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UW forges new ties with Indian educators, researchers
The president of India, APJ Abdul Kalam, announced today an unprecedented research and education collaboration between the Indian government, several Indian universities, three international corporations and 15 U.S. universities, including UW–Madison.
UW-Madison course enhances nonprofits
As exam time rolls around, UW–Madison students in the e-Projects in Community Service (ePICS) course won't be studying textbooks or writing take-home finals. They'll be presenting their semester's work to real-world clients, twelve nonprofit organizations for whom students have designed Web sites, built Web-based information systems, created logos, developed marketing materials and produced videos.
Applications available for undergraduate research scholarships
UW-Madison offers undergraduates great opportunities to engage in collaborative research with faculty or instructional/research academic staff.
Freshmen use visual art to encourage diversity
It may be the first time in the history of the world that an administrative report inspired an art exhibition. Produced by First-Year Interest Group (FIG) students at UW–Madison, the show uses the university's Plan 2008 as its foundation.
‘Wednesday Night at the Lab’ offers hands-on learning
The UW–Madison Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the UW–Madison Science Alliance have teamed up to bring the university science experience to Madison-area residents called "Wednesday Nite @ The Lab."
UW-Madison students studying abroad in greater numbers
UW-Madison students continue to study abroad in record numbers, according to figures released by the UW–Madison Division of International Studies.
American Indian workshop promotes dialogue on breaking stereotypes
An Anishinaabe prophecy called the Seven Fires offers seven predictions of what the future would bring, and "the time of the seventh fire" can either lead to a worldly sense of community and unity or the destruction of humanity. The American Indian Studies and Education workshop, held on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the UW–Madison Red Gym, will explore that tradition and others in the hope of leading participants down a road toward unity and community.
Learning the international language of science
Undergrads will get taste of research abroad at a Bangkok university
Students get Hollywood lesson in screenwriting
James G. Hirsch, one of Hollywood’s most successful writer-producers, is following in the footsteps of a former professor this semester. He is commuting from Los Angeles to Madison to teach a screenwriting course for seniors and graduate students in the Department of Communication Arts.
Film offers lessons in effective resistance
Smack in the middle of World War II, a group of German college students calling themselves The White Rose endeavored to stop Hitler and reclaim their country. This story is chronicled in "Sophie Scholl: The Final Days," a new film by director Marc Rothemund. A screening and roundtable discussion with Rothemund will be held in Madison on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
K-12 outreach conferences planned by International Institute
In the next several months, the International Institute will be holding K-16 workshops and conferences that focus on language and cultural instruction and that are a valuable resource for teachers around the state and country.
Two UW financial teams experience success
Two student academic teams at UW–Madison found success this month in the complex worlds of tax law and economic policy.
Students combine courses, seminar with international internship
Mr. (or Ms.) Smith goes to Washington? Well, perhaps not as a senator but certainly as a UW–Madison student enrolled in the Washington, D.C., "Semester in International Affairs."
Students to manage $40 million for UW System
Students in the Applied Security Analysis Program (ASAP) of the UW–Madison School of Business have been authorized to manage more than $40 million in fixed-income securities for the University of Wisconsin System.
In technology and talent, Gates explores next generation
During his public presentation before 200 UW–Madison undergraduates, Microsoft CEO Bill Gates enlisted gung-ho alumni, eye-popping gadgetry and a video with hipster-dork character Napoleon Dynamite to make a point to his youthful audience: What could be cooler than a career in computers?
Engineers help turn science into interactive exhibits
As part of a new National Science Foundation-funded network, UW–Madison engineering faculty, staff and students will work with some of the nation's top science museums to create hands-on exhibits about technology so small that even the tiniest human fingers can't touch it.
Reading Recovery Center opens its doors at UW–Madison
The UW–Madison School of Education will launch its Reading Recovery Program with a reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Reading Recovery Research and Learning Center on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 2 pm. The new center - the first of its kind in Wisconsin - will support the training of Reading Recovery teacher leaders, who will spend an academic year at UW–Madison.
Bill Gates surprises students as “stand in” professor
Microsoft chairman and chief software architect Bill Gates visited UW–Madison today (Wednesday, Oct. 12) as part of his 2005 College Tour, designed to promote greater youth involvement in technology careers.
mtvU brings Microsoft chairman to computer science class
The 24-hour college network, mtvU, brought its popular "Stand In" series today (Oct. 12) to campus by hosting Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp. chairman and chief software architect.