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First KlezKamp to celebrate Yiddish language and culture to be held in July
From July 10-14, the Mayrent Institute for Yiddish Culture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host Madison KlezKamp, modeled after its parent program, KlezKamp: The Yiddish Folk Arts Program, which has attracted more than 20,000 participants from around the world since its inception. Read More
Volunteers needed for National Science Olympiad
Many opportunities are available for people interested in volunteering at the National Science Olympiad, to be held on campus May 18-21. Read More
Science is in your hands at annual Science Expeditions event
A little hands-on exploration can open a whole new world, and Science Expeditions — set for Saturday, April 2, this year — is a passport to the world of research at UW–Madison. Read More
UW-Madison musicians mentor area high-schoolers
Within the instrument-strewn classrooms of four regional high schools, University of Wisconsin–Madison musicians are inspiring the next generation of classical performers. Read More
Sharing the Joy: It’s a win-win situation for Badger Volunteers and community groups
Talk about Badger spirit. A volunteer program that started small now spreads the enthusiasm and generosity of more than 400 UW–Madison students each semester to schools, community centers, food banks and more. Starting Tuesday, Jan. 18, students can begin registering online to take part in the program during spring semester. Read More
Registration for Badger Volunteers begins Jan. 18
Talk about Badger spirit. A volunteer program that started small now spreads the enthusiasm and generosity of more than 400 University of Wisconsin–Madison students each semester to schools, community centers, food banks and more. Read More
UW-Madison: There’s an app for that
Mobile UW, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's official iPhone app, is now available for free download from the Apple App Store. Read More
Book nominations sought for Go Big Read program
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's common book program, Go Big Read, is engaging students, faculty, staff and the community in a shared academic experience as they read and discuss "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. Read More
Madison kids invited to trick or treat with campus Greeks
University of Wisconsin–Madison fraternities and sororities will again host "Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks," an opportunity for area children to experience a fun and safe Halloween on campus, from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27. Read More
UWPD launches bicycle education and enforcement campaign
During the next month, the University Police Department will be conducting concentrated bicycle education and enforcement throughout the campus. Read More
Badger Volunteers signup deadline approaches
The deadline to sign up to join the Badger Volunteers is on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Read More
Recording booth will capture memories of Sterling Hall bombing
For those who were in Madison on Aug. 24, 1970, memories of the bombing of Sterling Hall - the sounds that woke them in the middle of the night, the images of the aftermath - are indelible. Read More
Join Engineers Without Borders to design Lake Wingra biofiltration garden
Students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) are inviting Madison community members to join them the morning of Saturday, Aug. 21, to help design a biofiltration garden that will clean the Vilas Beach area of Lake Wingra. Read More
UW-Madison repeats as a major contributor to Teach For America
Year after year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has produced top numbers of Peace Corps members, working to extend understanding around the world. But recent graduates also continue to make a measurable impact on educational equity here in the United States. Read More
Atlanta middle-school students join Wisconsin peers at science camp
This summer, there's no cooler place to be than in the lab for two dozen scientifically minded middle-school students. Read More
Latest Badger Poll results to be released
The results of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's 30th Badger Poll will be released this week. Read More