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Recent sightings: On the grill

August 11, 2014

Fresh corn-on-the cob, chicken, hamburger patties, hot dogs and other food cooks on the grill at the Memorial Union Terrace's Brat Stand at the University of Wisconsin–Madison during a summer evening on Aug. 7, 2014.

Recent Sightings: Blissful Evening

June 17, 2014

Newlyweds Matt and Jessi Hill pose for a professional photographer making pictures of them on the swimming pier at the Memorial Union Terrace while people swim nearby in Lake Mendota during a spring sunset.

Recent Sightings: Splash of color

May 30, 2014

Flowering tulips reach for the sunny sky from the backyard garden of Olin House, the chancellor’s residence.

Recent Sightings: Here’s the scoop …

May 16, 2014

Richard Slaughter, director of the Geology Museum, and UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank were among the many volunteer administrators on hand to serve Babcock Dairy ice cream during the annual Employment Recognition Ice Cream Social.

Winning images reveal the aesthetic side of UW science

March 25, 2014

From the frumpish mug of an oyster toadfish to delicate crystalline “flowers” of cobalt pyrite, 12 winners of the 2014 University of Wisconsin–Madison Cool Science Image contest were announced today, Tuesday, March 24.

Recent Sightings: Campus from the rooftop

March 11, 2014

These photos depict views of the western, urban part of campus from the roof of the Engineering Research Building.

Recent Sightings: Cocoa and the cold

January 27, 2014

A steady stream of students come in from the subzero winter weather and grab a free hot cocoa being offered in the Bascom Hall rotunda on Jan. 27.

Contest seeks amazing science images

January 23, 2014

To highlight the visual and scientific value of scientific imagery, the fourth annual Cool Science Image Contest is soliciting the best images from students and faculty and staff scientists on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.

Recent Sightings: Story time

December 4, 2013

UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank reads the book, "The Little Red Hen," to children at the School of Human Ecology Preschool Laboratory in Nancy Nicholas Hall.

Recent Sightings: Masquerade

November 18, 2013

From the left, undergraduates Kai Zhuang Shum and Gwendolyn Chan, both from Malaysia, and Chine Chime, from Nigeria, dance as more than 100 people enjoy the BRIDGE masquerade prom at the University Club on Nov. 15. The student-run event was organized by the Building Relationships In Diverse Global Environment (BRIDGE) program in International Student Services (ISS).

Slideshow: Goodbye to fall

November 18, 2013

As the northern wind blows and the last oak tree leaves on Bascom Hill begin to fall, we bid adieu to autumn's golden moment. It's been a glorious season to behold.

Recent Sightings: Masterclass

November 2, 2013

Violinist Rachel Barton Pine (right) works with UW student Elliot Stalter (left) during a masterclass session for violinists of the School of Music…

Recent Sightings: Light bulb moment

October 10, 2013

From left to right, undergraduates AnaElise Beckman (wearing pink shirt), Michael Zaiken and Alexandra Cohn prepare a bacteria culture for their Biobulb project…

Recent Sightings: Google hangout

October 3, 2013

An audience of sophomore students listen to a presentation on branding presented by Bryan Kaminski, university programs and college recruiting specialist at Google,…

Recent Sightings: Flag on the play

September 24, 2013

Savion Castro (left) runs with the ball as Randall Pulfer (right) reaches for a flag in a game of flag football near the…

Recent Sightings: MCOR 2013

September 7, 2013

Members of the African Student Association perform during the Multicultural Orientation and Reception (MCOR) event at Union South on Sept. 6. Photo:…

Recent Sightings: Farm fresh

September 5, 2013

Photo: Bryce Richter UW–Madison student Manvine Bharj, right, looks over an assortment of peppers from from a local vendor during the…

Recent Sightings: Back to school shopping

September 1, 2013

Start-of-the-semester sibling support: Undergraduate Ron Rivera helps his younger sister, first-year student Alexis Rivera, as she buys textbooks at the University Book Store…

Recent sightings: Family Fun Day

August 19, 2013

Badger Connor Udelhoven (60) holds the ball for a young fan to kick at a field goal station during the Family Fun Day event at Camp Randall Stadium on Aug. 17.

Recent sightings: Field & Screen

August 16, 2013

Fans spread out on the football field and south end zone of Camp Randall Stadium and enjoy a free screening of "Remember The Titans" during the first-ever Movie Night at Camp Randall