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• Nominations for Go Big Read sought Nov. 6, 2009 Planning is under way for Go Big Read’s sophomore year, and nominations are now being accepted for next year’s book selection.
• More than 700 Wisconsin students to attend World Languages Day Nov. 5, 2009 For some of Laura Koebel's students at Plymouth High School, "ethnic" food means a Hawaiian pizza. So an excursion to an East African restaurant such as Buraka, on State Street, is the perfect way to cap off their trip to World Languages Day.
• History professor writes definitive Woodrow Wilson biography Nov. 5, 2009 After a meteoric rise to the nation’s highest office, a new president working to make major structural changes to government and the economy enjoys majorities in Congress, but faces an unwillingness from opponents to cooperate with him.
• Portraits reveal stories behind Vietnam veteran experiences Nov. 5, 2009 The faces could be easily forgotten — just middle-aged folks showing what time and gravity can do to hairlines and smooth cheeks. But these faces reveal much more. These are faces of Vietnam veterans from Wisconsin. Defiant, somber, proud, their experiences in the war can be read in their connection with the camera, daring us to look away.
• Students take environmental messages, activism local Nov. 5, 2009 The Tales from Planet Earth film festival this weekend, Nov. 6-8, will screen some 50 environmental films from around the world that explore how stories told through film can influence our understanding of, and relationships to, nature.
• “On, Wisconsin!” anniversary events continue Nov. 5, 2009 It wouldn't be an occasion without cake, song, proclamations and merriment, and two events continuing the "On, Wisconsin!" anniversary celebrations will satisfy those requirements as the Badger Band and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Concert Choir honor the song.
• ‘On, Wisconsin!’ anniversary events to continue Nov. 5, 2009 It wouldn’t be an occasion without cake, song, proclamations and merriment, and two events continuing the “On, Wisconsin!” anniversary celebrations will satisfy those requirements as the Badger Band and UW–Madison Concert Choir honor the song.
• Statewide value-added system to launch this week Nov. 4, 2009 Administrators from Wisconsin school districts are working with education researchers at University of Wisconsin-Madison to learn how to use a new student growth measure.
• First employee seasonal flu clinics begin Nov. 4, 2009 UW-Madison is offering a series of seasonal influenza vaccine clinics for faculty and staff. In a change from previous years, only the nasal spray version of the vaccine is available at a series of November clinics, with delivery of the injectable version now expected in early December.
• Faculty Senate OKs slower research overhaul Nov. 4, 2009 A proposed reorganization of the Graduate School will be slowed down until university administrators have responded to an upcoming review of the plan, under a resolution overwhelmingly approved Nov. 2 by the Faculty Senate.
• Slide show: Arts Lofts Nov. 3, 2009
• A year after historic election, students stay involved in politics Nov. 3, 2009 One year after UW-Madison students surged to the polls, the historic 2008 campaign has sparked an ongoing interest in politics among students.
• Faculty Senate approves resolution to slow research overhaul Nov. 3, 2009
• Author Dave Eggers and Valentino Achak Deng to visit UW-Madison Nov. 3, 2009 Award-winning author Dave Eggers and Valentino Achak Deng will visit the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus on Wednesday, Nov. 4, as part of the Humanities Without Boundaries series.
• Time reporter analyzes Obama administration Nov. 3, 2009 Time magazine's Mark Halperin, one of the nation's most influential political journalists, will discuss the Obama administration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the same day that the president is scheduled to visit the city.
• Assistive Technology Expo showcases possibilities for people with disabilities Nov. 2, 2009 Monica KamalRossa emphasizes the importance of assistive technologies for persons with disabilities by asking a question: "How many of you can live without your shoes every day, every season - yes, even in winter?"
• Recent sightings: Trick-or-treating at Olin House Oct. 31, 2009
• Recent sightings: Haunted house Oct. 30, 2009
• Detroit rally launches UW-Madison vehicle team endowment Oct. 30, 2009 Hauling five vehicles and eight people more than 400 miles is no simple feat, but when it comes to all things automotive, University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty and students will do whatever it takes.
• Halloween traffic advisory Oct. 29, 2009