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  • Business school embraces 'KDBIN' framework March 21, 2013 Why should students brave the cold for an early morning class when they can access the same lectures from their room, on their own schedule, and at their own pace? What future is there for on-campus degree programs in the connected 
digital world? The Wisconsin School of Business has embraced a new framework, dubbed “KDBIN," to confront those questions.
  • UW alumna Alpert to talk about advertising career March 20, 2013 Teresa Alpert's career took her on a path from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to special education teacher and engineer before leading her to a career in advertising.
  • Federal Appeals Project offers law students hands-on experience March 20, 2013 Beginning next fall, a new clinical offering at the University of Wisconsin Law School will provide six law students with in-depth experience in appellate advocacy.
  • Counties' healthiness ranked by UW institute March 20, 2013 Ozaukee County residents are among the healthiest in Wisconsin, according to the 2013 County Health Rankings released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
  • Wisconsin Science Festival 2013 announces dates, call for presenters March 19, 2013 After more than tripling attendance last year, the Wisconsin Science Festival is coming back for year three with plans for more activities at more sites that reach more people. The organizers announced today the 2013 festival will be held September 26-29 and issued an open call for presenters, communities, organizations and sponsors to get involved.
  • Who shapes the news? Conference explores future of independent journalism March 19, 2013 Can journalists remain independent as the line between editorial and advertorial blurs, and as journalists write increasingly for corporations, academic centers and nonprofit agencies?
  • Investment Board, WARF launch $30 million venture fund to target early-stage companies March 19, 2013 The State of Wisconsin Investment Board and Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation are creating an early-stage venture capital fund focused on information technology.
  • MFA Student Emily Belknap Receives 2013 Chazen Prize March 19, 2013 Painter and sculptor Emily Belknap has been named the winner of the 2013 Chazen Prize to an Outstanding MFA Student.
  • Spring Sprint 5K benefits UW Arboretum March 19, 2013 Inviting runners to kick off Earth Week, help welcome spring and celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Friends of the UW Arboretum is hosting the Spring Sprint for the Arb on Saturday, April 13.
  • Energy institute fueling innovation in new facility March 19, 2013 Gazing out at the roughly 60,000 cars that cross the intersection at the Wisconsin Energy Institute’s (WEI’s) doorstep, the reason the building exists is clear — energy consumption and dependence on fossil fuels — and WEI’s research is poised to address the problem.
  • Regents panel recommends Rebecca Blank as next UW-Madison chancellor March 18, 2013 Rebecca M. Blank sees the opportunity to become chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison as a return to her higher education roots, in a distinguished career that has spanned both academia and government.
  • Chancellor Ward provides clarification on WISPIRG March 14, 2013 I support registered student organizations, including WISPIRG, and the activities they provide for our students, though I think my actions are being misrepresented.
  • Mayrent Institute symposium asks 'Who owns sound culture?' March 14, 2013 Who owns music? Musicians who compose, perform and record something? Music companies that sell recordings? Consumers who buy copies of the recordings? These are questions that swirl around contentious issues like end-user license agreements and anti-piracy laws, as well as the growing divide between musicians who create work in home sound studios and the mega-stars who work with major corporations.
  • Tribune executive to become risk management director March 14, 2013 Cara Leeman, director of risk management at the Tribune Company in Chicago, Ill., has been selected as the new director of Risk Management at UW-Madison, Division of Business Services.
  • Summit celebrates community-engaged learning, research March 13, 2013 For University of Wisconsin-Madison student Chloe Brown, taking the stage at the Morgridge Engaged Scholarship Summit isn't just an opportunity to present the results of her research on mentorship.
  • PwC donates $1.1 million to Wisconsin School of Business March 13, 2013 PwC US representatives today presented a donation of more than $1.1 million, which will pay for a professorship and support programs for students, to Wisconsin School of Business students, faculty and staff.
  • Line Breaks festival features New York City guest artist DawN Crandell March 13, 2013 Performance arts scholars of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s First Wave Hip-Hop Theater Ensemble will present their solo, duo and ensemble works as part of the 7th Annual Line Breaks Festival from Wednesday, March 13 through Wednesday, March 20.
  • Engineering students win 2013 Clean Snowmobile Challenge March 12, 2013 A group of UW-Madison College of Engineering students took first place in the internal combustion division of the SAE 2013 Clean Snowmobile Challenge, their fifth time doing so in the 14-year history of the competition.
  • Dalai Lama to lead ‘Change your Mind Change the World 2013’ event May 15 March 12, 2013 Event organizers today announced that the Dalai Lama will visit Madison on May 15, 2013, to lead "Change your Mind Change the World 2013," a series of panel discussions with thought leaders from a variety of fields, including neuroscience, economics and sustainability, moderated by Arianna Huffington and Daniel Goleman.
  • Passionate, student-focused psychology instructor Hendricks dies March 12, 2013 Bryan Hendricks, who became a student favorite during 12 years as an instructor in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Psychology Department, died Friday morning at age 66 following an illness that had recently forced his retirement.