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• Winter Commencement ceremonies set for Sunday, Dec. 21 Dec. 15, 2008 University of Wisconsin-Madison alumnus and veteran professor of political science and public affairs Dennis Dresang will speak to graduates at the university's Winter Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Wisconsin Alumni Association brings Badger fans to Champs Sports Bowl Dec. 8, 2008 The Wisconsin Badgers are set for an appearance at the Champs Sports Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27, and fans can follow the team to sunny Orlando, Fla., as part of the official Wisconsin Alumni Association bowl tour.
• WAA’s First-Year Parents’ Weekend brings $1.25 million to Madison economy Nov. 12, 2008 An annual influx of family members visiting students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for a weekend of campus events brings approximately $1.25 million to the local economy through spending on lodging, dining, shopping and other activities.
• Former Monster North America president to speak about employment trends Nov. 6, 2008 The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) welcomes former Monster North America President Steve Pogorzelski back to the University of Wisconsin-Madison next week for a series of lectures on the promising future of the job market in uncertain financial times.
• Media library offers alumni more ways to learn online Nov. 6, 2008 An online media library created by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) offers University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates a new way to stay connected to the university by enjoying access to lectures by popular UW-Madison professors and alumni.
• Wisconsin Alumni Association earns five awards for publications and programs Oct. 29, 2008 On Wisconsin, the magazine for alumni and friends of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is one of several Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and University Communications programs to be honored with awards this fall.
• See UW from a different perspective during Day on Campus Oct. 28, 2008 The fall leaves may make the University of Wisconsin-Madison look different, but it's the renowned faculty on campus that really offer opportunities to see things differently.
• UW Homecoming 2008: Bucky to the Rescue! Oct. 8, 2008 Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to pump up a crowd of more than 80,000 fans, it's Super Bucky!
• UW students and alumni to connect at career networking event Oct. 7, 2008 University of Wisconsin-Madison students and alumni will have the chance to make personal and professional connections at an upcoming career event on campus.
• Distinguished UW alumni to headline spotlight lecture series Oct. 6, 2008 The University of Wisconsin-Madison will welcome five prominent graduates back to campus this year as part of a special lecture series hosted by the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) and sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA).
• Badger Insider features 'The List' Oct. 2, 2008 What should University of Wisconsin-Madison students experience before graduation? Alumni shared their recommendations, and the top 14 can't-miss campus activities are featured in the latest edition of Badger Insider magazine.
• Grads sponsor national competition for Bucky’s All-Alumni Food Drive Sept. 25, 2008 University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni across the United States are joining in the fight against hunger this season as part of Bucky's All-Alumni Food Drive. The nationwide food drive is sponsored by volunteer leaders of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA).
• UW-Madison alumna to appear on 'Survivor: Gabon' Sept. 24, 2008 Among the 18 competitors on the new "Survivor: Gabon" will be 26-year-old University of Wisconsin-Madison alumna Jacquie Berg, a native of Woodbury, Minn.
• WAA, Competitive Wisconsin gain grant to launch employee recruitment partnership Sept. 22, 2008 A new partnership of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and Competitive Wisconsin Inc. (CWI) will encourage University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates to return to Wisconsin to live and work. The partnership is funded in part by a $25,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce.
• Bring out your badger with The Red Shirt Aug. 28, 2008 Badger alumni, students and fans are kicking off the season with style and substance by wearing The Red Shirt, created to reflect the University of Wisconsin-Madison tradition of spirit and giving back.
• Six members added to Wisconsin Alumni Association Board of Directors Aug. 13, 2008 Six accomplished graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Madison have been named new members of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) Board of Directors.
• UW-Madison Day at the State Fair July 28, 2008 The University of Wisconsin-Madison's legacy of service and outreach to the state of Wisconsin will be celebrated at the Wisconsin State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
• Alumni welcome new students at summer celebrations July 28, 2008 University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni in 20 U.S. cities are greeting new UW students this summer to celebrate the start of the students' college experience.
• Recent sightings: Grandparents U. July 25, 2008
• Families create special memories at Grandparents University July 17, 2008 Grandparents and grandchildren are sharing a campus experience as they learn together at Grandparents University.