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  • UW students become ambassadors to the world through AIESEC Jan. 30, 2007 In a time of constant reminders of the need to learn about developing countries and cooperate globally, members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison chapter of AIESEC — the largest student-based organization on the planet — have become ambassadors to the world.
  • DeWalt to lead PEOPLE college prep program Jan. 26, 2007 Jacqueline A. DeWalt has been named director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) in the School of Education, where she has been assistant director since 2005.
  • UW becoming healthier with 'Lighten Up Wisconsin' Jan. 16, 2007 Was losing weight or exercising more part of your New Year's resolutions? For members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty and staff, achieving these goals has never been easier.
  • UW-Madison slips to No. 2 in Peace Corps volunteers Jan. 16, 2007 For the first time in more than 20 years, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is not the top-producing institution for Peace Corps volunteers. However, UW-Madison's Peace Corps ranks continue to grow, with 106 alumni enlisted in 2005.
  • Continuing studies announces non-traditional student scholarships Jan. 3, 2007 The Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) announces the availability of scholarships for returning adult and single-parent students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
  • ‘Wisconsin Indian Literature’ highlights oral traditions of state’s 12 Indian nations Dec. 28, 2006 "Wisconsin Indian Literature," to be published in January 2007 by the University of Wisconsin Press, is a unique anthology that respectfully presents the oral traditions, literature, and historically significant documents of the current twelve independent bands and Indian Nations of Wisconsin.
  • Law students show holiday spirit Dec. 19, 2006 Members of the Student Bar Association at the University of Wisconsin Law School will be delivering toys to a local daycare center on Wednesday (Dec. 20) as part of their ongoing involvement in the community.
  • The business credentials of language learning Dec. 12, 2006 When Dianna Murphy, associate director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Language Institute, graduated with a degree in Russian in 1989, she had two career options: work in government or teach. This was the case for many language students at the time, Murphy says, but a lot has changed since then.
  • Amendment listening session set for Dec. 13 Dec. 11, 2006 A second listening session about the impact of the recently passed marriage amendment on the University of Wisconsin-Madison will be held from 1:30-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, in 260 Bascom Hall.
  • Berquam: Pay attention to safety Dec. 11, 2006 As the semester draws to a close, interim Dean of Students Lori Berquam is urging all students to pay heightened attention to their own personal safety.
  • Commitment launched for arts and humanities Dec. 7, 2006 Students and programs in the arts and humanities at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will benefit from an initiative - the first phase of a long-term commitment - announced Thursday by campus officials.
  • Dean of students finalists announced Dec. 7, 2006 The University of Wisconsin-Madison has narrowed its search for a new dean of students to three finalists.
  • New admissions initiative to boost production agriculture in Wisconsin Dec. 6, 2006 A fall 2007 pilot admissions initiative for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is working to retain Wisconsin students who are both highly qualified and deeply committed to long-term careers in Wisconsin agriculture.
  • Brower named vice provost for teaching and learning Dec. 5, 2006 Aaron Brower, a professor of social work and integrated liberal studies, and special assistant to the Dean of Students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been named the university's new vice provost for teaching and learning, Provost Patrick Farrell announced today.
  • Pláticas help Latino immigrants discover keys to U.S. culture, maintain own Nov. 30, 2006 With a collaborative team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the community, a researcher has designed and implemented a combined research program and educational service for Latino immigrant families and Spanish-speaking child-care givers.
  • Native Nations photo scheduled Nov. 29, 2006 To commemorate the end of November's Native American Heritage Month, all Native American members of the campus community are invited to the top of Bascom Hill at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, for a group photo.
  • Christmas chemistry lecture: Still explosive at 37 Nov. 21, 2006 What do Bucky Badger, glowing liquids and vibrant chemical explosions have in common? They're all a big part of the 37th annual holiday lecture "Once upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri," to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
  • Conference links university, Latino community Nov. 14, 2006 The Steering Committee of the Latina/o Faculty Staff Association (LAFSA) will host a conference, "Connecting Resources: the Latino/a community and UW-Madison," on Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Memorial Union.
  • Strand to lead Adult and Student Services Center Nov. 14, 2006 Judith Strand, director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Connections Program, has been named assistant dean and director of the Adult and Student Services Center in the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS).
  • Chancellor's message to campus regarding the marriage amendment Nov. 13, 2006 Before the Nov. 7 election, there was considerable unease on campus about the implications of the state marriage amendment. Questions concerned not only issues of fairness and tolerance, but potential impact on benefits currently afforded to domestic partners.