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  • Alternative spring break options thriving at UW-Madison March 6, 2006 During the 2006 spring break beginning next week, more than 100 UW-Madison students will give their time to 11 culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged communities in the United States.
  • Jewish Heritage Lecture Series marks a 50th anniversary celebration March 2, 2006 From the language of the Sephardim to the language of jazz, the UW-Madison Jewish Heritage Lecture series will reflect the Jewish experience from a variety of angles.
  • Educators win national recognition for teaching and mentorship March 1, 2006 The National Academies have recognized the efforts of four UW-Madison educators who have taken innovative strides in the teaching and mentorship of undergraduate biology students.
  • UW-Madison hosts summer opportunities fair March 1, 2006 How can middle- and high-school students get a leg up on preparing for college? In many cases, summer recreation, academic and athletic programs play a valuable role.
  • Executive MBA scholarship offered for non-profit sector Feb. 24, 2006 The UW-Madison School of Business is offering a two-year scholarship for its Executive MBA program to a qualified applicant who works for a Wisconsin not-for-profit organization.
  • Global Simulation Workshop comes to UW-Madison Feb. 22, 2006 How would you run the world? UW-Madison students will have the chance to answer that question on Saturday, Feb. 25.
  • UW-Madison students lead a Midwest energy summit Feb. 22, 2006 If America is "addicted to oil," then the Midwest Student Energy Conference just might be part one of America's 12-step program.
  • Future artists showcase talents in ‘The Chancellor Presents’ Feb. 17, 2006 Students will be exploring and articulating personal expression and ideas at the performance of “The Chancellor Presents the Performing Artists of the Future: A World Class Evening of Music, Drama and Dance,’”on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Overture Center.
  • UW-Madison students freezin’ for a reason Feb. 17, 2006 In general, college students are notorious for being a little wild and prone to do, um, interesting things. This Saturday, UW-Madison students get to be a little wild, especially with Madison's falling temperatures, at the 2006 Polar Plunge at Madison's Olin-Turville Park.
  • British consul general to speak on Transatlantic Alliance Feb. 16, 2006 Andrew Seaton, the British government's senior representative to Wisconsin and 12 other Midwestern states, will speak at UW-Madison on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
  • Campus events respond to cartoon controversy Feb. 16, 2006 Three campus events have been organized to discuss the international controversy over cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a terrorist figure.
  • Undergraduate project promotes Habitat for Humanity Feb. 15, 2006 A team of four undergraduate UW-Madison journalism students has launched a campaign to educate young people about poverty, homelessness and low-income housing - and in turn spur greater involvement in Habitat for Humanity.
  • Chancellor's statement on the Badger Herald's publishing of controversial cartoon Feb. 14, 2006 Chancellor John D. Wiley comments on the Badger Herald's decision to publish one of the Danish newspaper cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a terrorist figure, one of several such cartoons that have provoked worldwide, often violent unrest among Muslims.
  • Agenda outlines the future of Lakeshore Nature Preserve Feb. 13, 2006 An integrated plan for protecting the future of scenic lakeside natural areas that help define UW-Madison will be detailed in a public presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the main lounge of Chadbourne Residential College.
  • Center helps low-income workers tackle tax season, finances Feb. 9, 2006 About 1,000 low-income workers in Wisconsin will get free help filling out their tax returns along with a dose of financial education to help stretch their paychecks even further, thanks to the UW-Madison Center on Business and Poverty.
  • MBA student wins Grammy Award Feb. 9, 2006 Derek Kwan, a first-year MBA student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business Bolz Center for Arts Administration, won a Grammy Award last night for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album.
  • Physical ‘wonders’ revealed in new book and DVD set Feb. 9, 2006 Magicians never reveal their secrets. But physicists, it seems, will jump at the chance. Clint Sprott's 22 years of magical "Wonders of Physics" demonstrations are now available in a how-to guide for teachers.
  • Kohl’s president headlines 2006 Target Retail Lecture Feb. 8, 2006 Kevin Mansell, president and member of the board of directors of Kohl's Department Stores, will present the 2006 Target Retail Lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 4 p.m. in the Fluno Center, 601 University Ave. This free program is directed primarily to individuals interested in retail careers and is open to the public.
  • Chinese students, scholars set to ring in New Year Jan. 30, 2006 Legend has it that Buddha invited all the animals to meet him on the first day of the New Year. Only a dozen came. Buddha assigned a year to each of the twelve, and announced that people born in a particular year would assume some of the characteristics of its animal.
  • UW-Madison ranks as top-producing Peace Corps institution Jan. 30, 2006 Alumni of UW-Madison and the Peace Corps continue to have a strong historical bond. Since the program's inception in 1961, UW-Madison has produced thousands of volunteers. And today, for the 20th consecutive year, UW-Madison takes the top spot, with 104 volunteers currently serving in the field.