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• Groups partner to reduce waste during August move-out Aug. 9, 2011 In collaboration with St. Vincent de Paul and Dumpster Diving Revolution, Student United Way has designated numerous areas for University of Wisconsin-Madison students moving in and out of apartments to donate unwanted items to local community organizations.
• Urban Horticulture Field Day makes green thumbs greener Aug. 9, 2011 Urban Horticulture Field Day, set for Saturday, Aug. 20, offers a free, fun and varied program aimed at spreading knowledge about gardening and produce.
• UW-Madison to celebrate 2011-12 as Year of the Wisconsin Idea Aug. 8, 2011 The Wisconsin Idea – UW–Madison longstanding commitment to providing service to the families, businesses and communities of Wisconsin and beyond — will be celebrated for the next 12 months as the university observes the Year of the Wisconsin Idea.
• Celebrate UW-Madison traditions at the State Fair Aug. 2, 2011 The University of Wisconsin-Madison will celebrate its long-standing tradition of service and outreach in the state of Wisconsin at the State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10.
• La Follette School to host conference on school accountability July 25, 2011 The La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host a half-day conference to set the stage for Gov. Scott Walker's attempts to establish clear, plentiful and sophisticated information for judging the quality of almost every school in Wisconsin.
• Hybrid vehicle team to test drive new efficient dual-fuel engine July 22, 2011 An award-winning University of Wisconsin-Madison student hybrid vehicle will become a showcase for advanced fuel technology that harnesses the advantages of both diesel and gasoline.
• PEOPLE students to be celebrated July 22, 2011 Now one of the most successful long-term diversity pipelines to higher education in the nation, the University of Wisconsin-Madison's PEOPLE (Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence) program will again increase the number of college-ready students applying to the state's flagship campus.
• International panel: Is U.S. losing ground in higher education competitiveness? July 20, 2011 Countries around the world are ramping up investments in higher education in a push to create world-class research institutions. At the same time, the top research universities in the United States are confronting the challenges of dwindling resources and support.
• Conference takes next step in genetic analysis July 15, 2011 Now that the human genome has been deciphered, many scientists are turning to study the myriad proteins that are encoded in tens of thousands of genes - a field called proteomics.
• Financial advice sessions for employees focus on strategies when income drops July 13, 2011
• Wisconsin Singers compete for $10,000 in summer television series July 1, 2011 From July 6 to 10, community members can vote online for the Wisconsin Singers to win a cash prize that will help them continue pursuing their mission to help organizations around the state raise money through performance events.
• Hip-hop education in the heartland June 30, 2011 Now celebrating its sixth year, the annual Hip-Hop Educator and Community Leader Training Institute will be held on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus from July 6 to 10.
• Milwaukee Brewers welcome Chinese Champions June 29, 2011
• Fireworks show a backdrop for fabulous science lessons June 29, 2011 Renowned science educator Bassam Shakhashiri will take the stage on the Memorial Union Terrace Saturday, July 2 to give his annual "The Science of Fireworks" presentation.
• UW experts available to media regarding Independence Day June 28, 2011
• Greenfield Summer Institute to be held in July June 27, 2011
• Design Gallery director creates the extraordinary from the ordinary June 27, 2011 Though she depends on modern technology, Lisa Frank’s work has a decidedly Victorian flair. Like famed Victorian textile designer William Morris, she uses patterns to create order out of the wild natural world, turning elegant snapshots of nature into intricate tapestries.
• UW-Madison international students visit Schultz Family Farm June 23, 2011 The Schultz Family Farm in Cottage Grove, Wis., will be the site of the third annual international student farm outing on Sunday, June 26, when the Querin-Schultz family opens its third-generation farm to more than 100 international students and their families.
• New street signs for UW-Madison as WAA marks 150 Years June 23, 2011 As it celebrates its 150th anniversary, the Wisconsin Alumni Association is giving a gift to change the way alumni, faculty, students and visitors navigate the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
• Wisconsin Alumni Association unveils new ice cream flavor to celebrate 150 years June 23, 2011 The Wisconsin Alumni Association unveiled the secret ingredients of Babcock Hall Dairy's new flavor, Mad Grad Medley, at a birthday party to commemorate its 150th anniversary.