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• Physics, microbes and more come to life at Science Expeditions March 26, 2009 For the seventh year in a row, Science Expeditions welcomes anyone with a curious mind to enjoy a variety of jaw-dropping shows, hands-on exhibits and more. Join scientists and students on Saturday, April 4, to find out how things work and what’s going on in research near and far.
• Cinema Day highlights German, Iranian cultures March 25, 2009 On Friday, April 3, Wisconsin high school students and teachers will participate in World Cinema Day, with an educational screening of “Football Under Cover,”, a film that documents the efforts of both the Iranian and German teams to cross cultural and national borders to play the match of a lifetime.
• UW-Madison explores partnerships with Iraqi university Feb. 11, 2009 The University of Wisconsin-Madison is taking the first steps toward a formal partnership with a university in Iraq.
• The Wisconsin Experience in Motion: Physical Therapy in Belize Jan. 18, 2009 As part of her semester break, Dean of Students Lori Berquam has accompanied three UW-Madison faculty members and four students on a two-week service-learning trip to Punta Gorda, Belize.
• Dawn Crim named new special assistant for community relations Dec. 23, 2008 Dawn Crim has been selected from a national search process to lead community relations initiatives for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, effective Jan. 1, 2009, Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin announced today.
• Record 122,000 callers seek help from Quit Line to stop smoking Dec. 17, 2008 University of Wisconsin and state health officials announce a record-breaking 39,000 calls to the state’s Tobacco Quit Line in 2008 and celebrated the Quit Line fielding 122,000 calls in its seven-year history. Smokers are encouraged to call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to get the support they need in quitting in the year ahead.
• UW-Madison students collaborate to help local families Dec. 4, 2008 University of Wisconsin-Madison students are participating in a handful of charitable activities to help families in need this winter.
• Newsletter helps parents, one month at a time Nov. 24, 2008
• ‘Once Upon a Christmas Cheery’ to be broadcast in December Nov. 19, 2008 All tickets for the 39th annual “Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri” have been distributed, but the program will be broadcast on Wisconsin Public Television.
• Madison kids 'trick or treat' with campus Greeks Oct. 27, 2008 University of Wisconsin-Madison fraternities and sororities will again host "Trick or Treat with the Greeks," a unique opportunity for area children to experience a fun and safe Halloween on campus, from 2-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
• Centro Hispano, Schools of Hope to recruit campus tutors Thursday Oct. 7, 2008 The Centro Hispano tutoring program will have an informational booth in library mall from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. this Thursday for interested UW-Madison students. There will also be tutor training and sign-up for the Schools of Hope tutoring program Thursday evening in the Union from 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. The programs give students of all educational backgrounds the chance to tutor pre-school to high school level children.
• Center seeks collaboration to develop new leaders Sept. 24, 2008 The new Center for Nonprofits, launched in May, plans for degree programs, research, and continuing education and outreach efforts to strengthen the nonprofit sector and its leadership. The center, housed in the School of Human Ecology, is now seeking faculty, staff and student affiliates from across campus.
• 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.
• UW-Madison urges ‘Safety 24/7’ with new Web site Aug. 25, 2008 Taking care of your personal safety isn't something to just to think about at nighttime or after class, but to make a part of your life, all of the time.
• Prospective college faculty visit UW-Richland Aug. 13, 2008 A group of 10 graduate and postdoctoral students from UW-Madison visited the UW-Richland campus on July 3.
• School of Veterinary Medicine sponsors 25th annual Dog Jog benefit for homeless animals Aug. 13, 2008 For the 25th year in a row, the race is on to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals.
• 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.
• Fighting ash borer: To spray or not to spray? Aug. 12, 2008 Perhaps the only good news in the Aug. 4 announcement that emerald ash borers have been found in southeastern Wisconsin is that the invasive pest took its time getting here.
• Slide show: Bucky (and friends) go to the fair Aug. 8, 2008 Cream puffs and the giant slide aside, the Wisconsin State Fair is a great venue for learning new things about the world — making it an ideal spot for UW-Madison to settle in for a day. On Wednesday, Aug. 6, the university did just that by bringing a sampling of science, music and athletics to the citizens of the state during UW-Madison Day at the Fair.
• UW-Madison students improve Ecuador water quality Aug. 7, 2008 Civil and environmental engineering students used their senior design capstone project as an opportunity to fix a water pipeline serving five communities in Ecuador.