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  • Undergrad team debuts in genetic engineering competition Dec. 21, 2007 For the first time, a team of University of Wisconsin-Madison undergraduates participated in the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM), held this fall at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
  • Photo from slide show Moments in time: 2007 photographers’ choice Dec. 17, 2007 In and out of the classroom, from the research lab to the athletic field, through all four seasons — the staff photographers in University Communications have captured the scenes that defined this energetic public research university during 2007. From thousands of photographs made this year, they have selected these as favorite moments in time at UW-Madison. After you play this multimedia slide show, learn more by clicking on “captions” in the bottom bar and viewing the photos one by one.
  • Cover of Curb magazine 2007 issue of Curb magazine now available Dec. 14, 2007
  • Photo of student sledding down Observatory Hill Recent sightings: Swan slide Dec. 11, 2007
  • Student-staff collaboration addresses campus safety Dec. 10, 2007 A group of UW-Madison students and staff has spent fall semester working on the challenging task of improving campus safety.
  • ESPN’s Van Pelt to address midyear graduates Dec. 6, 2007 ESPN SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt, who has declared Madison to be America's best college sports town, will deliver the charge to the graduates at the UW-Madison's winter commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.on Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Kohl Center.
  • Marching band honored for philanthropy Dec. 5, 2007 The members of the UW Marching Band were honored as “Outstanding Young Philanthropists” at the 20th annual National Philanthropy Day celebration hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals at the Overture Center on Nov. 16.
  • Study: Faculty-student planning can reduce textbook costs Dec. 3, 2007 Textbook costs continue to grow, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison will do even more to help students plan for the expenses and learn of ways to keep them in check.
  • Photo of AIDS quilt event Recent sightings: AIDS Memorial Quilt Dec. 3, 2007
  • Photo of patrons buying tree Recent sightings: Christmas Tree Sale Dec. 1, 2007
  • Berquam announces ODOS changes Nov. 14, 2007 Dean of Students Lori Berquam recently announced staff appointments to several key student life units.
  • Student debt levels continue to rise Nov. 14, 2007
  • Photo of Katelyn Alain Sale showcases student potential, affordable art Nov. 14, 2007 The Wisconsin Union’s ties to the art world include a legacy of support for UW–Madison’s student artists, with much of the work displayed in each union building coming from students. This support, however, isn’t limited to just displaying art: the Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee also organizes an annual student art sale, offering students a chance to price and sell their work to the public.
  • Campus invited to segregated fee forum Nov. 14, 2007 The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS) will hold a public comment forum on proposed changes to the policies governing how student segregated fees are distributed to student organizations.
  • Photo of student with parents Recent sightings: Family huddle Nov. 12, 2007
  • Twin brothers lead UW-Madison fishing team Nov. 2, 2007 With the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus just steps from Lake Mendota, the university has nationally recognized programs in rowing, sailing and limnology research. Add competitive fishing to that list.
  • Center offers care option when kids are sick Oct. 23, 2007 Chicken Soup, LLC, an innovative child care facility at 3553 University Ave., embodies the qualities of the soup for which it is named. The facility, which is affiliated with UW-Madison’s Office of Family and Childcare Resources, offers services to take care of children who are mildly ill or have a regular child care provider who is unavailable.
  • Senior management changes announced at UHS Oct. 17, 2007 Longtime University Health Services Executive Director Kathleen Poi will retire on Nov. 9, to be succeeded on an interim basis by UHS director of prevention services Susan Crowley.
  • Greek community opens doors to Madison trick-or-treaters Oct. 17, 2007 For the ninth consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Greek community is opening its doors to underprivileged Madison children for Halloween.
  • Photo of women's hockey team Recent sightings: Tough to beat Oct. 17, 2007