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• Chazen plays key role in African art project in Madison schools March 8, 2012 For Susan Curtis, a retired school nurse, art appreciation is not just academic.
• UW-Madison launches Wisconsin Idea Scholars Program Feb. 3, 2012 A group of 31 community leaders from all over the state will convene at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as part of the Wisconsin Idea Scholars Program.
• ‘Saturday Science at Discovery’ explores science at the South Pole Sept. 1, 2011 This month, "Saturday Science at Discovery" invites the public to "be cool and go polar" with a bilingual learning journey focused on the extreme science of the South Pole.
• UW Law School students start off first year with community service Aug. 30, 2011 This week, the class of 2014 at the University of Wisconsin Law School will put aside their textbooks for a day of community service.
• 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.
• UW Health offers free physicals for uninsured high school athletes July 26, 2011
• Recent sightings: Movin’ Minds July 19, 2011
• Rural Wisconsin high school students learn with stem cells, top UW–Madison researchers July 11, 2011
• Branchaw to lead Institute for Biology Education June 27, 2011 Janet Branchaw has been named interim director of the Institute for Biology Education (IBE) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, beginning Friday, July 1.
• PEOPLE summer programs underway June 23, 2011 Sleeping in is not in the cards for more than 350 middle school students from Madison and Wisconsin tribal school districts who are serious about earning admission to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
• First KlezKamp to celebrate Yiddish language and culture to be held in July June 9, 2011 From July 10-14, the Mayrent Institute for Yiddish Culture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host Madison KlezKamp, modeled after its parent program, KlezKamp: The Yiddish Folk Arts Program, which has attracted more than 20,000 participants from around the world since its inception.
• Lubar Institute develops interfaith performance program for teens May 2, 2011 "What is a courageous act?"
• Volunteers needed for National Science Olympiad April 27, 2011 Many opportunities are available for people interested in volunteering at the National Science Olympiad, to be held on campus May 18-21.
• UW-Madison’s economic impact statewide hits $12.4 billion March 30, 2011 The University of Wisconsin-Madison's profound impact on Wisconsin's economy, one that totals $12.4 billion annually, is detailed in a new report that underscores the importance of the university to the state's economic well being.
• Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services launched March 28, 2011 To meet a growing demand to bring education research and development to the general public, friends of the University of Wisconsin-Madison have established the Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services (WCEPS).
• Science is in your hands at annual Science Expeditions event March 24, 2011 A little hands-on exploration can open a whole new world, and Science Expeditions — set for Saturday, April 2, this year — is a passport to the world of research at UW–Madison.
• UW-Madison musicians mentor area high-schoolers March 17, 2011 Within the instrument-strewn classrooms of four regional high schools, University of Wisconsin-Madison musicians are inspiring the next generation of classical performers.
• UW-Madison celebrates 50 years of Peace Corps, Wisconsin Idea with events March 14, 2011 Celebrating 50 years of the Peace Corps and the state of Wisconsin's history of volunteerism and public service, the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host a variety of free and public programs featuring stories, film, poetry and some well-known former Peace Corps volunteers on Friday and Saturday, March 25-26, as part of "Peace Corps and Africa: 50 Years," an event honoring and assessing a half-century of volunteer service.
• Sharing the Joy: It’s a win-win situation for Badger Volunteers and community groups Jan. 18, 2011 Talk about Badger spirit. A volunteer program that started small now spreads the enthusiasm and generosity of more than 400 UW-Madison students each semester to schools, community centers, food banks and more. Starting Tuesday, Jan. 18, students can begin registering online to take part in the program during spring semester.
• Registration for Badger Volunteers begins Jan. 18 Jan. 14, 2011 Talk about Badger spirit. A volunteer program that started small now spreads the enthusiasm and generosity of more than 400 University of Wisconsin-Madison students each semester to schools, community centers, food banks and more.