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Memorial Union Reconstruction project manager emphasizes importance of community building

By Adelina Yankova | Nov. 24, 2013

When University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates walk out of commencement with diplomas in hand, they know they have accomplished something great, but never think they will someday be renewing one of their school’s most iconic buildings, Melanie Taylor, Boldt Construction’s project manager for the Memorial Union Reinvestment, said.

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UW-sponsored research project discovery could help uncover secrets of the universe

By Daniella Emanuel | Nov. 21, 2013

Researchers at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, which is a particle detector buried in Antarctic ice, announced they have uncovered 28 electrically neutral subatomic particles that serve as the first evidence that cosmic input from other solar systems likely exists on Earth, according to a news release.

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New resource introduced for ethical research dilemmas on campus

By Daniella Emanuel | Nov. 21, 2013

The Research Ethics Consultation Service, a new program for scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will be available for ethical dilemmas that arise during research, according to a news release.

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Historian debunks myths behind “On Wisconsin!” fighting song

By Megan Stoebig and Justine Colgan | Nov. 21, 2013

Kevin Hampton, a curator at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, gave a lecture on the history of the famous Badger fight song, “On Wisconsin!” as part of the Wednesday Nite at the Lab series.

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Remembering JFK: Johnson Sworn In; Suspect Held

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 21, 2013

This article was printed in The Daily Cardinal Saturday, Nov. 23, 1963.

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Remembering JFK: Tragic News Stuns ‘U’ Campus

By Ben Breiner and Marion Withington | Nov. 21, 2013

This article was printed in The Daily Cardinal Saturday, Nov. 23, 1963.

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Associated Students of Madison debates transfer of Varsity Day funds

By Emily Gerber | Nov. 21, 2013

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Associated Students of Madison Coordinating Council met Wednesday to discuss transferring money from this year’s Varsity Day budget to other funds in the internal budget.

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Eligibility Criteria Committee gives input on GSSF eligibility requirements

By Maija Inveiss | Nov. 20, 2013

The Eligibility Criteria Review Committee met Tuesday to continue giving input on the General Student Services Fund Group’s application requirements.

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Historically unprecedented Classified Staff Group to begin crafting bylaws

By Tamar Myers | Nov. 20, 2013

The Classified Staff Executive Committee will meet Thursday to begin drafting internal bylaws, continuing a process where classified staff will organize in a formal governance structure for the first time in the university’s history.

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Political science expert compares humanitarian intervention models to Libya, Syria

By Sarah Olson | Nov. 19, 2013

University of Wisconsin-Madison assistant political science professor Andrew Kydd, who is known as a “scientist among political scientists,” addressed an intimate audience at a Madison Committee on Foreign Affairs event Monday where he presented a case for neutral intervention in humanitarian crises.

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The Marquee at Union South to host free screening of “The Formula”

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 19, 2013

Filmmaker Joe Clarke said University of Wisconsin-Madison students would be able to relate to the dating challenges depicted in his latest film, which will play at The Marquee at Union South Wednesday evening.

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UW officials communicate Critical Compensation Fund guidelines

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 19, 2013

In a Nov. 12 memo, Provost Paul DeLuca and Vice Chancellor Darrell Bazzell described the guidelines for a fund created to rectify salaries below national averages.

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Former ASM Chair criticizes proposed budget amendment

By Tamar Myers | Nov. 19, 2013

A former Student Council chair filed a complaint Monday about a proposed budget amendment that would transfer money out of the Varsity Day fund.

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SSFC Approves Greater University Tutoring Service’s 2014-’15 Budget

By Maija Inveiss and Elliot Morris | Nov. 19, 2013

The Associated Students of Madison Student Services Finance Committee approved the Greater University Tutoring Service’s 2014-’15 budget in a unanimous decision Monday.

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UW-Madison forum highlights insurance options under the Affordable Care Act

By Whitney Newman and Adelina Yankova | Nov. 19, 2013

The University of Wisconsin-Madison hosted a statewide, multicampus forum Monday discussing insurance options for young people under the Affordable Care Act.

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Obama’s chief economic adviser discusses his three goals for American fiscal policy

By Alex Bernell | Nov. 19, 2013

Jason Furman, President Barack Obama's chief economic adviser, delivered a speech at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Monday, in which he discussed his three goals for achieving successful American fiscal policy.

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UW System launches Flexible Degree Option Monday

By Jackie Bannon | Nov. 19, 2013

The University of Wisconsin System began accepting applications Monday for the Flexible Option Degree Program, a service that will help adult students receive college credit in nontraditional ways.

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Audit reveals $112.4 million in 'undocumented' funds at UW-Madison

By Tamar Myers | Nov. 18, 2013

An audit of the University of Wisconsin System released Nov. 15 revealed that no documented plans exist for 40.7 percent of UW-Madison’s 2012 program revenue balances.

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International dating event sees domestic turnout

By Kelly Wang | Nov. 17, 2013

Two international organizations at the University of Wisconsin-Madison hosted their annual dating show Friday called “Take Me Out,” which is geared toward international students on campus but for the first time the event saw a turnout from domestic students as well.

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UW-Madison junior to donate bone marrow that could save a woman's life

By Megan Stoebig | Nov. 17, 2013

When University of Wisconsin-Madison junior Cal Melberg attended a bone marrow registry drive at his girlfriend’s request, he had no idea he would soon be making a donation that could hopefully save a woman’s life.