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UW-Madison evolutionary biologist awarded Lewis Thomas Prize

By Peter Coutu | Jan. 29, 2016

Rockefeller University announced Thursday that Sean B. Carroll, UW-Madison evolutionary biologist and author, won the Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing about Science. The award was established in 1993 to honor individuals writing about science “whose voice and vision can tell us about science’s aesthetic and philosophical dimensions, providing not merely new information but cause for reflection, even revelation,” according to a university release.

Black History Month will begin Jan. 31 with "WE THE 350: Stories of Poverty, Racism and Incarceration in Dane County."

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UW-Madison has full schedule for Black History Month

By Miller Jozwiak | Jan. 29, 2016

UW-Madison has many events planned to celebrate Black History Month, which range from small discussions and locales to large keynote speeches.

Madison Fire Department responds to a fire at Memorial Union Thursday afternoon.

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Firefighters respond to reports of a fire at Memorial Union

By Peter Coutu | Jan. 28, 2016

Madison firefighters rushed to Memorial Union around 3:30 p.m. Thursday due to reports of a fire in the building’s attic. The fifth floor was evacuated because of instructions by the construction crew, according to Stephanie Webendorfer, marketing and communications specialist at the Wisconsin Union.

A camera in Mitchell Theatre recorded student responses about what issues of race mean to the Madison community.

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University Theatre engages interviewees in race conversations for upcoming production

By Sammy Gibbons | Jan. 28, 2016

The University Theatre conducted interviews of volunteer participants Wednesday in an effort to address one question: “Why is it important to talk about race at UW-Madison?”

The Morgridge Center hosted about 80 organizations in Varsity Hall at the Public Service Fair.

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Morgridge Center hosts Spring Public Service Fair

By Addison Mumm | Jan. 28, 2016

The Morgridge Center for Public Service, in coordination with Letters and Science Career Services, hosted the Spring 2016 Public Service Fair Wednesday at Varsity Hall.

UW-Madison will celebrate Shakespeare's work throughout 2016.

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UW-Madison celebrates Shakespeare

By Kelsey O'Hara | Jan. 27, 2016

UW-Madison announced Tuesday the beginning of Shakespeare in Wisconsin 2016, a statewide, yearlong celebration dedicated to the life and works of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare in Wisconsin 2016 will begin with the Distinguished Lecture Series, An Evening of Shakespeare, hosted by Anna Deavere Smith April 20 at Memorial Union.

Dean of Students and Vice Provost for Student Life Lori Berquam contributed to a statement addressing sexual assault.

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UW-Madison addresses sexual assault on campus

By Peter Coutu | Jan. 27, 2016

UW-Madison released a statement Tuesday detailing their efforts to reduce sexual assaults on campus.

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes spread the Zika virus.

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UW-Madison researchers publish study on Zika virus

By Peter Coutu | Jan. 27, 2016

A team of researchers from UW-Madison, working alongside scientists from the Universidad de Sucre in Colombia, published a study Tuesday detailing the spread of Zika virus in Colombia.

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Artist illuminates Memorial Union during winter exhibition

By Sammy Gibbons | Jan. 26, 2016

Laurel Fletcher, a local artist, brightens up Memorial Union with her exhibition, “Luminous.” Fletcher’s art includes various textures and vibrant colors, mostly made of acrylic paint.

Larry DeWerd has worked at the University of Wisconsin Radiation Calibration Laboratory since 1981 and helps calibrate radiation instruments from across the country.

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UW-Madison lab helps ensure accuracy of radiation doses

By Sarah Ferguson | Jan. 25, 2016

The University of Wisconsin Radiation Calibration Laboratory located in the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research provides a service only two other labs in the country posses: the precise calibration of radiation measurement machines used in medicine.

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UW-Madison expands Global Studies Program to Madison College

By Kelsey O'Hara | Jan. 21, 2016

This Spring, UW-Madison will partner with Madison College to provide the Global Passport Program, an opportunity for Madison College students to participate in select international studies courses at UW-Madison.

UW-Madison has begun accepting nominees for the 2016 University Staff Recognition Awards.

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Annual University Staff Recognition Awards open for nominations

By Addison Mumm | Jan. 21, 2016

UW-Madison’s annual University Staff Recognition Awards are now accepting nominations for 2016 qualifiers until February 23. Every year, the University Staff Recognition Awards highlight five staff members who improve UW-Madison.

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Greek life task force looks to curb sexual violence on campus

By Peter Coutu | Jan. 20, 2016

Throughout the next two semesters, leaders of Greek life at UW-Madison will work alongside campus offices in an attempt to reduce sexual violence on campus.

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Professor plays with ideas to assist autistic children using video games

By Sammy Gibbons | Jan. 20, 2016

Brittany Travers, a professor in the occupational therapy program at UW-Madison, is studying whether using Wii video games can make the symptoms of children with autism spectrum disorder less severe by improving their motor skills, according to a university release.

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UW-Madison alumnus becomes Madison’s Chef of the Year through anarchy

By Elisa Wiseman | Dec. 6, 2015

Don’t call Jonny Hunter a chef.

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VETS gives visibility to veteran issues on campus

By Luisa de Vogel | Dec. 6, 2015

Veterans, Educators, and Traditional Students is a student organization dedicated to facilitating discussion for the student-veteran experience, and serves as an academic resource available to both students and faculty on campus. VETS aims to educate the larger community on veteran issues and experiences through informational workshops.

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UW System seeks to gain public input through survey

By Ellie Herman | Dec. 3, 2015

The UW System started the second phase of its strategic planning process Thursday by releasing an online survey to the Wisconsin public.

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Report details increase in underrepresented student graduation rate

By Ellie Herman | Dec. 2, 2015

The national nonprofit advocacy organization The Education Trust released a report Wednesday naming UW-Madison as a national leader in improving graduation rates for underrepresented and overall students.

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Wisconsin offers webinars to prepare students for college

By Ellie Herman | Dec. 2, 2015

UW System and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teamed up this fall to create a series of free “College Readiness Webinars” to better prepare students for postsecondary education.

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Cosmic radio bursts rendered for the first time

By Laura Grulke | Dec. 2, 2015

Researchers have produced the first detailed picture of a fast radio burst, aided by a UW-Madison physicist whose archived data helped inform where the energy blasts come from, according to a Wednesday university press release.