Tag Outreach

National Children’s Study set to roll out in Waukesha

May 7, 2009

The National Children's Study's Waukesha County Vanguard Center begins recruiting volunteers on Monday, May 11, to take part in the largest long-term study of children's health and development ever conducted in the U.S.

University announces title of ‘Go Big Read’ book

May 6, 2009

From a short list compiled by a review committee from the nearly 400 nominated titles for the university's Go Big Read common book program, Chancellor Biddy Martin has selected "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto," by Michael Pollan, as the book for the inaugural year.

Songs raise awareness about aquatic invasive species

May 5, 2009

A new initiative at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is using music to raise public awareness about aquatic invasive species in the state.

Wisconsin Poverty Report gauges nature and extent of problem statewide

May 4, 2009

The first-ever Wisconsin Poverty Report finds that nearly 11 percent of Wisconsin's population and one in seven children lived in poverty in 2007 and that the need for food - and almost always with it is poverty - has grown substantially as the recession deepened in the last two years.

Researchers explore the broad-reaching effects of a pandemic in Wisconsin

April 28, 2009

If a pandemic hit Madison, canceling a football game at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Camp Randall would protect thousands from exposure to illness. However, the economic cost would be substantial for stadium workers and employees at nearby restaurants and businesses if widespread, prolonged illness forced officials to call off an entire season of Badger football.

Gladfelter Awards recognize government innovation

April 28, 2009

Improvements in the state's capital finance program, Madison's switch from manual to automated refuse collection and an informational blitz on a city of Princeton referendum have won Lloyd D. Gladfelter Awards for government innovation.

Recent sightings: Vet Med open house

April 27, 2009

Photos: Bryce Richter Hayley Rothwell (left) practices the process of intubation using a model of a dog, while clinical instructor Elizabeth…

Students help build Dane County’s 150th Habitat for Humanity home

April 27, 2009

"Owning a home was my dream," Tina Bias told the crowd assembled in her new living room as she wiped away tears. As she thanked the dozens of volunteers who made her dream a reality, her youngest daughter waved enthusiastically at Bucky Badger.

Concert Choir offers yardwork service

April 14, 2009

Spring break means different things to different people: beach bacchanal, service trip, research and study intensive, or deposits into an overdrawn sleep account.

Find local food with the 2009 Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas

April 2, 2009

Whether you are cooking at home or enjoying a meal out on the town, the 2009 Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas can steer you to local, sustainably grown food. The 2009 edition will be available for free in Madison and across southern Wisconsin beginning April 18.

Space Place, MMSD plan celebration of 100 Hours of Astronomy

March 31, 2009

Few areas of science enchant us as much as astronomy. We view the stars each night; we make connections between astronomy and many other scientific fields. Rarely, though, do we get a chance to explore the heavens through organized events.

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

February 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

January 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

December 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

December 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.