For the second time in two weeks, President Barack Obama will visit Wisconsin, making a stop at Bascom Hill in Madison Thursday for a grassroots event, according to a statement from his campaign Saturday.
Obama to take stage on Bascom
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Nearly 300 participate Brittany Run
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Nearly 300 walkers and runners participated in the third annual ?Brittany Run? Saturday, a 5K run/walk to remember 21-year-old Brittany Zimmermann, a University of Wisconsin student who was murdered in her apartment on West Doty Street four years ago.
President Obama to speak on UW-Madison campus on Thursday
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President Barack Obama is making a campaign stop in Madison on Thursday.
President Obama Will Speak On Bascom Mall Thursday
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President Barack Obama will campaign at the center of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus Thursday outside of Bascom Hall.
Students check cattle arriving at dairy expo
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Checking the health of 2,500 show cows arriving in Madison for the World Dairy Expo is a tall task.
Hundreds run for Zimmermann’s memory, justice
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Brittany Zimmermann was just 21 years old when her murdered body was found in an apartment near the UW-Madison campus in the spring of 2008.
Obama will visit Madison Thursday
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President Barack Obama will visit Madison on Thursday, and the campaign has just released some details of the event.
Student arrested for dorm thefts
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A University of Wisconsin student was arrested for alleged theft in university housing residence halls including Cole Hall and Sellery Hall.
Ethnic Studies curriculum may see change
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Student government officials are beginning to express interest in proposing changes to the University of Wisconsin?s ethnic studies general education requirement.
Student debt up 15 percent since 2007, Pew report finds
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A recent report from the Pew Research Center shows a 15 percent increase in student debt since 2007, leaving one in five families in the U.S. with student debt.
Zimmermann legacy lives on
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More than four years ago, University of Wisconsin student Brittany Zimmermann was murdered in her apartment on Doty Street, leaving the campus and city communities shaken.
Panel addresses energy issues
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A principal adviser to President Barack Obama joined a roundtable discussion on national energy policy Wednesday on the University of Wisconsin campus to speak on the policies, technologies and incentives influencing the future of energy.
Saving for college
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More people than ever before are dealing with student loan debt.
UW reveals plans for LGBT month
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A University of Wisconsin student center unveiled Wednesday a series of celebratory programming intended to bring the campus community together to commemorate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History Month in October.
Committee revived to debate area safety, life
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In its first meeting in nearly three years, the State-Langdon Neighborhood Association laid the groundwork for tackling prominent safety issues at its meeting Wednesday night.
Wisconsin China Initiative inducts new director
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Professor of Chinese literature and visual culture Nicole Huang was appointed to the position of director of the Wisconsin China Initiative.
Women play larger role in science at UW
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Recent studies are finding that the number of women participating in science-related fields has increased at the University of Wisconsin after years of male domination.
Coordinating Council Meeting
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Dean of Students Lori Berquam presented their plans for funding for a project that would examine salaries of Division of Student Life employees at a meeting of the student government Tuesday evening.
Walker as witness delicate matter
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Legal experts say if Governor Scott Walker testifies in an upcoming criminal trial of one of his former aides, he will join the ranks of other top officials in the unenviable position of having to take the witness stand.
Four arrested for Wando?s fight
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Four patrons were arrested at Wando?s Bar early Sunday morning when a fight broke out after an individual was asked to leave the bar.
Aldermen update students on safety
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A student government committee received updates on city issues as Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, and Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, joined the table for Monday evening?s meeting.
Chancellor search committee selected
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As University of Wisconsin?s Interim Chancellor David Ward readies to end his two year term, UW system President Kevin Reilly announced the 25-member committee yesterday that will be responsible for the search and screen of the university?s next chancellor.
Study identifies four types of breast cancer
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Researchers say new findings could be the start of a new way to study and treat diseases.
UW-Madison begins search for new leader
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After having a temporary, albeit familiar, chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for more than a year, the UW System is looking for a permanent replacement.
Sellery Hall dorms hit by burglar
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Police are seeking information from the campus community after a burglar raided Sellery Hall dorm rooms early Friday morning.
Dairy research wins funding
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A University of Wisconsin research center will receive one million dollars over the next two years in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce for their proposed projects.
Healthcare providers to offer end-of-life talks
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Madison?s local medical community will begin providing end-of-life planning discussions for patients and their families.
Badger game ejections double since last game
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UW-Madison police say they removed 131 people from Saturdays Badger game against UTEP at Camp Randall Stadium.
Madison named best college football town
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Madison has been named America?s best college football town in a USA To
Wisconsin obesity rate among adults on the rise, study finds
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A study published this week showed Wisconsinites may need to watch their weight if they do not want to see more than half the state?s adults obese by 2030.
Final HR Design plan set for debut
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After months of recommendations and revisions, the Human Resources Design Project will release a new plan designed to improve the University of Wisconsin?s personnel system to become more competitive with other world-class universities.
City committee addresses Freakfest, new city projects
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Members of a city committee said they expect larger crowds at this year?s Freakfest and highlighted details of new projects that are in the works for the city at a meeting on Thursday.
University named to list of most Military Friendly Schools
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The University of Wisconsin has returned to a list of the nation?s most Military Friendly Schools.
Bucky Badger, UW football players visit young patients
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Young patients at American Family Children?s Hospital got a special visit Thursday afternoon.
Bucky Badger and several University of Wisconsin-Madison football players stopped by to talk with the patients and pose for pictures.
Extra seating for “God particle” lecture at UW
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– So popular is the discovery of the “God particle”, that an extra lecture by one of the researchers has been added at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
UW launches new fundraising program
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This Saturday marked the kick-off of a new campaign targeting University of Wisconsin alumni for donations to benefit the campus.
City approves student housing
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A Madison design committee unanimously approved varying phases of several student housing developments set to be constructed near the University of Wisconsin campus.
Study: Pre-law students prioritize wrong
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A recent study by Kaplan Test Prep found notable differences regarding the importance law school rankings have for prospective law school students in deciding where to apply for graduate school.
UWPD implements new police vehicles
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The University of Wisconsin Police Department will patrol campus with a new fleet of vehicles this year, as it plans to replace the older models of police cars.
UHS receives accreditation from national association
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A national healthcare association reaccredited the University of Wisconsin?s University Health Services after the program proved to meet countrywide care standards.
PETA protests in UW Library Mall
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Demonstrators supporting People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals displayed graphic photographs portraying a cat used in experiments to protest the University of Wisconsin?s alleged acts of animal cruelty Tuesday.
Pacifiers may have Emotional Consequences for Boys
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Pacifiers may stunt the emotional development of baby boys by robbing them of the opportunity to try on facial expressions during infancy.
UW admin on right track with recent Adidas lawsuit
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Cornell University just dropped its contract with sports apparel juggernaut Adidas amid allegations that after the closing of an Indonesian factory, the company neglected to compensate over 2,700 workers with the $1.8 million dollars they were due. The University of Wisconsin-Madison also contracts with Adidas, and has raised similar concerns over workers? rights in Asia, but has been reluctant to sever its contract. Instead, the university has filed a lawsuit with Dane County District Court, claiming that company violated a code of conduct.
Cervical cancer discovery made at UW
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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have recently discovered a new way to successfully treat cervical cancer without using radiation or chemotherapy.
Spotlight on lab for studies regarding Chicago Public Schools
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A research center at the University of Wisconsin has been brought into focus for its studies regarding education and effectiveness of teaching within the Chicago Public School system.
Professors commemorate Constitution Day in panel
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A 225-year-old document brought together a panel of University of Wisconsin political science professors yesterday, as they commemorated Constitution Day with a dialogue on constitutional issues in present-day politics.
Badger blood drive
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The American Red Cross will host a Badger Fans Blood Drive encouraging football fans to support Bucky along with patients in need.
3 charged in attack on Badgers’ Montee Ball
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A preliminary hearing is set for the three men accused of assaulting Wisconsin running back Montee Ball.
Madison police turn to Twitter to reach college students
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The Madison Police Department is hoping to reach college students by stepping up its presence on Twitter.
?Harold and Kumar? star stresses youth vote
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Students for Barack Obama hosted White House staffer Kal Penn at the Memorial Union last Friday to discuss ways students can be involved in the upcoming election and to the importance of youth involvement.
UW?s environmental studies major singled out
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The University of Wisconsin environmental studies program was singled out by U.S. News and World Report as one of the ?new college majors with a future.?
Judge tosses collective bargaining law
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Although the law?s supporters are likely to appeal the decision, a circuit court judge struck down the collective bargaining law passed by Gov. Scott Walker that effectively ended collective bargaining rights for most public employees.
Police break up 26 house parties over weekend
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With Madison the site of another college football game day, the Madison Police Department crashed a total of 26 parties this past weekend.
Ejections double since last home Badger game
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According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police, the number of people ejected from Saturday nights Badger game doubled compared to the first home game.
Dish drops Big Ten Network
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Dish Network will no longer broadcast Big Ten games, including Saturday nights Badger game versus Utah State.
OCCFR makes changes to child care, service provider
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Earlier this week, the University of Wisconsin?s Office of Child Care and Family Recourses announced it will be making some changes regarding the care of mildly ill children and the provider of care and services.
University declares Year of Innovation
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Following the Year of the Wisconsin Idea, the university has declared the 2012-2013 academic year to be the ?Year of Innovation.?
New imaging research center at UW School of Medicine
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There?s a new research project at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health that could help doctors determine if certain medical treatments and drugs are working.
Local scholar sheds light on anti-American violence in Middle East
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Exactly why attacks on the U.S. Embassies are happening may not be a simple answer. One local scholar says the violence is deeply rooted in the relationship between the United States and the Middle East, not just a short movie.
Decision 2012: Biden Plays To Younger Crowd In Wisconsin Stop
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Playing to a younger audience, Vice President Joe Biden is stressing differences between the presidential campaigns on education, college debt and entitlement programs more in doubt for future generations.