Amazon recently released plans to make its electronic reading device, the Kindle, more accessible to blind and vision-impaired readers by summer 2010, prompting the University of Wisconsin to reconsider its stance on the devices. UW experimented with using Amazon’s electronic reading devices in classrooms earlier this year but decided… Read more »

Local farmers, restaurant owners and the Dane County Farmers’ Market manager revealed the benefits of consuming local food to students and faculty Thursday. The event was inspired by the University of Wisconsin’s “Go Big Read” program that brought author Michael Pollan to campus earlier this year, encouraging the Madison… Read more »

University of Wisconsin Dance Program faculty artists came together with campus colleagues Saturday to create “Splash,” an innovative convergence of science and art where interpretive dance explores the subject of science. In its second year, the concert captivated the idea of the “thinking dancer,” exploring artistic, spatial, physical and conceptual… Read more »

Those who thought Langdon Street was invaded by ghosts and goblins Wednesday afternoon had no cause for fear — the screams and laughter came from children celebrating “Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks.” The annual event is put on by all four University of Wisconsin Greek councils, with children age 5 to… Read more »

Members of the Greek community gathered Tuesday for an anti-hazing workshop that sought to curb hazing practices in campus fraternities and sororities by educating them on the seriousness of the issue and the repercussions that can result. Donna Freitag, involvement specialist and marching band liaison for the Center for Leadership… Read more »

Two University of Wisconsin alumni spoke to students and faculty Thursday about their accomplishments since graduation as part of “Wisconsin Rewind,” a new homecoming program this year. Honorable speakers Tim Miller and Abigail David reminded students Homecoming is not only about events for current students but also a chance for… Read more »

University Health Services reported the number of students contacting them about flu-like symptoms has declined for the second week in a row, with 94 students reporting H1N1 symptoms, down from 168 last week. Sarah Van Orman, executive director for UHS, said she is happy to see the number decrease but… Read more »

A University of Texas journalism professor told a crowd at the University of Wisconsin Friday the world is a fundamentally unjust and unsustainable place for humans. Professor Robert Jensen gave his keynote speech as a part of the “Our Campus, Our World: Collectively Creating a Better and More Just Society”… Read more »

The Madison area has recently become a common target for rental scams, and campus officials are warning students seeking a room or apartment sublet to be cautious. Campus Area Housing Listing Service Coordinator Danielle Tolzmann said rental scams are as prevalent as ever, adding rental scams are most commonly seen… Read more »

Dane County Executive candidate Nancy Mistele announced her public safety agenda at a press conference Thursday morning. Mistele is challenging incumbent Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk in the April 7 election. “I will first and foremost work to restore our 911 Center so that when our public calls, they know… Read more »

The director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute told a crowd at the Pyle Center Tuesday the United States and Europe are currently on good terms, but their relationship will see changes in the future. Geir Lundestad, a professor of history at the University of Oslo in Norway, gave his… Read more »

A zoo in Buffalo, N.Y., received their own version of a mail order bride last week when the Henry Vilas Zoo’s male polar bear, Nanuq, was successfully transferred there in order to mate with a female polar bear named Anana. Joe Hubing, Henry Vilas zoo director, said Nanuq was put… Read more »

Wisconsin students are invited to participate in the Wisconsin Dance Marathon, an “all-night party” that will take place at the University of Wisconsin Feb. 27 to raise money for American Family Children’s Hospital. Organized by UW students, the event will take place from 9 p.m., Feb. 27, until 9 a.m.,… Read more »

Campus safety officials informed an audience Thursday the age group experiencing the highest rates of stalking victimization are individuals aged 18-24, the general age group of the population located on the University of Wisconsin campus. UW Police Detective Carol Ann Glassmaker discussed the importance of stalking awareness on campus, saying… Read more »