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Protesters brave the cold to oppose budget cuts, racial injustice

Project Pengyou bridges gap between international, domestic students

On a campus of 40,000 faces, it can be common to feel lost. Two UW-Madison students launched a conversation-based class to build community among the diverse student body.

Black Lives Matter activist expresses optimism for movement

Optimism filled the air Friday as Black Lives Matter activist Opal Tometi spoke about the movement and state of violence against black people.

UW-Madison students, faculty receive Fulbright awards

UW-Madison is home to six faculty scholars and 13 student winners of the 2014-’15 Fulbright awards, according to a UW-Madison release.

Bill T. Jones advises patience, balance at first spring DLS

Award-winning artistic director Bill T. Jones shared the importance of balance in the first lecture of Wisconsin Union Directorate’s Distinguished Lecture Series Thursday.

MinutePhysics creator talks free will with UW-Madison students

Do we have control over our actions? The Atheists, Humanists, & Agnostics attempted to answer this question when they welcomed Henry Reich, creator of YouTube channel MinutePhysics, for a lecture on the “Physics of Free Will” Thursday.

Lemur lover speaks about Madagascar’s biodiversity

Anne Yoder, a professor of biology and evolutionary anthropology at Duke University, has worked hard over many years to give the lemurs of Madagascar an evolutionary history.

UW-Madison community confers with chancellor on budget

The feared effects of the proposed state budget drew nearly 500 students and community members to Union South Thursday, where UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank addressed financial concerns.

UW System students join in opposition of state budget proposal

While discontent over Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed biennial budget has created a schism between the state and its public universities, UW System students are more united than ever in their response to the expected changes.

Coordinating Council seeks student interaction surrounding UW System budget cuts

The Associated Students of Madison Coordinating Council reviewed the biennial budget developments and brainstormed ideas to encourage student activism against the proposal.

UW-Madison staff discuss interracial dating

The Mixed Race Student Union hosted a panel of UW-Madison staff who explored the difficulties of interracial dating Wednesday.

ASM responds to UW System budget cuts

The Associated Students of Madison expressed concern Wednesday that the UW System could now increase student fees and lower the rate of accepted in-state students after Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed $300 million cut to the System.

Diversity Committee plans second annual Diversity Day

With a strong foundation after a turnout of nearly 150 students at the first annual Diversity Day last February, members of the Associated Students of Madison Diversity Committee planned out this year’s event Tuesday.

UW-Madison student resigns from labor codes committee

The Labor Codes and Licensing Advisory Committee dealt with more changes when UW-Madison senior Melanie Meyer resigned Jan. 30 due to structural changes and administrative intervention.

Darwin Day to focus on the science behind ‘islands and isolation’

A professor of biology and evolutionary anthropology from Duke University is scheduled to deliver the keynote address Thursday in honor of Darwin Day, a day honoring the father of evolution.

Panel promotes women empowerment and education

A panel of librarians and others dedicated to informational studies spoke Tuesday at Memorial Library about the need to educate women and girls around the globe, a theme in this year’s Go Big Read novel.

Tony Award winner to speak at semester’s first Distinguished Lecture Series

Award-winning dancer, choreographer, artistic director and writer Bill T. Jones is scheduled to speak at the first Distinguished Lecture Series of the semester Thursday at Memorial Union to discuss his creative process with students.

Legislative Affairs prepares to campaign against proposed budget

The Legislative Affairs Committee met Monday to prepare a response to Gov. Scott Walker’s budget bill, encouraging members to meet with local legislators to voice their demands for change.

Chancellor Blank to hold talks on proposed UW System cuts

UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank will host a series of forums this week to discuss Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed cuts to the UW System budget.

Last Week in Review: February 2nd-6th