Wisconsin Academy
University Place lecture series.

Understanding the Art of Vision
Shiela Reaves explores the power of visual images and color.
Understanding the Art of Vision

Tryg Jacobson, Ben Richgruber and Gregory St. Fort share their entrepreneurial philosophy.
The Entrepreneurial Edge

Thomas Pleger discusses the importance of arts, sciences and the humanities.
The Power of the Liberal Arts

Writing Wisconsin's Communities
Kimberly Blaeser, Fabu, Dion Kempthorne and Timothy Yu engage communities through writing.
Writing Wisconsin's Communities

The State of Wisconsin's Forests
David Mladenoff discusses the history of Wisconsin forests and looks toward the future.
The State of Wisconsin's Forests

Envisioning Responses to Climate Change
Panel discussion focusing on hopeful responses to climate change in Wisconsin.
Envisioning Responses to Climate Change

Michael Kienitz, Kevin Miyazaki and Craig Schreiner share experiences through photographs.
The Photography of Witness

Full Spectrum: The Promise of Light as Medicine
Chukuka S. Enwemeka discusses medical uses for phototherapy.
Full Spectrum: The Promise of Light as Medicine

Barriers to Addressing Our Climate and Energy Challenges
Sharon Dunwoody, Dietram Scheufele and Kathy Kuntz discuss energy concerns.
Barriers to Addressing Our Climate and Energy Challenges

Penelope Niven and Tappan Wilder celebrate the life and works of Thornton Wilder.
Thornton Wilder: A Life

Revitalizing Rural Life through the Arts
Donna Neuwirth, Jay Salinas and Mitch Menchaca discuss the arts in rural areas.
Revitalizing Rural Life through the Arts

Getting "Civilized" About Deficit Reduction
Join Diane Lim Rogers for a discussion about tackling the nation’s debt.
Getting "Civilized" About Deficit Reduction

The U.S. at Home and Abroad in a Post-9/11 World
Join John Hall and Donald Downs for a look at U.S. military operations post 9/11.
The U.S. at Home and Abroad in a Post-9/11 World

Islam and America: Citizenship and Democracy
Join Charles Cohen, Louise Cainkar and Asifa Quraishi for a discussion about citizenship.
Islam and America: Citizenship and Democracy

Wisconsin's Education Challenges
Julie Underwood, Mike Thompson, Joan Wade and Dan Nerad discuss education in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin's Education Challenges

Violence, Restorative Justice and Human Rights
Join Janine Geske and Scott Straus for a look at justice in the U.S. and in Africa. "
Violence, Restorative Justice and Human Rights

Why Third-World Migrants Will Disappear by 2050
Jeffery Williamson challenges beliefs about labor, immigration and the economy.
Why Third-World Migrants Will Disappear by 2050

Warfare and Public Perception in 2050
Join the discussion about the impact of wars on our society.
Warfare and Public Perception in 2050

What's Driving My Car? 2050 Biofuels
Learn about our consumption of energy and biofuels with Tim Donohue.
What's Driving My Car? 2050 Biofuels

Digital Media and the Future of Schooling
Erica Halverson discusses media in the classroom.
Digital Media and the Future of Schooling

Wisconsin 2050: Lessons from the Great Depression
Look back at history for possible answers to current economic issues with Liaquat Ahamed.
Wisconsin 2050: Lessons from the Great Depression

Education Benefits of Digital Technologies
Massively multiplayer online games may be among the most promising new teaching methods.
Education Benefits of Digital Technologies

Commercializing Stem Cell Research
Learn about stem cell technology from Michael West of BioTime Inc.
Commercializing Stem Cell Research

Halting the Progression of Neurological Diseases
Jeffery Johnson discusses research into cause and progression of neurological diseases.
Halting the Progression of Neurological Diseases

The 2008 Presidential Election Campaign
Dr. Barry Burden lectures in a political series entitled "Getting to Purple".
The 2008 Presidential Election Campaign

Wisconsin as America's Laboratory of Democracy
Learn about the history of Wisconsin politics.
Wisconsin as America's Laboratory of Democracy

Progress in Bridging Political Divides
David Broder discusses the U.S. election process.
Progress in Bridging Political Divides

Tales from the Other Biotech Frontier
Take a closer look at stem cell research in Wisconsin compared to other states.