They’re back: Students return for fall semester

New and returning students were able to spend a special evening with an acclaimed novelist, stave off the Freshman 15 and – of course – attend their first classes of the semester.

Wisconsin Welcome, which began Aug. 28, continues throughout September. New this year is “Arts Night Out,” an overview Saturday, Sept. 16, of campus arts. Geared especially to new students, the evening will present music, dance, theater, the visual arts and more. Carren Martin, coordinator of student orientation, says Wisconsin Welcome provides freshmen and transfer students with a logical conclusion to the university’s summer orientation program. Information: 263-0367, or visit: http://www.wisc.edu/sop.

Students trundle their cart of possessions toward their southeast residence hall during move-in Aug. 29.

UW Recreational Sports aerobic instructors teach high/low impact routines during outdoor aerobics Sept. 3 at Camp Randall Stadium.

Sophomore Cesar Herrera and first-year student Amy Jagielski take notes on the first day of calculus with math professor Georgia Benkart.

Following the Chancellor’s Convocation Sept. 5, “Snow Falling on Cedars” author David Guterson signs copies of his book for those who attended his address in the Kohl Center.