Tag Student life

“Science is Fun” offers two shows in July

June 27, 2013

Chemist and stage-master Bassam Shakhashiri will present two free shows on the UW–Madison campus in early July. Tickets are not required, but space may be limited, says Shakhashiri, a professor of chemistry who has entertained and enlightened the public for decades at standing-room-only demonstrations.

Fotis will lead residence life in Housing

June 12, 2013

Fred Fotis has been hired as director of residence life at University Housing, replacing Kay Reuter-Krohn, who is retiring.

UW service-learning project wins United Nations award

June 4, 2013

An award from the United Nations is honoring the work of Araceli Alonso, a senior lecturer in Gender and Women's Studies and a faculty associate at the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Badgers Vote for the “Moon” as The Red Shirt, Sixth Edition

May 30, 2013

MADISON, Wis. - Alumni, students, fans and friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison cast a record number of nearly 8,000 votes to select a design for the Sixth Edition of The Red Shirt™.

UW food science students to serve up gluten-free chocolate waffle

May 29, 2013

When you hear "gluten-free," great flavor and texture may not be the first things that come to mind. But a new gluten-free raspberry-filled chocolate waffle developed by a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison food science students could change that.

Horn named RecSports director

May 24, 2013

John Horn has been named director of the Division of Recreational Sports at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Darrell Bazzell announced today.

UW-Madison makes it easier to report incidents of hate, bias

May 14, 2013

MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison is taking steps to make it easier to report incidents of hate and bias, to further its commitment to a living, working and learning environment that is safe, inclusive and respectful.

Ward statement on possible resolution of adidas Indonesia issue

April 23, 2013

Interim Chancellor David Ward issued the following statement in response to reports from the Workers’ Rights Consortium of a possible settlement between adidas and Indonesian workers.

Adult students honored with scholarships and awards

April 21, 2013

A total of 24 UW–Madison nontraditional and returning adult students will be honored April 24 with scholarships having a total value of $70,000.

Humans vs. Zombies alters Friday game plans

April 19, 2013

Organizers of UW–Madison’s Humans vs. Zombies game have voluntarily proposed changes to the final round of play on Friday, April 19.

Berquam: Support available for those impacted by Boston bombing

April 19, 2013

The following is a statement from Dean of Students Lori Berquam, posted on Friday, April 19: “We know that for many of our students, faculty…

Evans named Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year

April 13, 2013

Wisconsin senior Ryan Evans has been named the 2013 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. Inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe Jr.'s commitment to education as well as athletics, the Sports Scholars Awards honors students of color who have made academic and athletic achievement a winning combination.

Campus offers support after talented student’s death

April 11, 2013

University Health Services and the Division of Student Life are offering support to all students affected by the loss of UW–Madison senior Henry Mackaman.

UW-Madison student hospitalized with meningitis

April 10, 2013

UW-Madison has confirmed that a student has been hospitalized with meningococcal disease. Additional details are not immediately available out of respect for the medical privacy of the student and the student's family.

Berquam: Be aware of sexual assault information, resources

April 10, 2013

Dean of Students Lori Berquam recently emailed students about the importance of sexual assault resources, statistics and prevention during April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Annual Wellness Expo raises awareness and funds for charity

April 1, 2013

The Wisconsin Wellness Expo, an annual event celebrating healthy lifestyle choices, is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at UW–Madison's Southeast Recreational Facility, commonly known as the SERF.

UW Varsity Band Concert at Kohl Center April 18-20

March 27, 2013

The 2013 edition of the UW Varsity Band Concert will be bigger and better than ever, says conductor Mike Leckrone, who promises handclapping Badger favorites, multimedia displays, dramatic pyrotechnics, and aerial stunts performed by Leckrone himself.