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Community service at UW again earns national recognition

March 29, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which recognizes higher education institutions that reflect the values of community service and achieve meaningful community outcomes.

Recent sightings: A study in color

March 28, 2012

Below the glow of multi-colored lights, students are seen studying in a common area of 333 East Campus Mall on March 21, 2012.

University responds to fraternity incident

March 21, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is responding to a report of a racial incident involving two African-American female students and members of a campus fraternity.

ASM spring elections now open

March 19, 2012

From March 19 to 21, all UW–Madison students will be able to vote in the Associated Students of Madison (ASM) spring elections.

University Health Services encourages students to “do spring break right”

March 15, 2012

Whether surfing or skiing, volunteering or relaxing, or visiting with family and friends, visions of spring break are on the minds of UW–Madison students.

Students plan UW–Madison’s first Fashion Week

March 6, 2012

Last year, stylish students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison made a name for themselves by creating MODA, an online fashion magazine [http://modamadison.com]. Now, these young entrepreneurs plan to present the first annual UW–Madison Fashion Week.

Senior class of 2012 unveils Wisconsin Idea Scholarship

February 29, 2012

The 2012 senior class officers have announced a new service-based scholarship to commemorate the Wisconsin Idea centennial and inspire the future of the university's time-honored service mission.

Women help high school girls find their perfect prom dress

February 28, 2012

The Panhellenic Association will co-host the annual "All Dressed Up" event with the Junior League of Madison on Saturday March 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Madison Area Technical College.

Student Organization Fair shows off more than 300 groups on Feb. 8

February 7, 2012

University of Wisconsin–Madison students can sample the wide diversity of student groups at the spring 2012 Student Organization Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 5-8 p.m. at the Kohl Center.

Law students find inspiration in the Big Easy

February 1, 2012

Students from the UW Law School headed to New Orleans during winter break to help provide legal assistance to victims of hurricanes. Here are some of their stories, told by student volunteers.

UW-Madison reaches 3,000 in total Peace Corps volunteers produced

January 25, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison this year ranks third among large universities nationwide in the number of alumni currently serving as Peace Corps volunteers, up from eighth last year.

Recent sightings: Der Rathskeller

January 25, 2012

On Jan. 24, 2012, patrons collect their made-to-order food from a pickup counter at the newly renovated Der Rathskeller in the…

Transfer Transition Program: Providing innovative ways to serve transfer students

January 24, 2012

Hundreds of students transfer to UW–Madison in the spring semester, and thousands more do it in the fall.

Students encouraged to register to be Badger Volunteers

January 23, 2012

The semester-long Badger Volunteers program offers UW–Madison students the training and support they need in order to provide meaningful public service to the Madison community.

Free voter IDs available to UW–Madison students

January 20, 2012

Recent changes in state law make it necessary for all Wisconsin voters to present a photo ID at the polls.

Despite Rose Bowl loss, Badger spirit shines through

January 3, 2012

Badger fans turned much of Rose Bowl Stadium red and jumped around enough to get the joint swaying in a breathtaking night of football that saw both Wisconsin and Oregon shatter records and put on a show to remember.

Rose Bowl-bound Badgers and Ducks fans team up for service project

December 23, 2011

Before competing in the 2012 Rose Bowl, fans, students, alumni and family members from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the University of Oregon will be on the same team for a New Year’s Day community service project.

Student organizations kick off social media challenge to benefit scholarships

December 6, 2011

Inspired by the The Bucky Challenge, the University of Wisconsin Student Foundation and the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board are raising money for the Great People Scholarship through social media.

UHS offers healthier ways to give it the old college try during final exams

December 5, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison students are preparing to do what college students have done for years as they face final exams and looming project deadlines - load up on caffeine and pull all-nighters.

Big Ten Network offering scholarships for outstanding service

November 28, 2011

Applications for the inaugural Big Ten Network (BTN) LiveBIG Scholarship for Outstanding Service are now being accepted.