Tag Student life
Berquam: Keep safety in mind this weekend
April 29, 2011Although the Mifflin Street Block Party is scheduled for this Saturday, April 30, remember that there are a variety of other events that will take place around campus, says Dean of Students Lori Berquam. Read More
New Law School program aims to help student tenants
April 21, 2011For college students, housing is just one priority among many, which makes it easy to take the first apartment or dorm room that's offered with little planning. Read More
Break the Silence against bullying event planned for today
April 15, 2011Today, University of Wisconsin–Madison students will rally with students from across the state to take a stand against the silence that often surrounds bullying in schools and universities. Read More
All-Campus Party for UW–Madison students celebrates end of school year
April 14, 2011The 11th annual All-Campus Party (ACP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB), kicks off today (April 14), with a Senior Party. Read More
From awareness to activism, events aim to stop sexual violence
April 13, 2011As April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, several activities on and off campus will address community responsibility for ending sexual violence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Gluten Free Badgers support students with special diet needs
April 13, 2011Eating right during college can be a challenge for many University of Wisconsin–Madison students. But for members of Gluten Free Badgers, a student organization for individuals with gluten intolerance, watching what they eat is a way of life. Read More
UW-Madison student Steven Olikara wins Truman, Udall awards
April 12, 2011Steven Olikara, a University of Wisconsin–Madison junior from Brookfield, Wis., has won a pair of prestigious national awards, landing both the Truman Scholarship and the Udall Scholarship. Read More
UW-Madison fusion dance team gains national notice in second year
April 12, 2011A flurry of women in sequined costumes move across the floor to traditional Indian music, bobbing their heads in synchronized movements and clicking short wooden sticks together in time to the beat. Read More
Private dorms chip in for Japan relief
April 8, 2011As relief efforts continue in the aftermath of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, another group of University of Wisconsin–Madison students is stepping up to provide support. Read More
The Hacker Within focuses on scientific computing
April 7, 2011For many University of Wisconsin–Madison students, Python is a snake and C++ is just gibberish. Read More
Reminder: Vote in Tuesday’s general election
April 4, 2011Tuesday, April 5, is Election Day. Wisconsin voters will have the chance to make their voices heard in several important state, county and local races. Read More
UW-Madison students to fight cancer at Relay for Life
April 4, 2011While University of Wisconsin–Madison students regularly stay up all night studying or hanging out with friends, students have the chance to stay up all night for a cause at Relay for Life on Saturday, April 9. Read More
UW-Madison community breaks silence on school bullying
April 1, 2011This April, University of Wisconsin–Madison students will rally with students from across the state to take a stand against the silence that often surrounds bullying in schools and universities. Read More
Students to hold Suicide Prevention Walk on April 9
March 31, 2011A University of Wisconsin–Madison sophomore, has initiated an effort to fight the stigma of talking about mental illness and increasing students' awareness of suicide prevention. Read More
Greek women help high-schoolers find their perfect prom dresses
March 31, 2011The Panhellenic Association at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will co-host the seventh annual All Dressed Up with the Junior League of Madison from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at Madison Area Technical College. Read More
Ceremony to dedicate new McBurney Disability Resource Center
March 29, 2011Two acclaimed alumni from the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be on hand when the new McBurney Disability Resource Center is dedicated in a grand opening ceremony from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the center, located at 702 W. Johnson St. Read More
Japanese students at UW–Madison spearhead relief efforts
March 22, 2011Following the events of the earthquakes and tsunami in Japan on March 11, members of University of Wisconsin–Madison's Japanese community are working together to assist relief efforts despite being far from home. Their work is only one part of the relief effort under way on the UW–Madison campus. Read More
Web chat at 4 p.m. Tuesday with Dean Lori Berquam
March 22, 2011Live chat to cover student questions and feedback on the New Badger Partnership. Read More
Listening session: Bicycles on Picnic Point
March 16, 2011Bicycle use and abuse on Picnic Point will be the subject of a listening session at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Memorial Union from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21. Read More