Tag Student life

Badger Yearbook celebrates 125th edition

December 2, 2009

In 1884, a group of University of Wisconsin–Madison juniors pulled out their typewriters and dedicated "The Trochos," the Latin word for "badger," to "the ladies of '85, in testimony of our high appreciation and esteem."

NACLO competition introduces students to computational linguistics

December 1, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Department of Computer Sciences will host local high-school and middle-school participants in the 2010 North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad (NACLO) open competition.

Dean of students to host listening session on LGBT issues

November 25, 2009

Do you have ideas or opinions about LGBT services and resources on campus? LGBT Campus Center Director Eric Trekell and Dean of Students Lori Berquam are hosting a listening session for UW–Madison community students, faculty and staff.

A campus-bound Thanksgiving

November 25, 2009

This Thanksgiving, a couple of programs involving the University of Wisconsin–Madison help students and families celebrating on campus to make their holiday as tasty and cozy as those traveling across the country.

Learning community teaches spirit of entrepreneurship

November 24, 2009

In high school, computer programmer Tim McGowan enrolled in advanced-placement Latin. When it came time to study for the big exam, he was ready to admit that languages weren't his thing.

Student-athlete leads Red and White Hunger Fight

November 23, 2009

In the weeks before Thanksgiving, most college students anxiously count down the days and midterms standing between them and a big meal at home with family and friends.

Slide show: Rail Jam at Memorial Union

November 21, 2009

More than 30 local skiers and snowboarders competed for fun and prizes on 20 tons of man-made snow during the Hoofer Ski and Snow Board Club's first Hoofer Rail Jam at the Memorial Union Terrace on Nov. 19, 2009.

Tour de Touchdown raises funds for American Family Children’s Hospital

November 17, 2009

The brothers of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity are aiming to raise $12,500 for the American Family Children's Hospital as part of a benefit bike ride that begins this week.

Slide show: Morning Crew

November 13, 2009

The ritual of a 6:15-8:15 a.m. crew practice is about to begin for the Wisconsin women's openweight rowing team.

Zimmermann scholarship assists UW–Madison student

November 9, 2009

The family of the late University of Wisconsin–Madison student Brittany Zimmermann has awarded a scholarship to financially assist a UW–Madison freshman from Marshfield, Wis.

A year after historic election, students stay involved in politics

November 3, 2009

One year after UW–Madison students surged to the polls, the historic 2008 campaign has sparked an ongoing interest in politics among students.

Slide show: A Century of Song

October 19, 2009

“On, Wisconsin!” — the fight song near and dear to every Badger’s heart — turns 100 this year, and the UW Marching Band paid tribute at the Homecoming game at Camp Randall Stadium on Oct. 17.

Celebrating 100 years of ‘On, Wisconsin!’

October 14, 2009

It is 32 bars of hummable, toe-tapping Badger spirit and it turns 100 years old this year. Yes, the song “On, Wisconsin!” has hit the century mark and gives no sign of slowing down or unclenching its hold on the hearts of all who love it.

Student engineers drive Bucky Wagon’s green makeover

October 14, 2009

Badger fans always recognize the spirited Bucky Wagon by its bright-red exterior, but inside, the historic vehicle's engine is going green.

Parent Program offers online chat

October 13, 2009

The UW–Madison Parent Program will host a live Web chat designed for parents of first-year students from 6-7 p.m. (CDT) on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Innovation comes full-circle in UW–Madison student seminar series

October 9, 2009

A decade ago, Chad Sorenson took his first steps toward becoming an inventor and entrepreneur by competing in and winning the Schoofs Prize for Creativity as a University of Wisconsin–Madison mechanical engineering student.

‘Come On Down’ for UW–Madison Homecoming 2009

October 8, 2009

Bucky Badger is calling your name - jump around and "Come On Down!" for Bucky's Game Show Challenge during Homecoming 2009.

Program addresses violence on campus

October 6, 2009

UW-Madison is taking innovative new steps to end sexual assault, dating violence and stalking on campus.

Campus offers condolences to Indonesian students

October 2, 2009

International Student Services and the Offices of the Dean of Students are extending condolences to students and campus community members from Indonesia in the wake of the Sept. 30 7.6-magnitude earthquake.

Recent sightings: Bascom Hill repeats

September 24, 2009

Undergraduates Luke Justinger (green shorts) and Matt Kvalo run a series of wind sprints up a Bascom Hill walkway on Sept. 23, 2009. When…