Tag Student life

Recent sightings: Hammering together

April 3, 2009

Students and volunteers work to build garage walls for a house during the Hammering for Habitat fundraising event on Library Mall on April 2,…

OK Go to headline free All-Campus Party concert

April 2, 2009

The Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB) welcomes the energetic and electric stylings of OK Go for its 2009 Badger Blowout Concert presented by the UW Credit Union.

Campaign to focus on alcohol, consent, sexual assault

April 2, 2009

A new, student-designed public awareness ad campaign will promote the importance of gaining consent from sexual partners, particularly when alcohol is involved.

Table tennis club thrives at UW–Madison

April 2, 2009

When talking with Andrew Knips, team captain and coach of the UW–Madison Table Tennis Club, try not to confuse the sport of with the mere game of "pingpong."

Campus to observe Zimmermann anniversary

March 31, 2009

The late Brittany Zimmermann will be in the thoughts of University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty and staff on the one-year anniversary of her death, Thursday, April 2.

UW-Madison seniors celebrate new beginnings at Senior Week

March 27, 2009

As University of Wisconsin–Madison seniors approach their final month on campus, they'll prepare to say goodbye to friends and professors, make their final climb of Bascom Hill and enjoy their last spring season as UW–Madison students.

University Health Services to hold open house

March 25, 2009

University Health Services (UHS) will hold an open house on Thursday, April 2, to celebrate its relocation to the University Square complex at 333 East Campus Mall.

Free tax-preparation service offered on campus

March 23, 2009

UW-Madison faculty, staff and students can receive free tax preparation by IRS-qualified volunteers and start working on your financial goals including receiving financial aid.

UW-Madison Connections program continues to expand

March 23, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison, with its national reputation as a leading educational institution and its picturesque location, is the most desired destination for thousands of academically talented college applicants in the state.

University Health Services encourages a safe spring break

March 12, 2009

University Health Services is offering tips for students to keep in mind during spring break.

Graduate School project raises profile of research integrity discussion

March 12, 2009

Researchers in any field know that ethics are a top concern. But what, exactly, does that entail? One Michigan State University poll found that as graduate students become more immersed in their program, they feel less obligated to report violations of research integrity.

Students among guard unit deployed to Iraq

March 11, 2009

UW-Madison officials are passing along well-wishes to the Wisconsin National Guard 32nd Infantry Brigade, as the unit prepares to begin its mission in Iraq. Among the 3,200 members of the group are 14 UW–Madison students.

‘IMHO’ to debut today on Big Ten Network

March 10, 2009

"IMHO," or "In My Humble Opinion," a lively student talk show produced by the University of Wisconsin–Madison's University Communications, will make its national network debut on the Big Ten Network at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 12.

Berquam: Vandalism is unacceptable

March 10, 2009

Dean of Students Lori Berquam is asking members of the Greek community to step up vigilance around Langdon Street in response to recent acts of vandalism that have impacted two UW–Madison Greek houses in the past week.

Dean of students ready to help sexual-assault victims

March 5, 2009

Dean of students Lori Berquam invites the campus community to a forum on sexual-assault issues on Tuesday, March 10.

Post-Plan 2008 trends point to diversity progress

March 5, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is beginning to see positive student trends on diversity, as both the university and the UW System evaluate past efforts and consider next steps on the important issue.

Chancellor invites campus to participate in reading project

February 26, 2009

Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin recently invited students, faculty, staff and the community to take part in a common book project.

Berquam: Vote in ASM constitutional referendum

February 24, 2009

Dean of Students Lori Berquam is encouraging students to get involved in a key shared governance issue by voting in next week’s referendum on a new Associated Students of Madison (ASM) constitution.

Recent sightings: Ice sweepers

February 17, 2009

Hoofers member Andy Fitzpatrick (left) and student Kyle Martell (right) battle it out in a game of broomball during the annual Hoofers Winter…

Slide show: Crowning glory—Lady Liberty rises on Lake Mendota again

February 16, 2009

In a repeat performance of one of the most popular college pranks ever, this week Lady Liberty once again appeared to rise from Lake Mendota with torch aloft, thanks to the Wisconsin Hoofers, UW–Madison’s outdoor recreation club.