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High-schooler teams with UW researchers to help Madison improve bike parking

October 29, 2008

It wasn't a bad gig for Kira McCoy. The high school student from Denver spent two weeks in July bicycling the length and breadth of Madison, getting plenty of sun and exercise and a good look at a community where she may attend college. But those were the perks, not the mission.

Campus service helps ease transition for new students

October 29, 2008

Anyone who has attended college or sent a child off to college knows firsthand how bewildering the first days, weeks and months can be. A difficult transition, especially at a large institution like the University of Wisconsin–Madison, can have a long-term impact on a student's success.

GUTS offers several options for academic support

October 27, 2008

Are you having problems with a specific course? Do you have a hard time focusing on schoolwork and studying for exams? Do you have the GUTS to get some guidance?

Recent sightings: Homecoming parade

October 27, 2008

A parade float with energetic students makes its way down State Street during the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 24, 2008. Photo: Bryce…

Madison kids ‘trick or treat’ with campus Greeks

October 27, 2008

University of Wisconsin–Madison fraternities and sororities will again host "Trick or Treat with the Greeks," a unique opportunity for area children to experience a fun and safe Halloween on campus, from 2-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Campus summit addresses growing Latino campus population

October 22, 2008

The UW–Madison Latino Summit 2008 will discuss the ways the university can further meet the needs of the fastest-growing minority on campus.1

Test a fire extinguisher on campus safety day

October 20, 2008

Have you ever used a hand-held fire extinguisher to put out a fire? Does your house or apartment have a working smoke detector?

Band will travel to Lambeau, with changes

October 15, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Marching Band will be allowed to make a Sunday, Oct. 19, trip to perform at Lambeau Field, director and professor Mike Leckrone has announced.

Students to lead band culture change

October 15, 2008

Members of the UW Marching Band will help lead a long-term process designed to promote a culture of excellence on and off the field.

Students invited to join orphanage outreach program in Dominican Republic

October 15, 2008

Deadlines are approaching for UW–Madison students to sign up for Orphanage Outreach, a program that offers semester abroad and alternative break opportunities.

Homecoming events alter downtown traffic patterns

October 15, 2008

Several street closures will be in effect during Homecoming activities near the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Vote in ASM elections

October 14, 2008

All UW–Madison students are encouraged to vote in the upcoming Associated Students of Madison (ASM) fall elections.

Leckrone: Band culture will change

October 9, 2008

The UW Marching Band will begin a long-term process designed to change a culture that had allowed demeaning and inappropriate activities, as a result of a recent review of band conduct led by the Offices of the Dean of Students.

Video: PB & J with the Dean of Students

October 9, 2008

Dean of Students Lori Berquam and staff from the Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS) handed out free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The event was designed to help students become familiar with ODOS staff and services and aware of where various offices are located on campus.

Tag Student life

High-schooler teams with UW researchers to help Madison improve bike parking

Campus service helps ease transition for new students

GUTS offers several options for academic support

Recent sightings: Homecoming parade

Madison kids ‘trick or treat’ with campus Greeks

Campus summit addresses growing Latino campus population

Test a fire extinguisher on campus safety day

Band will travel to Lambeau, with changes

Students to lead band culture change

Students invited to join orphanage outreach program in Dominican Republic

Homecoming events alter downtown traffic patterns

Vote in ASM elections

Leckrone: Band culture will change

Video: PB & J with the Dean of Students

Sign up to audition for ‘UW’s Got Talent’

UW students and alumni to connect at career networking event

UW Homecoming 2008: Bucky to the Rescue!

Pharmacy classmates remember Nickel

Recent sightings: Pumpkin Regatta

UW Credit Union joins UW–Madison scholarship effort