Tag Student life

Wisconsin Day coming July 9 on the Big Ten Network

July 7, 2008

A wide range of university broadcast programming, from classic Wisconsin football to a spoken word student group, will be featured on Wednesday, July 9, during Wisconsin Day on the Big Ten Network (BTN).

Green snowmobile logs first month at Arctic research station

July 3, 2008

An electric snowmobile built by student members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering Clean Snowmobile Team is now in Greenland, on loan to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the summer to support climate research projects at the Greenland Environmental Observatory (GEO Summit Camp).

Dance Marathon seeks leadership applicants

June 30, 2008

The UW–Madison Dance Marathon organization is looking for interested students to serve on its leadership council, responsible for planning and organizing the event, which is scheduled to take place beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, and will last 16 hours.

UW-Madison student to bike across country for local park

June 20, 2008

Brian Backhaus spent his childhood fishing in the Silver Lake Park in his hometown of Manitowoc, Wis. He saw first hand the havoc excess lake plants and goose feces wreaked on the lake and the surrounding 14 acres of park.

Great people. Great place. Fundraising initiative built around campus’s top priorities

June 19, 2008

Three synergistic components define a world-class university: the most promising undergraduates, top graduate and professional students, and stellar faculty. Take away any of the three and what remains is just another university.

A father’s legacy will help future students

June 19, 2008

After her father died two years ago, Ellen Zweibel received an inheritance. She wasn't quite sure what she would do with it, but the University of Wisconsin–Madison professor knew she would like to help others.

Lakeside Cinema returns to the Terrace

June 16, 2008

Those of you of a certain age will remember the fun of attending the drive-in theater to watch a movie safely cocooned in the cruiser on a hot, summer night. And of course, not watching due to another sort of distraction could also add to the heat; if you get the drift, nudge nudge.

UW-Madison provides assistance for flood-impacted students

June 16, 2008

UW-Madison students who have been impacted by recent Midwest flooding, tornadoes and storms are encouraged to call the Offices of the Dean of Students for assistance with a wide range of academic and student life issues.

UWPD seeks info about State Street Mall battery

June 16, 2008

The University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD) is seeking information about a battery that took place during the early morning hours today (June 16).

New Wiscard fulfills ID, debit, access, meal plan functions

June 11, 2008

The new Wiscard sports a new look and will simplify matters for students, faculty and staff by performing four functions in one card: It will serve as a campus photo ID, offer secure building access, and work as a debit and meal plan card.

Safety urged in wake of Camp Randall-area incident

June 10, 2008

UW-Madison is again urging members of the campus community to focus on nighttime safety in the wake of an off-campus incident in the area of Camp Randall Stadium late on June 8.

Rowing teams win national championships

June 9, 2008

For the first time in 18 years, Wisconsin men’s rowing can call itself national champions. And the women’s lightweight rowers won their fourth national championship in the last five years.

Help sought in Sigma Phi Epsilon fire investigation

June 5, 2008

Fire investigators are looking for help from the campus community in the investigation into the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house fire on May 13.

UW-Madison students restore New Orleans Lower Ninth Ward bayou

June 4, 2008

A group of UW–Madison students are working to help restore the Bayou Bienvenue, an urban wetland in the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans, to ecological health.

College of Engineering proposes differential tuition for undergraduates

May 28, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering is proposing to phase in a $700-per-semester tuition differential to address the rising cost of engineering education and to remain competitive with other colleges of engineering. The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents will consider the proposal at its June 5-6 meeting.

UW-Madison admits wait-listed students

May 22, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has begun the process of admitting select students from its extended waiting list. To date, 375 wait-listed Wisconsin residents who applied for freshman admission for the fall of 2008 have been admitted.

Wisconsin Basecamp offers wilderness experience for new students

May 15, 2008

Incoming freshmen and transfer students are invited to participate in Wisconsin Basecamp, a five-day wilderness excursion preceding students' first semester at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Chancellor Wiley’s message on the earthquake tragedy in China

May 15, 2008

As the UW–Madison community grows more globally interconnected each year, tragedies such as the devastating earthquake that struck southwest China this week are felt here on a more deeply personal level. My heartfelt condolences go out to colleagues, students, alumni and friends from China who are coping directly with the trauma and uncertainly of this unfolding disaster.

Geography students put local foods on the map

May 14, 2008

As temperatures warm, farm fields begin to green and outdoor farmers' markets get under way, the time is ripe for thinking about local foods. For Madison residents, finding locally produced foods is now just a mouse click away.

No students injured in fraternity house fire

May 13, 2008

A major fire destroyed the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house at 237 Langdon St. in the early hours of Tuesday, May 13. The house was evacuated and no UW–Madison students were hurt, although one Madison fire fighter suffered minor injuries