Tag Student life

2007 issue of Curb magazine now available

December 14, 2007

Recent sightings: Swan slide

December 11, 2007

Student Tom Beste “swan dives” down Observatory Hill using a cafeteria tray as a sled after five more inches of snow…

Student-staff collaboration addresses campus safety

December 10, 2007

A group of UW–Madison students and staff has spent fall semester working on the challenging task of improving campus safety.

ESPN’s Van Pelt to address midyear graduates

December 6, 2007

ESPN SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt, who has declared Madison to be America's best college sports town, will deliver the charge to the graduates at the UW–Madison's winter commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.on Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Kohl Center.

Marching band honored for philanthropy

December 5, 2007

The members of the UW Marching Band were honored as “Outstanding Young Philanthropists” at the 20th annual National Philanthropy Day celebration hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals at the Overture Center on Nov. 16.

Study: Faculty-student planning can reduce textbook costs

December 3, 2007

Textbook costs continue to grow, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison will do even more to help students plan for the expenses and learn of ways to keep them in check.

Recent sightings: AIDS Memorial Quilt

December 3, 2007

A roll of red stickers with the shape of an AIDS ribbon fill the foreground as audience members listen to a music…

Recent sightings: Christmas Tree Sale

December 1, 2007

Members of the UW Forestry Club assist patrons buying Fraser fir, balsam fir and white pine Christmas trees and wreaths during the…

Berquam announces ODOS changes

November 14, 2007

Dean of Students Lori Berquam recently announced staff appointments to several key student life units.

Student debt levels continue to rise

November 14, 2007

Undergraduate student loan debt at the university continues to climb, according to the Office of Student Financial Services. Average loan debt…

Sale showcases student potential, affordable art

November 14, 2007

The Wisconsin Union’s ties to the art world include a legacy of support for UW–Madison’s student artists, with much of the work displayed in each union building coming from students. This support, however, isn’t limited to just displaying art: the Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee also organizes an annual student art sale, offering students a chance to price and sell their work to the public.

Campus invited to segregated fee forum

November 14, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS) will hold a public comment forum on proposed changes to the policies governing how student segregated fees are distributed to student organizations.

Recent sightings: Family huddle

November 12, 2007

Freshman Emily Monske, along with her parents Colleen and Steve Monske, pose for a family portrait while attending the Badger Huddle —…

Twin brothers lead UW–Madison fishing team

November 2, 2007

With the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus just steps from Lake Mendota, the university has nationally recognized programs in rowing, sailing and limnology research. Add competitive fishing to that list.

Center offers care option when kids are sick

October 23, 2007

Chicken Soup, LLC, an innovative child care facility at 3553 University Ave., embodies the qualities of the soup for which it is named. The facility, which is affiliated with UW–Madison’s Office of Family and Childcare Resources, offers services to take care of children who are mildly ill or have a regular child care provider who is unavailable.

Senior management changes announced at UHS

October 17, 2007

Longtime University Health Services Executive Director Kathleen Poi will retire on Nov. 9, to be succeeded on an interim basis by UHS director of prevention services Susan Crowley.

Greek community opens doors to Madison trick-or-treaters

October 17, 2007

For the ninth consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Greek community is opening its doors to underprivileged Madison children for Halloween.

Recent sightings: Tough to beat

October 17, 2007

Photo: Jeff Miller Spotlights shine on a darkened rink as players from the Wisconsin women’s ice hockey…

UW-Madison recognized by Truman Foundation

October 15, 2007

For a national scholarship that gives out 75 awards or less each year, Truman Foundation Executive Secretary Frederick Slabach says it is "rare" for a single university to have two scholars in the same year. That being said, when the University of Wisconsin–Madison did it earlier this year, he wasn't exactly surprised.

UW alumni get VIP experience at Homecoming 2007

October 10, 2007

More Badger fans and friends than ever before will be able to join in this year's Homecoming celebrations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.