Tag Student life

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. Read More

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… Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

Vote in ASM Fall Election Oct. 16-18

October 10, 2007

UW-Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is encouraging all students to play an active role in shared governance by voting in upcoming Associated Students of Madison (ASM) fall elections. Read More

Learning the ropes with Eric Knueve

October 9, 2007

Eric Knueve has been climbing trees and swinging from ropes for most of his professional life. As adviser for Adventure Learning Programs, a unit of the Student Organizations Office, he’s an expert in experiential education, a teaching philosophy involving learning by doing. Read More

Upcoming conference focuses on first-year experiences

October 3, 2007

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the First-Year Conference Thursday, Oct. 11, to discuss ways to engage new students and set them on the path for a successful academic career. Read More

Cell phone drive, Clery report to benefit safety

October 2, 2007

Campus crime and safety continue to be serious concerns for the campus and city. For the month of October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the university is participating in a used cellular phone drive and encouraging all members of the campus community to download the most recent version of the annual campus safety report, commonly called the Clery Report. Read More

Take part in National Depression Screening Day

October 2, 2007

An estimated one million people in Wisconsin, and 16 percent of all Americans, are suffering from depression — and many don’t recognize the symptoms or know where to turn for help. As part of National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, Oct. 11, Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton encourages you to take a confidential screening. Read More

Alumni celebrate 150 years of Greek life at UW–Madison

October 2, 2007

Alumni are coming back to the University of Wisconsin–Madison this month for a weekend of fraternity and sorority events honoring the Greek community's 150th anniversary on campus. Read More

UW Police: Don’t take rides from strangers

October 1, 2007

University of Wisconsin Police Department officials are reminding students, faculty and staff not to accept rides from people they do not know. Read More

A safety message from Dean of Students Lori Berquam

September 27, 2007

Whether you are a new or continuing student, please know that in our community, we do our best to take care of one another. I urge you to pay close attention to your own personal safety and look out for your friends and roommates, especially when out downtown, late at night. Read More

Recent sightings: Gybe-ho!

September 26, 2007

Photo: Jeff Miller Students Jim Hamre, second from left, and Jane Schmieding, second from right, who usually use… Read More

Grab a PB & J with the Dean of Students

September 25, 2007

Dean of Students Lori Berquam and staff from Offices of the Dean of Students will encourage student nutrition by handing out free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Read More

Recent sightings: Halliburton protest

September 21, 2007

Approximately 100 protesters fill the main floor of the Engineering Centers Building to protest against Halliburton’s recruiting efforts during an engineering… Read More

Coach Bielema asks fans to wear red to Camp Randall

September 13, 2007

Starting with this Saturday’s football game against The Citadel, and continuing throughout the season, Wisconsin football coach Bret Bielema is asking fans to wear red this week and every week at Camp Randall Stadium. Read More

Recent sightings: Breathing space

September 12, 2007

Using seating on the main floor, undergraduate Megan Kaiser studies as sunlight streams in the six-story main atrium of the… Read More

Concrete Canoe team victorious in the Netherlands

September 11, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Concrete Canoe Team dominated the 30th annual Dutch Concrete Canoe Challenge this weekend in the Netherlands. The team took first place overall, with victories in five out of the six race categories. The team's 20-foot, 176-pound canoe, Descendent, also won the construction and innovation categories for its design and use of environmentally sound concrete. Read More

Hip-hop filmmaker weighs in on manhood, sexual violence

September 11, 2007

Byron Hurt, a filmmaker who loves hip-hop and is the co-founder and former associate director of the United States Marine Corps gender violence prevention program, will address students and community members about sexual violence on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Theater. Read More

L&S to hold open house on Friday, Sept. 7

September 5, 2007

Students in the College of Letters and Science are invited to an open house to learn about the college’s advising services and plans for the coming academic year. Read More