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Support available for UW–Madison students

September 9, 2009

In the wake of a recent student death in University Housing, UW–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is reminding the campus community that resources are always available to students who are experiencing difficult times.

A message to students from Dean of Students Lori Berquam regarding personal safety

September 4, 2009

Dear Students, I hope your semester is off to a safe and successful start. You should be aware that there have been several…

Blue-green algae spotted on Lake Mendota

July 13, 2009

Cyanobacteria, or toxic blue-green algae blooms, have been spotted on Lake Mendota in the area of Memorial Union and Hoofers.

New students eligible for WiscAlerts-Text

June 17, 2009

New students attending SOAR this summer are encouraged to enroll in WiscAlerts-Text, the university’s emergency text-messaging system.

Campus buses detoured for six weeks due to construction

June 15, 2009

Because of a utility construction project under way just east of Bascom Hall, Observatory Drive has been closed to traffic between North Park Street and North Charter Street.

UW-Madison lifts advisory against travel to Mexico

May 26, 2009

Based on the recommendation of the International Emergency Response Committee (IERC), UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has lifted the campus advisory on nonessential travel to Mexico.

UW-Madison cancels early summer Mexico programs

May 8, 2009

Based on the recommendations of the university’s International Emergency Response Committee, Chancellor Biddy Martin is instructing campus units to cancel student programs in Mexico that are scheduled  to depart before June 1.

Housing encourages residents to lock doors while sleeping

May 6, 2009

During the early morning hours today (May 6), a resident of Witte Hall let a male nonresident into the building. Soon after, a different student allowed the same individual to enter a stairwell.

UWPD seeking info on Tripp Hall burglary

May 2, 2009

University of Wisconsin Police Department officials are seeking information about a burglary early Saturday morning inside Tripp Hall in the Lakeshore area.

With final exams coming up, I don’t want to get sick. Should I go to the Mifflin Street block party?

May 1, 2009

UWPD reports thefts from campus parking lots

April 29, 2009

Since mid-April, several vehicle break-ins have occurred in Lot 46, 301 N. Lake St., and Lot 83 (the Fluno Center), 314 N. Frances St.

Stay safe on Mifflin Street this Saturday

April 28, 2009

The Offices of the Dean of Students offers safety tips ahead of the Mifflin Street Block Party on May 2.

UW-Madison officials monitoring swine flu

April 26, 2009

UW-Madison officials are actively monitoring reports of swine flu that is affecting Mexico, with additional cases in California and Texas.

UPDATE: Power restored to east campus

April 10, 2009

As of 12:27 p.m., power has been restored to all buildings. Workers on Library Mall or East Campus Mall may have hit a line, causing the outages.

Campaign to focus on alcohol, consent, sexual assault

April 1, 2009

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

Madison Area Crime Stoppers to receive tips by text message

March 23, 2009

A new crime-fighting tool is now at the fingertips of area residents. They can now use their cell phones to text tips to Madison Area Crime Stoppers.

Campus Area Housing Office warns students about subletting scams

March 19, 2009

The Visitor and Information Program's Campus Area Housing Office is warning students about a recent upsurge in rental scams in Madison, saying students trying to sublet their apartments are especially vulnerable. The office has provided a number of tips to help identify scams and suggests that students forward suspicious e-mails to them.