Tag UW-Madison Police
Update: Maureen Grant remembered by campus community
June 23, 2011Maureen Grant, a 26-year employee of UW Libraries, is being remembered as a talented colleague and conversationalist. Grant was identified Thursday afternoon as the victim of Wednesday’s fatal University Avenue accident involving a Madison Metro bus. Read More
Drivers urged to be alert to campus traffic detours
May 24, 2011Drivers in the campus area are being reminded that North Charter Street is closed between Observatory and Linden drives due to an underground utility project related to steam and chilled water service. Read More
UWPD seeks information on recent incidents
May 4, 2011As the semester comes to a close, UW–Madison Police are seeking information about three violent incidents that took place on and around campus on April… Read More
Berquam: Keep safety in mind this weekend
April 29, 2011Although the Mifflin Street Block Party is scheduled for this Saturday, April 30, remember that there are a variety of other events that will take place around campus, says Dean of Students Lori Berquam. Read More
From awareness to activism, events aim to stop sexual violence
April 13, 2011As April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, several activities on and off campus will address community responsibility for ending sexual violence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Students to hold Suicide Prevention Walk on April 9
March 31, 2011A University of Wisconsin–Madison sophomore, has initiated an effort to fight the stigma of talking about mental illness and increasing students' awareness of suicide prevention. Read More
UW-Madison Police Department joins an elite segment of law enforcement
March 29, 2011The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) has awarded the University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department full advanced law enforcement accreditation. Read More
MPD seeks information on Park St. stabbing
March 28, 2011Madison police are investigating the apparent stabbing death of a 23-year-old man after a fight at a south side gas station this weekend. Read More
New council to improve response to violence on campus
March 9, 2011Members of the End Violence on Campus (EVOC) initiative announce the creation of a new University of Wisconsin–Madison council, committed to developing coordinated strategies and procedures in response to sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Read More
Classic tips for a timeless spring break
March 7, 2011As University of Wisconsin–Madison students count down the hours until spring break begins, University Health Services (UHS) is celebrating its 100th anniversary of supporting student health and finding that some advice never goes out of style. Read More
Support offered for employment-related stress
February 17, 2011The prospect of uncertainty around the state budget process has many UW–Madison students, faculty, staff, families and friends facing higher-than-normal levels of stress and anxiety. Faculty, staff and students can turn to several resources. Read More
Classes, events and normal campus services will resume on Thursday
February 2, 20113:30 p.m. update: Classes, events and normal campus services will resume on Thursday, Feb. 3. Officials thanked the community for flexibility and patience in dealing… Read More
Snow Action Day extended through Thursday
February 2, 2011December has arrived with a snowy punch, a reminder of the university's need to tame inclement weather by keeping sidewalks, bus shelters and parking lots clear and safe. Read More
New program opens doors around campus for students seeking support
January 25, 2011University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison announced the launch of Let's Talk, a program that lets UW–Madison students chat informally with staff from UHS Counseling and Consultation Services at drop-in centers around campus. Read More
Pedestrians asked to consider their safety on campus
January 14, 2011Since the construction fencing went up around the site of the School of Human Ecology's addition last spring, many pedestrians at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have paid little or no attention to the signs telling them that the sidewalk on the north side of Linden Drive is closed and urging them to use the sidewalk on the south side of the roadway. Read More
Prevent theft over winter break
December 14, 2010Theft is one of the most common crimes on the UW–Madison campus. As students head home for winter break, there are several easy steps you… Read More
Campus shakes off blizzard effects
December 11, 201011 a.m. Monday update: Campus operations are normal. Monday classes and the Monday work day are being held as usual. However, the NWS has… Read More
Police accreditation assessment team invites public comment
December 8, 2010A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive on Saturday, Dec. 11 to examine all aspects… Read More
Sunday’s cancellations due to blizzard
December 8, 20101:30 p.m. update: If you have information about campus event cancellations or service changes as a result of the weekend blizzard, email chancellor@news.wisc.edu. The list… Read More
Madison police seek info on weekend incidents
November 8, 2010The Madison Police Department is seeking information two unrelated downtown incidents. In the first, a UW–Madison student was robbed at knifepoint in the 1200 block… Read More