Tag Division of Student Life

UW-Madison student hospitalized with meningitis

April 10, 2013

UW-Madison has confirmed that a student has been hospitalized with meningococcal disease. Additional details are not immediately available out of respect for the medical privacy of the student and the student's family.

Berquam: Be aware of sexual assault information, resources

April 10, 2013

Dean of Students Lori Berquam recently emailed students about the importance of sexual assault resources, statistics and prevention during April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Berquam: A reminder to vote

November 3, 2012

Dean of Students Lori Berquam is reminding students to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Below is a message being sent to the UW–Madison student body.

UW-Madison offers assistance for hurricane-impacted students

October 29, 2012

UW-Madison students who may be impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to call the Dean of Students office for assistance with any academic and student…

Finalists named for assistant dean and director of the Center for the First-Year Experience

October 15, 2012

Three finalists have been selected in the university’s search for an assistant dean and director of the Center for the First-Year Experience

Dean of students communicates with students about voting

August 8, 2012

I believe it's important to help students learn to register and vote in elections of local, state and national importance.

MPD, UWPD, UW–Madison address University Avenue incidents

August 1, 2012

The Madison Police Department, the University of Wisconsin Police Department and the Division of Student Life are seeking help from the community to address a string of violent incidents that have taken place on University Avenue in recent weeks.

International students visit Schultz family farm

June 22, 2012

The Schultz Family Farm in Cottage Grove, Wis., will be the site of the third annual international student farm outing on Sunday, June 24, when…

Berquam: Violence near campus is unacceptable

May 19, 2012

University leaders are condemning a serious act of violence that took place early Saturday, May 19 close to the UW–Madison campus.

Important voting information for UW–Madison students

May 10, 2012

Recent changes in voting laws, combined with the end of the semester, may require you to plan ahead.

Berquam: If you attend Mifflin, be safe, smart

May 2, 2012

University of Wisconsin–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is hoping students decide to skip the Mifflin Street block party this weekend. But if they do attend, she's suggesting they listen closely to public safety officials and remember that dangerous behavior can have long-lasting consequences.

University Health Services encourages students to “do spring break right”

March 15, 2012

Whether surfing or skiing, volunteering or relaxing, or visiting with family and friends, visions of spring break are on the minds of UW–Madison students.

UW–Madison to issue voter IDs to students who require them

November 21, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison students who do not have valid Wisconsin IDs will be issued a free supplemental identification card for voting purposes only, Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell has announced.

Gabe Javier: Sharing stories to help others share their own

October 11, 2011

Since arriving in August, Gabe Javier, assistant dean of students and director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Campus Center, has hit the ground running.

UW–Madison plans assistance for hurricane-affected students

August 26, 2011

UW–Madison students who may be affected by Hurricane Irene are encouraged to call the Division of Student Life for assistance with any academic and student…

LGBT Campus Center names Javier as director

June 15, 2011

The Division of Student Life has appointed Gabe Javier as new assistant dean of students and director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Campus Center.

Langdon Street Incident: Statement by Lori Berquam, Dean of Students and Damon Williams, Vice Provost for Diversity

June 10, 2011

“The incident that occurred on Langdon Street yesterday — a Spider-Man doll being hung by its neck — is a reminder of the importance…

University responds to Langdon incident

June 9, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison staff from the Division of Student Life and the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate responded Thursday to…

UW-Madison mourns the loss of two students

January 15, 2011

Tommy Kuehn, Anna Shoemaker both passed away on Thursday, Jan. 13.

Dean of students: Study strong during finals

December 10, 2010

Dean of Students Lori Berquam and the Division of Student Life are encouraging students to “study strong” as the semester reaches its final stage.