Tag Student life
Late-night fun: Crafting some Halloween scares
Students gathered to paint Halloween-themed suncatchers on Friday evening, Oct. 8, at Gordon Dining and Event Center in an event hosted by Wisconsin Late Night.
A night of reckoning for students
Students explored many aspects of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's past during Student Night at the Public History Project on Sept. 29 at the Chazen Museum of Art.
Pulping and screening: Students hand-make paper on Library Mall
Students and passersby had the chance to transform rag scraps and straw to paper during Holding History's annual paper making workshop on Library Mall on Sept. 29. Students from Holding History joined master papermaker Robert Possehl, Professor of English Joshua Calhoun and Bold Center for Arts Administration Co-Director Sarah Marty to provide instruction and share the history of paper making.
A heavenly time at Devil’s Lake
A group of transfer students enjoyed a day trip to Devil's Lake State Park, where they enjoyed stunning views from the quartzite bluffs and kayak rides on Devil's Lake.
‘The Wisconsin Experience’ begins for thousands of new Badgers at 2022 Convocation
Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin shared that this year’s freshman class is expected to be the largest in history at about 8,600 students — selected from a record-breaking pool of applicants of more than 60,000.
Wisconsin Student Summer Life — Emily Takacs
Emily Takacs, a rising senior studying mass communication, explains how her student job as a tech worker for UW–Madison Libraries inspired her to add a computer science certificate.
Engineer reinvents himself as an ambassador to excite kids worldwide about science
After 10 years of rejected applications and failed walk-on attempts in multiple cities, UW alum Jay Flores finally got the call to compete on American Ninja Warrior — and an opportunity to share his message about STEM and perseverance on television’s big stage.
‘Cherish your freedoms’ and ‘be kind,’ Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells 2022 graduates
An estimated crowd of just over 42,000 people, including graduates, attended the first spring commencement ceremony since 2019 that was in person and open to all family members and friends.
Hundreds gather for historic unveiling of the Divine Nine Garden Plaza
The Plaza is named in honor of the historically Black fraternities and sororities that make up NPHC, seven of which are active at UW–Madison.
Meet Barni Shiferaw: Student speaker for spring commencement
“I’ve loved UW ever since I came to campus, and I’ve had an incredible experience here, so it will be fun to reflect on that and to hopefully inspire the other graduates.”
Beyond the artistry: Dawry Ruiz dives into creative culture and student life
“I wanted to tell the stories of people who can't tell their stories.” Ruiz said. “All those things were difficult to happen to me. But to write about that, I think was very necessary, and by the time I performed, I think I was ready.”
Styled by Allegra: UW–Madison senior debuts fashion line for Pacsun
Since she stepped foot on UW–Madison’s campus in 2018, Allegra Abrams has been focused on using fashion as a means to advocate and uplift her community.
APIDA art show: Courage in Community
"Courage in Community" was the theme of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month Art Show, held at the Multicultural Student Center lounge in the Red Gym on April 16.
UW–Madison junior, First Wave artist Dawry Ruiz named national 2022 Truman Scholar
The scholarship's mission is to select and support the next generation of public service leaders. Ruiz is working toward a career in the nonprofit youth arts field.
UW mock trial team argues its way to nationals
At the nationals competition in Lancaster, Penn., the team ranked 11th out of 48 teams, and received its first-ever All-American Attorney, freshman Jackson Kunde, who ranked 25th overall.
A vigil for peace in Ukraine
Students and other members of the UW–Madison community held a vigil for peace in Ukraine on Library Mall.
2022 Senior Class Gift to go to the Green Fund
The Green Fund helps fund student-initiated projects like energy-efficient greenhouse cooling systems or solar arrays in on-campus buildings to help address the environmental footprint, social impact, and operating costs of campus facilities.
A sunny return to campus
Students enjoyed a glorious return from spring break, as Monday, the first full day of spring, was sunny and warm. They returned to new mask guidance, which no longer requires masks to be worn indoors, with some exceptions.
Makerspace fun: Waxing skis, snowboards
On Feb. 18, the creators at UW Makerspace turned to a light-hearted task: Waxing skis and snowboards.
‘Stroll’ wows crowd at Kohl Center
Members of UW–Madison "Divine Nine" fraternities and sororities performed a stroll — a dance often performed in a line by Greek letter organizations to represent power and unification — on Feb. 12 at the Kohl Center.