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Students drawn to the challenge of Spikeball

April 23, 2014

Four players, two teams, one ball, a trampoline and 25 points to win – these are the key ingredients of a popular new sport.

Llama fur and entrepreneurship build a business

April 16, 2014

Two University of Wisconsin–Madison students are bringing together collaborators on three continents to pursue their dream of building a sustainable sleeping bag.

UW students take off with Badger Aviators

April 9, 2014

Badgers now have the chance to spread their wings and take off, thanks to a student organization dedicated to spreading awareness of aviation throughout campus.

UW’s Relay for Life on April 11 will help fight cancer

April 7, 2014

Participating in a Relay For Life event, like the one set for UW–Madison on April 11, is a way to take action and help finish the fight against cancer.

Fan excitement builds for Badgers’ trek to the Final Four

April 4, 2014

Sleeping. That’s what Kate Roeder would usually be doing at 6 a.m. Fridays.

Prevention steps encouraged after mumps diagnosis on campus

April 3, 2014

University Health Services (UHS) has confirmed that three UW–Madison students have recently been diagnosed with mumps. The cases don’t appear to be connected and UHS is working with public health officials to monitor the situation.

Student team to provide medical help in Vietnam

March 26, 2014

This summer, a group of University of Wisconsin–Madison students will help provide medical care and supplies to a country that is still struggling to recover nearly 40 years after the end of a war.

Not just a game, table tennis takes off

March 5, 2014

The same year Gina Lin was applying for college, she led her high school’s table tennis team to fourth place in a national tournament. That year, the Table Tennis Club of UW–Madison won the “Rookie of the Year” award at a different national competition.

ASM Green Fund applications available to students

March 5, 2014

University of Wisconsin–Madison student organizations may now apply to receive funding for sustainability-related projects on campus from the newly created Associated Students of Madison Sustainability Committee Green Fund for Fall 2014.

Club water polo melds aspects of several sports

March 4, 2014

For those interested in finding out more about campus water polo, the men’s club is hosting its own invitational March 8-9 at the South East Recreational Facility.

Frosty Fun

February 10, 2014

Faced with a frigid winter that seems like it’ll never end, UW–Madison turned to the Hoofer Winter Carnival for a much-needed jolt of fun during the past week.

Badger Crafters provides a creative outlet for students

February 5, 2014

Using supplies ranging from paper towel tubes to glossy magazines, a group of UW students are taking what many would throw out to create art projects ranging from dream catchers to cardboard owls.

Recent Sightings: Getting organized

January 30, 2014

A member of the Badger Acts of Kindness student organization holds up a sign offering free hugs during the spring semester Student Organization Fair at the Kohl Center on Jan. 30.

Recent Sightings: Cocoa and the cold

January 27, 2014

A steady stream of students come in from the subzero winter weather and grab a free hot cocoa being offered in the Bascom Hall rotunda on Jan. 27.

Shared governance – the voice of campus

January 21, 2014

Shared governance gives representation to academic staff, classified staff, faculty and students – all taking part in making significant decisions concerning the operation of the university.

Update: No changes to Winter Commencement plans

December 22, 2013

The Winter Commencement ceremony will take place as scheduled at the Kohl Center on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. Extra crews have worked through the night to clear nearby sidewalks and plow parking lots.