Tag Student life

Student orientation launches with a renewed focus

June 5, 2012

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) officially launched at Union South on May 31, promising an experience that will be slightly different for the 2012 incoming new transfer and freshmen students.

Interfaith, community service challenge lays groundwork for religious dialogue

May 25, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's participation in a White House initiative to foster interfaith dialogue and service has built a solid foundation for an ongoing discussion on campus, organizers say.

Fraternity chapter receives two-year suspension

May 24, 2012

UW-Madison’s Delta Upsilon fraternity chapter has been suspended for two years in the wake of violations of Student Organization Conduct policies.

UW police honored by local Red Cross chapter

May 23, 2012

The Badger Chapter of the American Red Cross has named the UW–Madison Police Department the 2011 Top Public Safety Unit in Dane County.

Badger Volunteers honored for community service

May 16, 2012

Badger Volunteers from the UW–Madison's Morgridge Center for Public Service, 120 in all, were honored last month with a Distinguished Service Award by United Way of Dane County.

UHS offers tips to minimize stress, maximize productivity

May 7, 2012

While a relief for many students after 15 long weeks, the end of the semester also brings with it a flurry of exams, papers, presentations, and project deadlines.

National Down Syndrome Congress recognizes Wisconsin Singers

May 6, 2012

The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) recognized the Wisconsin Singers for working with a cognitively challenged young man at a dance workshop in January.

Recent sightings: No worries

April 27, 2012

As the days between now and commencement begin ticking down, students danced the night away at Club Bucky held in the backyard of Witte…

African Students Association celebrates 10 years

April 11, 2012

The African Students Association will honor its ten-year anniversary on UW–Madison's campus with a two-day celebration featuring keynote speaker Naomi Tutu.

UW-Madison Leadership Summit and Career Fair set for April 10

April 5, 2012

All UW–Madison students are invited to attend the inaugural UW–Madison Leadership Summit and Career Fair, which aims to connect undergraduate students to employers who are hiring for summer and fall internships, part-time, and full-time job opportunities.

Community service at UW again earns national recognition

March 29, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which recognizes higher education institutions that reflect the values of community service and achieve meaningful community outcomes.

Recent sightings: A study in color

March 28, 2012

Below the glow of multi-colored lights, students are seen studying in a common area of 333 East Campus Mall on March 21, 2012.

University responds to fraternity incident

March 21, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is responding to a report of a racial incident involving two African-American female students and members of a campus fraternity.

ASM spring elections now open

March 19, 2012

From March 19 to 21, all UW–Madison students will be able to vote in the Associated Students of Madison (ASM) spring elections.

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.

Students plan UW–Madison’s first Fashion Week

March 6, 2012

Last year, stylish students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison made a name for themselves by creating MODA, an online fashion magazine [http://modamadison.com]. Now, these young entrepreneurs plan to present the first annual UW–Madison Fashion Week.