Tag Student life
Recent Sightings: The write way
Undergraduate Brooke Henze, left, meets with UW Writing Center instructor Eric Vivier at the Gordon Dining and Events Center satellite location to get help with a class assignment.
Berquam: A reminder to vote
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
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…
Annual Homecoming week to emphasize community service
In the spirit of tradition and giving back to the community, students will step up during this year's Homecoming week at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to help those in need and make campus a more beautiful place for all.
Blood drive in honor of UW employee’s injured son is Wednesday
It can be a helpless feeling when your child is hurt. Larry Davis, UW–Madison associate residence life director, knows that feeling all too well. His 13-year-old son Marcos was severely injured this past summer after accidentally setting himself on fire.
UW students prepare for president’s visit to campus
As President Barack Obama makes his way to speak in front of thousands on Bascom Hill on Oct. 4 — a month before the 2012 presidential election — many students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are adjusting their schedules accordingly to attend the historic event.
Recent Sightings: Global perspective
During a Global House Party event at the University Club at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Monday, Sept. 24, postdoctoral geography student Kevin Gibbons speaks about his 2004-2007 experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Philippines.
Global House Party to celebrate Peace Corps experiences, seek new volunteers
The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Wisconsin–Madison and the Peace Corps Campus Recruiting Office at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are hosting a Global House Party to celebrate the anniversary of congressional action to create the Peace Corps, share experiences and encourage future generations to carry on the strong Peace Corps tradition at UW–Madison and across Wisconsin.
Recent Sightings: S’more fun
Students enjoy roasting marshmallows for s’mores in the fire circle outside the new Dejope Residence Hall on Sept. 10.
Recent Sightings: Meeting and greeting
Incoming transfer students participate in a networking activity during a Transfer Student Retreat event at Witte Hall at UW–Madison.
Recent Sightings: The adventure begins
Going up? A Badger Buddy volunteer (right) holds the elevator door as students and family members move belongings into Ogg Residence Hall.
UW-Madison mourns the loss of First Wave Scholar John “Vietnam” Nguyen
The University of Wisconsin–Madison community is mourning the loss of John "Vietnam" Nguyen, who died in an apparent drowning in Lake Mendota this morning (Aug. 30).
Lakeshore Nature Preserve benefits from Days of Caring volunteers
Last week, 27 volunteers participating in the 20th annual United Way of Dane County Days of Caring helped remove invasive buckthorn plants at Picnic Point, working side by side with employees from the Lakeshore Nature Preserve.
MPD seeks information on campus-area incidents
Madison police are investigating two recent incidents in the area of North Brooks Street and are seeking information from the campus community.
Dean of students communicates with students about voting
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
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.
SAFEride cab service discontinued
The UW–Madison SAFEride Cab program that provided late-night taxi rides for UW students will end June 30, 2012.
UW community mourns business graduate Roelse
The University of Wisconsin–Madison community is mourning the loss of a young alumnus who is believed to have drowned in Lake Mendota early on Friday, June 22.
International students visit Schultz family farm
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…