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Students organize summer fundraiser to benefit cancer research

May 11, 2011

Kick It to Cancer, a University of Wisconsin–Madison student organization, will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, July 23 in Oshkosh to benefit research at… Read More

Slide show: Talk to the animals

May 5, 2011

Wagging tails and bright eyes — provided by University Health Services on May 5 — helped soothe stress levels as students prepare for final exams. Read More

Division of Student Life plans Thursday memorial

May 4, 2011

The Division of Student Life will remember five UW–Madison students who passed away during the 2010-11 academic year during a brief ceremony at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the Carillon Tower. Read More

Runner tracking app wins inaugural Qualcomm Wireless prize

April 29, 2011

A smartphone application that will allow running race observers to keep track of particular runners in real time has won $10,000 and top prize at the inaugural University of Wisconsin–Madison Qualcomm Wireless Innovation Prize. Read More

Berquam: Keep safety in mind this weekend

April 29, 2011

Although the Mifflin Street Block Party is scheduled for this Saturday, April 30, remember that there are a variety of other events that will take place around campus, says Dean of Students Lori Berquam. Read More

New Law School program aims to help student tenants

April 21, 2011

For college students, housing is just one priority among many, which makes it easy to take the first apartment or dorm room that's offered with little planning. Read More

Break the Silence against bullying event planned for today

April 15, 2011

Today, University of Wisconsin–Madison students will rally with students from across the state to take a stand against the silence that often surrounds bullying in schools and universities. Read More

All-Campus Party for UW–Madison students celebrates end of school year

April 14, 2011

The 11th annual All-Campus Party (ACP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB), kicks off today (April 14), with a Senior Party. Read More

From awareness to activism, events aim to stop sexual violence

April 13, 2011

As April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, several activities on and off campus will address community responsibility for ending sexual violence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Gluten Free Badgers support students with special diet needs

April 13, 2011

Eating right during college can be a challenge for many University of Wisconsin–Madison students. But for members of Gluten Free Badgers, a student organization for individuals with gluten intolerance, watching what they eat is a way of life. Read More

UW-Madison fusion dance team gains national notice in second year

April 12, 2011

A flurry of women in sequined costumes move across the floor to traditional Indian music, bobbing their heads in synchronized movements and clicking short wooden sticks together in time to the beat. Read More

Private dorms chip in for Japan relief

April 8, 2011

As relief efforts continue in the aftermath of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, another group of University of Wisconsin–Madison students is stepping up to provide support. Read More

The Hacker Within focuses on scientific computing

April 7, 2011

For many University of Wisconsin–Madison students, Python is a snake and C++ is just gibberish. Read More

Reminder: Vote in Tuesday’s general election

April 4, 2011

Tuesday, April 5, is Election Day. Wisconsin voters will have the chance to make their voices heard in several important state, county and local races. Read More

UW-Madison students to fight cancer at Relay for Life

April 4, 2011

While University of Wisconsin–Madison students regularly stay up all night studying or hanging out with friends, students have the chance to stay up all night for a cause at Relay for Life on Saturday, April 9. Read More

UW-Madison community breaks silence on school bullying

April 1, 2011

This April, University of Wisconsin–Madison students will rally with students from across the state to take a stand against the silence that often surrounds bullying in schools and universities. Read More

Students to hold Suicide Prevention Walk on April 9

March 31, 2011

A University of Wisconsin–Madison sophomore, has initiated an effort to fight the stigma of talking about mental illness and increasing students' awareness of suicide prevention. Read More

Greek women help high-schoolers find their perfect prom dresses

March 31, 2011

The Panhellenic Association at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will co-host the seventh annual All Dressed Up with the Junior League of Madison from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at Madison Area Technical College. Read More