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Campus flu-shot clinics start Sept. 30
University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will once again offer free seasonal influenza immunizations (flu shots) for all registered students, faculty and staff.
New Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house to be dedicated
The new Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house will be dedicated at 237 Langdon St. this week, nearly three years after a fire destroyed the original historic building on the same lot.
UW–Madison Diversity Forum set for Oct. 6
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate will host the annual Diversity Forum from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, at Union South.
Slide show: Campus Beauty
With a new academic year under way and autumn just around the corner, Inside UW–Madison, an e-newsletter, recently asked faculty and staff to name their favorite natural places on campus. Whether you can check them out in person or can only admire from afar, here are some of the locations that no doubt inspired Newsweek and The Daily Beast to rank UW–Madison as the second-most beautiful college campus.
UW–Madison remembers Sept. 11 attacks 10 years later
Nearly 10 years ago, thousands of University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty, staff and community members hungry for a connection to the devastation on the East Coast packed Library Mall in the heart of campus for a vigil to commemorate the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Campus aims to increase alcohol safety with new ‘BASICS’ sanction, emergency action guidelines
Starting this fall, University of Wisconsin–Madison students who commit alcohol-related violations of university policy will likely be required to take a class called BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) as part of the disciplinary process, according to Dean of Students Lori Berquam.
Yellow Ribbon Program will aid UW–Madison’s military veterans
U.S. military veterans are a preferred population for admission to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and this fall the university is participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program, formally titled the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program.
Recent sightings: First day of class
Students make their way through the front doors of Bascom Hall on the first class day of the new academic year. Jodie Perman…
New students at convocation express enthusiasm, Badger pride
Interim Chancellor David Ward’s voice resonated through the Kohl Center today (Sept. 1) as he officially welcomed new students to campus at the Chancellor’s Convocation for New Students.
Wisconsin Involvement Network to debut this fall
Starting this fall semester, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be launching a campuswide initiative called the Wisconsin Involvement Network (WIN).
Multicultural Student Center to host annual celebration
On Friday, Sept. 2, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Multicultural Student Center will sponsor the 30th annual Multicultural Orientation Reception celebration.
Students: Charge your smartphones and prepare to #FindUW
Students are invited to participate in #FindUW, a social-media scavenger hunt, starting Aug. 31.
UW–Madison plans assistance for hurricane-affected students
UW–Madison students who may be affected by Hurricane Irene are encouraged to call the Division of Student Life for assistance with any academic and student…
Groups partner to reduce waste during August move-out
In collaboration with St. Vincent de Paul and Dumpster Diving Revolution, Student United Way has designated numerous areas for University of Wisconsin–Madison students moving in and out of apartments to donate unwanted items to local community organizations.
Student photo campaign aims to end gender-based violence
As she prepares for a year in South Africa, University of Wisconsin–Madison junior Erika Dickerson-Despenza has many priorities: saying goodbye to friends, adapting to a new culture.
Visitor & Information Programs office moves to Union South
Visitor & Information Programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has moved its administrative office to the new Union South.
UW-Madison undergrads win NASA habitat design competition
It's an inflatable home fit for an asteroid: Designing a prototype habitat that looks like giant tent for the next generation of space explorers, an interdisciplinary team of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduate students has won the NASA eXploration Habitat Academic Innovation Challenge.
Hip-hop education in the heartland
Now celebrating its sixth year, the annual Hip-Hop Educator and Community Leader Training Institute will be held on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus from July 6 to 10.