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SOAR returns home to new Union South
For the first time since 2008, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) will take place in Union South, returning the program's original, but greatly enhanced, home base.
Hilliard named Multicultural Student Center director
The Division of Student Life has appointed Donte Hilliard as new director of the Multicultural Student Center (MSC). Hilliard has served as the MSC’s interim…
Live captioning available for commencement video streams
For the first time, each of UW–Madison’s five spring commencement ceremonies at the Kohl Center will be live captioned in real time.
Students organize summer fundraiser to benefit cancer research
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…
Slide show: Talk to the animals
Wagging tails and bright eyes — provided by University Health Services on May 5 — helped soothe stress levels as students prepare for final exams.
Division of Student Life plans Thursday memorial
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.
Runner tracking app wins inaugural Qualcomm Wireless prize
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.
Berquam: Keep safety in mind this weekend
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.
New Law School program aims to help student tenants
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.
Break the Silence against bullying event planned for today
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.
All-Campus Party for UW–Madison students celebrates end of school year
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.
From awareness to activism, events aim to stop sexual violence
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.
Gluten Free Badgers support students with special diet needs
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.
UW-Madison fusion dance team gains national notice in second year
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.
Private dorms chip in for Japan relief
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.
The Hacker Within focuses on scientific computing
For many University of Wisconsin–Madison students, Python is a snake and C++ is just gibberish.
Reminder: Vote in Tuesday’s general election
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.
UW-Madison students to fight cancer at Relay for Life
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.