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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.
UW-Madison community breaks silence on school bullying
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.
Students to hold Suicide Prevention Walk on April 9
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.
Greek women help high-schoolers find their perfect prom dresses
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.
Ceremony to dedicate new McBurney Disability Resource Center
Two acclaimed alumni from the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be on hand when the new McBurney Disability Resource Center is dedicated in a grand opening ceremony from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the center, located at 702 W. Johnson St.
Japanese students at UW–Madison spearhead relief efforts
Following the events of the earthquakes and tsunami in Japan on March 11, members of University of Wisconsin–Madison's Japanese community are working together to assist relief efforts despite being far from home. Their work is only one part of the relief effort under way on the UW–Madison campus.
Web chat at 4 p.m. Tuesday with Dean Lori Berquam
Live chat to cover student questions and feedback on the New Badger Partnership.
Listening session: Bicycles on Picnic Point
Bicycle use and abuse on Picnic Point will be the subject of a listening session at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Memorial Union from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21.
Engineering students win top honors for electric snowmobile
There wasn’t much snow on the ground in Madison, Wisconsin, this weekend, but there was plenty in Houghton, Michigan, as a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering students continued their tradition of dominance at the 2011 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge.
Update: UW–Madison supporting Japan study abroad students
In the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami, UW–Madison has confirmed the safety of all of its students studying in Japan.
Survey to assess student involvement
In a few days, UW–Madison freshmen and seniors will receive an e-mail from Provost Paul DeLuca inviting them to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
Classic tips for a timeless spring break
As University of Wisconsin–Madison students count down the hours until spring break begins, University Health Services (UHS) is celebrating its 100th anniversary of supporting student health and finding that some advice never goes out of style.
Recent sightings: Black Men’s Forum
On Feb. 25, 2011, members of the Wisconsin Association of Black Men (WABM), a UW–Madison student organization, along with students from the Chicago Urban…