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Engineering students win top honors for electric snowmobile

March 14, 2011

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

March 11, 2011

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

March 7, 2011

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

March 7, 2011

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

February 28, 2011

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…

Berquam: Mental health support always available

February 26, 2011

UHS, Berquam promote resources for students, faculty and staff who are in need of assistance.

UW-Madison conference will educate for lives of purpose

February 25, 2011

The Student Personnel Association at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host its annual conference, "Educating for Lives of Purpose," on Thursday, March 10, at the Concourse Hotel. All members of the campus community are encouraged to attend.

Web chat today about the New Badger Partnership

February 24, 2011

Chancellor Biddy Martin and other university experts will chat with the campus community to answer questions and share thoughts about UW–Madison's future under a state budget proposal that would give the university additional flexibilities and distinguish it as a public authority.

Students partner with business to launch iPhone app, highlight Wisconsin-made products

February 23, 2011

What if you could enter a grocery store, and with the tap of your finger, determine which products were made in your state? Thanks to three UW–Madison graduate students and their partnership with a local grocery store, you now can.

Dance party to raise money for children’s hospital

February 18, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison students spend thousands of hours volunteering each semester. But one special service project also aims to raise more than $80,000 for American Family Children's Hospital today (Feb. 18) through the power of dance.

UW-Madison First Wave performers head to Broadway stage

February 18, 2011

Four standout student performers from the groundbreaking First Wave Spoken Word and Urban Arts Learning Community at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will perform on Thursday, Feb. 24, at the New Amsterdam Theatre on New York's Broadway as part of the New York Knicks Poetry Slam Finals.

Inspired by mom’s illness, student raises thousands for MS research

February 17, 2011

Becky Hall, a UW–Madison sophomore majoring in political science, has is on a quest to raise $50,000 for research on multiple sclerosis.

Recent sightings: Ready, set, answers!

February 16, 2011

With their laptops fired up, UW–Madison academic advisors and Parent Program staff answered a steady stream of questions during a live web chat on…

Academic advising web chat scheduled for Feb. 15

February 8, 2011

Do you have questions about courses, majors and advising? UW–Madison wants to help.

StoryCorps to take part in UW–Madison Peace Corps event

February 8, 2011

StoryCorps, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs, will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison from March 24-26 as part of "Peace Corps and Africa: 50 Years," an event honoring and assessing a half-century of volunteer service.

Dean of students: Vote in Feb. 15 primary election

February 8, 2011

Tuesday, Feb. 15 is Election Day. Wisconsin voters will have the chance to make their voices heard in several important state, county and local races.

Year of the Arts events shine spotlight all over campus

February 8, 2011

The Year of the Arts will roll through spring semester with enticing performances and events that showcase the breadth, depth, power and purpose of the arts on campus.