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Inspired by mom’s illness, student raises thousands for MS research
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!
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
Do you have questions about courses, majors and advising? UW–Madison wants to help.
StoryCorps to take part in UW–Madison Peace Corps event
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
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
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.
Battle of the bands helps preview new Union South
In anticipation of the new Union South, UW–Madison will hold a battle of the bands to help preview the facility’s state-of-the-art music venue Tuesday, Feb. 15 at the Memorial Union.
Share your Wisconsin experience as a guide for Visitor and Information Programs
Visitor and Information Programs is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic students to represent UW–Madison as information guides and tour guides beginning this spring and summer.
New program opens doors around campus for students seeking support
University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison announced the launch of Let's Talk, a program that lets UW–Madison students chat informally with staff from UHS Counseling and Consultation Services at drop-in centers around campus.
Fund established for severely injured student
The friends and family of a UW–Madison graduate student who was injured in a New Year’s Day attack in Puerto Rico have set up a…
Sharing the Joy: It’s a win-win situation for Badger Volunteers and community groups
Talk about Badger spirit. A volunteer program that started small now spreads the enthusiasm and generosity of more than 400 UW–Madison students each semester to schools, community centers, food banks and more. Starting Tuesday, Jan. 18, students can begin registering online to take part in the program during spring semester.
UW-Madison mourns the loss of two students
Tommy Kuehn, Anna Shoemaker both passed away on Thursday, Jan. 13.
Registration for Badger Volunteers begins Jan. 18
Talk about Badger spirit. A volunteer program that started small now spreads the enthusiasm and generosity of more than 400 University of Wisconsin–Madison students each semester to schools, community centers, food banks and more.
Pedestrians asked to consider their safety on campus
Since the construction fencing went up around the site of the School of Human Ecology's addition last spring, many pedestrians at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have paid little or no attention to the signs telling them that the sidewalk on the north side of Linden Drive is closed and urging them to use the sidewalk on the south side of the roadway.
Poster helps keep doors to learning open
Camp Randall’s shaded archway, a bannered Bascom Hall and the ivy-clung portico of the Carillon are three of the photographs gracing a new poster on…
Careers Conference marks 25 years on Jan. 24-26
Later this month, the Careers Conference, hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center on Education and Work, will mark 25 years of career education and development with its annual event in Madison.
Moments in Time: 2010 Photographers’ Choice
It’s been another energetic year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison — and we have the photos to prove it.