Tag Student life

UW-Madison students safe after Haiti quake

January 13, 2010

Two separate groups of UW–Madison students are unharmed and accounted for after Tuesday’s catastrophic earthquake near Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

UW-Madison sophomore doubles as professional snowboarder

January 7, 2010

Some say that love at first sight is impossible. Colin Tucker would disagree.

UWPD: Use common sense to foil thieves

December 15, 2009

UW-Madison students, faculty and staff can help prevent burglaries and thefts during finals and the upcoming winter break by using common sense and taking simple security precautions.

UHS offers art-themed study break, stress-management tips

December 14, 2009

With the excitement of a snow day behind them, University of Wisconsin–Madison students returned to the libraries to write the semester's last research papers and study for final exams, which begin Thursday, Dec. 17.

Slide show: Polar Practice

December 14, 2009

Slide show: Campus snow day

December 10, 2009

Winter commencement set for Dec. 20

December 10, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's midyear commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 20. They will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Kohl Center. Each ceremony will be approximately two hours long.

UW-Madison students: Get an H1N1 shot Dec. 4

December 2, 2009

University of Wisconsin–Madison students aged 24 and under are encouraged to come to the Southeast Recreational Facility (SERF) on Friday, Dec. 4, to get a free H1N1 flu shot in a flash.

Badger Yearbook celebrates 125th edition

December 2, 2009

In 1884, a group of University of Wisconsin–Madison juniors pulled out their typewriters and dedicated "The Trochos," the Latin word for "badger," to "the ladies of '85, in testimony of our high appreciation and esteem."

NACLO competition introduces students to computational linguistics

December 1, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Department of Computer Sciences will host local high-school and middle-school participants in the 2010 North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad (NACLO) open competition.

Dean of students to host listening session on LGBT issues

November 25, 2009

Do you have ideas or opinions about LGBT services and resources on campus? LGBT Campus Center Director Eric Trekell and Dean of Students Lori Berquam are hosting a listening session for UW–Madison community students, faculty and staff.

A campus-bound Thanksgiving

November 25, 2009

This Thanksgiving, a couple of programs involving the University of Wisconsin–Madison help students and families celebrating on campus to make their holiday as tasty and cozy as those traveling across the country.

Learning community teaches spirit of entrepreneurship

November 24, 2009

In high school, computer programmer Tim McGowan enrolled in advanced-placement Latin. When it came time to study for the big exam, he was ready to admit that languages weren't his thing.

Student-athlete leads Red and White Hunger Fight

November 23, 2009

In the weeks before Thanksgiving, most college students anxiously count down the days and midterms standing between them and a big meal at home with family and friends.

Slide show: Rail Jam at Memorial Union

November 21, 2009

More than 30 local skiers and snowboarders competed for fun and prizes on 20 tons of man-made snow during the Hoofer Ski and Snow Board Club's first Hoofer Rail Jam at the Memorial Union Terrace on Nov. 19, 2009.

Tour de Touchdown raises funds for American Family Children’s Hospital

November 17, 2009

The brothers of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity are aiming to raise $12,500 for the American Family Children's Hospital as part of a benefit bike ride that begins this week.

Slide show: Morning Crew

November 13, 2009

The ritual of a 6:15-8:15 a.m. crew practice is about to begin for the Wisconsin women's openweight rowing team.

Zimmermann scholarship assists UW–Madison student

November 9, 2009

The family of the late University of Wisconsin–Madison student Brittany Zimmermann has awarded a scholarship to financially assist a UW–Madison freshman from Marshfield, Wis.

A year after historic election, students stay involved in politics

November 3, 2009

One year after UW–Madison students surged to the polls, the historic 2008 campaign has sparked an ongoing interest in politics among students.

Slide show: A Century of Song

October 19, 2009

“On, Wisconsin!” — the fight song near and dear to every Badger’s heart — turns 100 this year, and the UW Marching Band paid tribute at the Homecoming game at Camp Randall Stadium on Oct. 17.