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WSUM to broadcast trivia marathon
February 11, 2010This weekend, the University of Wisconsin–Madison student radio station WSUM 91.7FM is teaming with St. Cloud State University's student radio to broadcast their 50-hour trivia marathon.
Wisconsin Dance Marathon ready for a second year
February 11, 2010University of Wisconsin–Madison students are raising cash to dance the night away at the second annual Wisconsin Dance Marathon Friday-Saturday, Feb. 26-27.
Trip to Las Vegas is ‘On, Wisconsin!’ YouTube contest prize
February 9, 2010The winners of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's "On, Wisconsin!" YouTube contest will receive two travel packages to Las Vegas to attend the Badger football game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 4.
UW-Madison computer team gets honorable mention in world finals
February 8, 2010A University of Wisconsin–Madison student computer team has earned an honorable mention at a world championship competition, held last week in Harbin, China.
Student inventions featured in Innovation Days
February 8, 2010Twenty-three inventions designed and built by 37 innovative students from across campus will be on display at the annual University of Wisconsin–Madison Innovation Days competitions, to be held Thursday and Friday, Feb. 11 and 12, at Engineering Hall.
Med students make an impact on patients through research
February 4, 2010Medical students don't have to wait until they become practicing physicians to make a positive impact on the community. There are numerous opportunities for students in the MD Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health to get involved, from community service programs to student organizations.
Campus events mark Black History Month
February 3, 2010To celebrate the rich culture and traditions that Black History Month honors, educational, artistic and social events have been scheduled across campus.
Office of Student Financial Aid prepares for direct lending
February 3, 2010Beginning with the 2010-11 academic year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is joining thousands of other U.S. higher education institutions in the Federal Direct Student Loan Program.
UW-Madison plans tribute to student Adkins
January 20, 2010Shanica Adkins, the late University of Wisconsin–Madison senior killed in a Dec. 31 auto accident, is being remembered as a kind and passionate young woman who was dedicated to helping others.
ASM, UW–Madison assist students with textbook costs
January 14, 2010Textbook costs can be a burden for college students. The University of Wisconsin–Madison's student government and university administration are working hard to address these potential difficulties on behalf of students and families.
Senior makes her mark in the music industry
January 14, 2010UW-Madison senior Nika Roza Danilova has garnered an international following under the name Zola Jesus for her experimental caterwauler music.
UW-Madison students safe after Haiti quake
January 13, 2010Two 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, 2010Some say that love at first sight is impossible. Colin Tucker would disagree.
UWPD: Use common sense to foil thieves
December 15, 2009UW-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, 2009With 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.
Winter commencement set for Dec. 20
December 10, 2009The 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, 2009University 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.