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All UW–Madison students in Chile safe

February 27, 2010

UW-Madison has confirmed the safety of all of its students studying in Chile in the wake of the massive earthquake. International Academic Programs has a total of 24 students in its program at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile in Santiago (12 UW–Madison undergraduate students; 12 University Michigan students), with three additional students studying elsewhere in Santiago with programs affiliated with the Wisconsin School of Business (1) and the College of Engineering (2).

Figure skating club: The u-rah Rockettes of the ice

February 24, 2010

Figure Skating Club president Kayla Haag says there's just nothing quite like the Winter Olympics.

Contest gives students chance to name the new south campus union

February 23, 2010

The Associated Students of Madison, working with the Wisconsin Union, will hold a contest to name the new Union building that is scheduled to be finished in 2011.

Fruit tree sprayer wins UW–Madison innovation competition

February 12, 2010

A system to make fruit tree pesticide spraying safer for people and the environment won the top prize and $10,000 in the Schoofs Prize for Creativity, an annual competition at the University of Wisconsin–Madison that rewards innovative and marketable ideas.

WSUM to broadcast trivia marathon

February 11, 2010

This 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, 2010

University 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, 2010

The 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, 2010

A 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, 2010

Twenty-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, 2010

Medical 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, 2010

To 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, 2010

Beginning 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, 2010

Shanica 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, 2010

Textbook 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, 2010

UW-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, 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.