Tag Student life

Audio slide show: First Night at the Overture

August 31, 2009

Students who are new to UW–Madison were off and running not long after they settled in to their residence halls. More than 3,000 freshmen and transfer students filled spaces at the Overture Center for the Arts in downtown Madison on Aug. 28 at an event dubbed First Night at the Overture.

Sigma Chi chapter faces reduced sanctions

August 31, 2009

UW-Madison’s Sigma Chi fraternity chapter faces reduced sanctions in the wake of violations of Greek policies on alcohol.

Recent sightings: Textbook swap

August 28, 2009

Sophomore Miki Hirano (right) checks in a stack of used textbooks with student Andrew Briddell (left) during the Associated Students of Madison (ASM)…

UW-Madison prepares for new semester with flu in mind

August 27, 2009

As University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty and staff prepare for next week's start of the 2009-10 academic year, administrators and campus health officials are finalizing plans to manage an expected re-emergence of the H1N1 influenza virus, or "swine flu."

UW-Madison named military-friendly school

August 26, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named to the first-ever list of military-friendly schools.

UW-Madison students set trends in information technology

August 25, 2009

Students continue to embrace technologies for personal use, including, more than ever, in the classroom. Well-versed before entering college, university students use a variety of new technologies to help them with their coursework.

UW Twitterverse: We’ve got a question for you

August 24, 2009

For the first time, UW–Madison is using social media to answer many crucial questions to introduce new students to the university and Madison.

Associated Students of Madison to hold fourth textbook swap

August 24, 2009

The Associated Students of Madison (ASM) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is hosting another textbook swap from Friday, Aug. 28-Sunday, Aug. 30, at Gordon Commons 2A.

It’s that time again: Move-in at university residence halls

August 21, 2009

University of Wisconsin–Madison students will be arriving at their campus residence halls next week, and that means that some streets will be closed or limited to one-way traffic.

Recent sightings: Move-out night

August 17, 2009

Senior Matt Rossman reads a comic book while hanging out in his vehicle — packed with his belongings — in Lot 91 near the…

Volunteer organization encourages students to make a difference

August 17, 2009

There is often a lot more to volunteering than showing up and giving it your all. In a community like the University of Wisconsin–Madison, it's easy to write off volunteering as too far away or too intimidating because it's often so different than campus life.

Move-Out Night to assist temporarily displaced students

August 10, 2009

It's a common problem among University of Wisconsin–Madison students renting off-campus apartments and houses: Your old lease ends at noon on Aug. 14. Your new lease doesn't begin until noon on Aug.15.

A day in the life of SOAR

August 3, 2009

As Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) closes its main period for 2009, here is a collection of wisdom captured during a day in the life of SOAR.

SOAR star retires after 51 years at UW–Madison

July 30, 2009

Student finances aren't supposed to be funny. Wally Douma decided to change that.

UW-Madison students perform at International Youth Poetry Slam Festival

July 15, 2009

Thirteen UW–Madison students from the First Wave Hip Hop Theater Ensemble will perform in the 12th Annual Brave New Voices (BNV) International Youth Poetry Slam today (July 15) in Chicago.

Recent sightings: SOAR

July 9, 2009

Incoming first-year student Dillon Dryja (left) talks with Letters and Science Honors academic advisor Leah Pribbenow (right) about registering for his classes during a…

Incoming freshman reflects on singing for Obama

June 12, 2009

UW-Madison incoming freshman Kayla Jenerson kicked off President Barack Obama’s visit to Green Bay June 11 by singing the national anthem.

Nutritious, mouse-eared waffle carries UW–Madison team to food contest finals

May 27, 2009

It's a challenge that parents face every day: Make healthy food taste good so their kids will actually eat it. A University of Wisconsin–Madison food development team has done just that, and on Monday, June 8, they'll head to Disneyland to showcase their creation before a panel of industry judges.

UW-Madison lifts advisory against travel to Mexico

May 26, 2009

Based on the recommendation of the International Emergency Response Committee (IERC), UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has lifted the campus advisory on nonessential travel to Mexico.

Provost candidates to make presentations

May 22, 2009

The three candidates for provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs will each make presentations in coming days on the challenges and opportunities that confront UW–Madison.