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UW-Madison computer team gets honorable mention in world finals
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
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
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
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
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.
ASM, UW–Madison assist students with textbook costs
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
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
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
Some say that love at first sight is impossible. Colin Tucker would disagree.
UWPD: Use common sense to foil thieves
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
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.
Winter commencement set for Dec. 20
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
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
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
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
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.