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Celebrating 100 years of ‘On, Wisconsin!’

October 14, 2009

It is 32 bars of hummable, toe-tapping Badger spirit and it turns 100 years old this year. Yes, the song “On, Wisconsin!” has hit the century mark and gives no sign of slowing down or unclenching its hold on the hearts of all who love it. Read More

Student engineers drive Bucky Wagon’s green makeover

October 14, 2009

Badger fans always recognize the spirited Bucky Wagon by its bright-red exterior, but inside, the historic vehicle's engine is going green. Read More

Parent Program offers online chat

October 13, 2009

The UW–Madison Parent Program will host a live Web chat designed for parents of first-year students from 6-7 p.m. (CDT) on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Read More

Innovation comes full-circle in UW–Madison student seminar series

October 9, 2009

A decade ago, Chad Sorenson took his first steps toward becoming an inventor and entrepreneur by competing in and winning the Schoofs Prize for Creativity as a University of Wisconsin–Madison mechanical engineering student. Read More

‘Come On Down’ for UW–Madison Homecoming 2009

October 8, 2009

Bucky Badger is calling your name - jump around and "Come On Down!" for Bucky's Game Show Challenge during Homecoming 2009. Read More

Program addresses violence on campus

October 6, 2009

UW-Madison is taking innovative new steps to end sexual assault, dating violence and stalking on campus. Read More

Campus offers condolences to Indonesian students

October 2, 2009

International Student Services and the Offices of the Dean of Students are extending condolences to students and campus community members from Indonesia in the wake of the Sept. 30 7.6-magnitude earthquake. Read More

Recent sightings: Bascom Hill repeats

September 24, 2009

Undergraduates Luke Justinger (green shorts) and Matt Kvalo run a series of wind sprints up a Bascom Hill walkway on Sept. 23, 2009. When… Read More

Recent sightings: Come about!

September 15, 2009

Calling attention to an upcoming informational meeting for their student organization, two Hoofer Sailing Club members sail a boat in circles in the Hagenah… Read More

‘Alcohol and Our Learning Environment’ a go for second year

September 10, 2009

The "Alcohol and Our Learning Environment" symposium is returning for its second year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Read More

Support available for UW–Madison students

September 9, 2009

In the wake of a recent student death in University Housing, UW–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is reminding the campus community that resources are always available to students who are experiencing difficult times. Read More

Surgeon returns after five decades to complete elusive bachelor’s degree

September 9, 2009

Consider the four-year plan, the five-year plan and the not-to-be-forgotten six-year pace to the bachelor's degree, and then get a look at Richard Smith's transcripts. Read More

A message to students from Dean of Students Lori Berquam regarding personal safety

September 4, 2009

Dear Students, I hope your semester is off to a safe and successful start. You should be aware that there have been several… Read More

Student influenza cases appear at UW–Madison

September 3, 2009

As has been widely expected, UW–Madison officials have received reports this week that some students have come down with symptoms characteristic of influenza. Read More

UW-Madison streamlines student scholarship search

September 3, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is using technology to make it much easier for undergraduate students to learn about and apply for scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year. Read More

Reception to welcome students of color to campus

September 2, 2009

The 28th annual Multicultural Orientation Reception (MCOR) will welcome new and continuing students of color back to the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. Read More

Students and parents to receive and pay tuition online

September 1, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison bursar's office is going digital this fall by sending tuition bills via e-mail for students and their parents to pay online. Read More

Rolling Out the Red Carpet welcomes game-day guests

September 1, 2009

There may not be any paparazzi or designer gowns, but the red carpet treatment for fans at Badger sporting events offers plenty of friendly faces. Read More

A message from Dean Lori Berquam on changes to student conduct codes

September 1, 2009

Dear Student, I hope you are getting unpacked and settled in for the 2009-10 academic year. I know this is a time of… Read More