Tag Student life
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.
A campus-bound Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, a couple of programs involving the University of Wisconsin–Madison help students and families celebrating on campus to make their holiday as tasty and cozy as those traveling across the country.
Learning community teaches spirit of entrepreneurship
In high school, computer programmer Tim McGowan enrolled in advanced-placement Latin. When it came time to study for the big exam, he was ready to admit that languages weren't his thing.
Slide show: Rail Jam at Memorial Union
More than 30 local skiers and snowboarders competed for fun and prizes on 20 tons of man-made snow during the Hoofer Ski and Snow Board Club's first Hoofer Rail Jam at the Memorial Union Terrace on Nov. 19, 2009.
Tour de Touchdown raises funds for American Family Children’s Hospital
The brothers of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity are aiming to raise $12,500 for the American Family Children's Hospital as part of a benefit bike ride that begins this week.
Slide show: Morning Crew
The ritual of a 6:15-8:15 a.m. crew practice is about to begin for the Wisconsin women's openweight rowing team.