Tag Student life
Fellows program gives undergraduates chance to lead
Even some of the most dedicated students scour the schedule of classes for ways to make their Fridays a quick day. But every Friday afternoon, Jenny Saffran’s Undergraduate Teaching Fellows meet to discuss their progress in that week’s section, and their lesson plans for next week. Read More
Canceled: Film documents African American experience on campus
A student-produced documentary film, "Like Touching A Hot Stove," which provides a window into student life for African Americans at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is set to premiere on Tuesday, May 12. Read More
Recent sightings: Study session
Undergraduate students Darian Pearlmutter and John Ochs study for a communication arts final exam while sitting on an outdoor balcony of the Student Activities… Read More
Recycling locations available as students move out
Overflowing Dumpsters could become a thing of the past this year when approximately 6,800 University of Wisconsin–Madison students move out of their university residence halls through May 17. Read More
UW-Madison cancels early summer Mexico programs
Based on the recommendations of the university’s International Emergency Response Committee, Chancellor Biddy Martin is instructing campus units to cancel student programs in Mexico that are scheduled to depart before June 1. Read More
Statement on the passage of the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates
Here is a statement from Chancellor Biddy Martin on today's University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents' vote to adopt the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates. Read More
Center for Leadership and Involvement helps engage students
University of Wisconsin–Madison students have a well-deserved reputation for leadership and involvement in everything from student organizations, volunteerism, study abroad and research to intramural sports and on-campus jobs. Read More
Recent sightings: Puppy love
Student Shanti Mathew relaxes with Shugi, a pug, during the annual pet therapy study break hosted by University Health Services Counseling and Consultation… Read More
Dean of students office to hold memorial
The Offices of the Dean of Students will remember UW–Madison students who passed away during the 2008-09 academic year during a brief ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the Carillon Tower. Read More
Wisconsin Singers seeks new talent for 2009-10
The Wisconsin Singers will hold auditions for 2009-10 on Sunday, May 17, and Sunday, May 24. Auditions are open to students of any major. Read More
UHS to offer ‘pet therapy,’ other stress-reduction services
As University of Wisconsin–Madison students hit the libraries to prepare for final exams, research papers and presentations, the University Health Services (UHS) "Counseling Canines" are headed back to Library Mall for the annual Pet Therapy study break. Read More
Baseball commissioner to speak at spring commencement
Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. "Bud" Selig will deliver the charge to the graduates at each of the four University of Wisconsin–Madison spring commencement undergraduate ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at the Kohl Center, 601 W. Dayton St. Read More
Thirty-plus medical inventions debut at undergraduate design competition
On Friday, May 1, some 150 University of Wisconsin–Madison biomedical engineering students will showcase 34 novel devices that address myriad real-world medical challenges. Read More
Stay safe on Mifflin Street this Saturday
The Offices of the Dean of Students offers safety tips ahead of the Mifflin Street Block Party on May 2. Read More
Students help build Dane County’s 150th Habitat for Humanity home
"Owning a home was my dream," Tina Bias told the crowd assembled in her new living room as she wiped away tears. As she thanked the dozens of volunteers who made her dream a reality, her youngest daughter waved enthusiastically at Bucky Badger. Read More
Recent sightings: Let ’em eat pie!
Student Marisa Kahler (center) plunges her face into a fudge-bottom pie during the pie-eating contest at the Taste of the Terrace event at the… Read More
UW-Madison engineering student picked for entrepreneurs’ program
Steven Skroch, a University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate student in biomedical engineering, is one of five students nationwide chosen to help inaugurate an international program in entrepreneurship by the Kansas City-based Kauffman Foundation. Read More
Tornado Awareness Week to be held April 20-24
Gov. Jim Doyle has declared April 20-24 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Read More
Students face off for seed capital in business-plan competition
From high-tech flavored plastics and eco-friendly vending machines to micro-gifting services and medical devices for emerging countries, students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are pursuing solutions to everyday problems as part of the G. Steven Burrill Business Plan Competition at the Wisconsin School of Business. Read More
Study: Family income does not dictate UW–Madison admission
New research from the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison shows that UW–Madison is not letting a family's income determine whether the campus admits a freshman. Read More