Tag Student life
‘Alcohol and Our Learning Environment’ a go for second year
The "Alcohol and Our Learning Environment" symposium is returning for its second year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Support available for UW–Madison students
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.
Surgeon returns after five decades to complete elusive bachelor’s degree
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.
A message to students from Dean of Students Lori Berquam regarding personal safety
Dear Students, I hope your semester is off to a safe and successful start. You should be aware that there have been several…
Student influenza cases appear at UW–Madison
As has been widely expected, UW–Madison officials have received reports this week that some students have come down with symptoms characteristic of influenza.
UW-Madison streamlines student scholarship search
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.
Reception to welcome students of color to campus
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.
Students and parents to receive and pay tuition online
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.
Rolling Out the Red Carpet welcomes game-day guests
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.
A message from Dean Lori Berquam on changes to student conduct codes
Dear Student, I hope you are getting unpacked and settled in for the 2009-10 academic year. I know this is a time of…
Audio slide show: First Night at the Overture
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
UW-Madison’s Sigma Chi fraternity chapter faces reduced sanctions in the wake of violations of Greek policies on alcohol.
Recent sightings: Textbook swap
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.