Tag Student life
Recent sightings: Move-out night
Senior Matt Rossman reads a comic book while hanging out in his vehicle — packed with his belongings — in Lot 91 near the…
Move-Out Night to assist temporarily displaced students
It's a common problem among University of Wisconsin–Madison students renting off-campus apartments and houses: Your old lease ends at noon on Aug. 14. Your new lease doesn't begin until noon on Aug.15.
A day in the life of SOAR
As Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) closes its main period for 2009, here is a collection of wisdom captured during a day in the life of SOAR.
SOAR star retires after 51 years at UW–Madison
Student finances aren't supposed to be funny. Wally Douma decided to change that.
UW-Madison students perform at International Youth Poetry Slam Festival
Thirteen UW–Madison students from the First Wave Hip Hop Theater Ensemble will perform in the 12th Annual Brave New Voices (BNV) International Youth Poetry Slam today (July 15) in Chicago.
Recent sightings: SOAR
Incoming first-year student Dillon Dryja (left) talks with Letters and Science Honors academic advisor Leah Pribbenow (right) about registering for his classes during a…
Incoming freshman reflects on singing for Obama
UW-Madison incoming freshman Kayla Jenerson kicked off President Barack Obama’s visit to Green Bay June 11 by singing the national anthem.
Nutritious, mouse-eared waffle carries UW–Madison team to food contest finals
It's a challenge that parents face every day: Make healthy food taste good so their kids will actually eat it. A University of Wisconsin–Madison food development team has done just that, and on Monday, June 8, they'll head to Disneyland to showcase their creation before a panel of industry judges.
UW-Madison lifts advisory against travel to Mexico
Based on the recommendation of the International Emergency Response Committee (IERC), UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has lifted the campus advisory on nonessential travel to Mexico.
Recent sightings: Steel Bridge Team
The UW–Madison Steel Bridge Team assembles its bridge entry during a timed practice in the foyer of the Engineering Centers Building on May 13, 2009.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…