Tag Student life

Chancellor invites campus to participate in reading project

February 26, 2009

Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin recently invited students, faculty, staff and the community to take part in a common book project. Read More

Berquam: Vote in ASM constitutional referendum

February 24, 2009

Dean of Students Lori Berquam is encouraging students to get involved in a key shared governance issue by voting in next week’s referendum on a new Associated Students of Madison (ASM) constitution. Read More

Recent sightings: Ice sweepers

February 17, 2009

Hoofers member Andy Fitzpatrick (left) and student Kyle Martell (right) battle it out in a game of broomball during the annual Hoofers Winter… Read More

Slide show: Crowning glory—Lady Liberty rises on Lake Mendota again

February 16, 2009

In a repeat performance of one of the most popular college pranks ever, this week Lady Liberty once again appeared to rise from Lake Mendota with torch aloft, thanks to the Wisconsin Hoofers, UW–Madison’s outdoor recreation club. Read More

UW students to get prepared for life at financial independence seminar

February 16, 2009

Students looking to prepare for life, from first-year students to seniors about to graduate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, are invited to get expert financial advice at an exclusive weekend event. Read More

Recent sightings: ‘World Runway’

February 12, 2009

Models display various styles of traditional Hmong dress during “World Runway,” an international fashion show held in the Memorial Union’s Main Lounge on Feb. Read More

Celebrate winter during Hoofers carnival

February 11, 2009

Last weekend’s freakishly warm weather was just a teaser of spring — winter is still the main course, and there’s no better way to chill than at the Hoofers Winter Carnival with outdoor games, sports, contests and demonstrations. And make sure your camera has fresh batteries: Lady Liberty will make her triumphant return to Lake Mendota. Read More

Slide show: February thaw

February 10, 2009

When unexpectedly warm temperatures and cabin fever mix, Wisconsinites find every possible excuse to be outside. Read More

WSUM starts a new era with move into University Square

February 9, 2009

After years of a pillar-to-post existence and adapting to jerry-rigged spaces that were never intended to house a radio studio, WSUM-FM 91.7 has moved into shiny, new digs designed just for them at University Square, 333 East Campus Mall. Read More

Alternative Breaks deadline approaching

February 3, 2009

The deadline to apply to participate in UW–Madison's Alternative Breaks program is coming up. Read More

Encouraging entrepreneurs: Undergraduate invention competition turns 15

February 2, 2009

In 1995, the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering debuted the Schoofs Prize for Creativity, a competition that provides university undergraduates the tools and resources to develop an original, patentable invention or process. Read More

Slide show: The Great Snowball Fight

January 26, 2009

UW grads create Web business to save consumers cash on groceries

January 26, 2009

It doesn't take a math guru or an economist to know how to save money buying groceries. Or does it? Maybe you should ask the founders of a Web site designed to find the absolute best grocery deals for stores in Madison. Read More

UW-Madison awarded grant to address sexual assault, stalking, dating violence

January 22, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been selected to receive a three-year, $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Office on Violence Against Women to help address the causes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Read More