Tag Student life
Berquam: Vandalism is unacceptable
Dean of Students Lori Berquam is asking members of the Greek community to step up vigilance around Langdon Street in response to recent acts of vandalism that have impacted two UW–Madison Greek houses in the past week. Read More
Dean of students ready to help sexual-assault victims
Dean of students Lori Berquam invites the campus community to a forum on sexual-assault issues on Tuesday, March 10. Read More
Chancellor invites campus to participate in reading project
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
UW-Madison awarded grant to address sexual assault, stalking, dating violence
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
Homecoming Committee membership drive in full swing
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Homecoming Committee is looking for enthusiastic, passionate Badgers to join in planning the 2009 Homecoming celebration. Read More
New Student Services Tower ready for spring semester
Returning students, faculty and staff are invited to visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison's new Student Services Tower at 333 East Campus Mall. Read More
ASM hosts textbook swap
Textbook costs burden nearly every college student. UW–Madison’s student government is addressing this difficulty by helping students to sell their used books to each other before the semester begins. Read More