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University Health Services encourages a safe spring break
University Health Services is offering tips for students to keep in mind during spring break.
Graduate School project raises profile of research integrity discussion
Researchers in any field know that ethics are a top concern. But what, exactly, does that entail? One Michigan State University poll found that as graduate students become more immersed in their program, they feel less obligated to report violations of research integrity.
Students among guard unit deployed to Iraq
UW-Madison officials are passing along well-wishes to the Wisconsin National Guard 32nd Infantry Brigade, as the unit prepares to begin its mission in Iraq. Among the 3,200 members of the group are 14 UW–Madison students.
‘IMHO’ to debut today on Big Ten Network
"IMHO," or "In My Humble Opinion," a lively student talk show produced by the University of Wisconsin–Madison's University Communications, will make its national network debut on the Big Ten Network at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 12.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Slide show: February thaw
When unexpectedly warm temperatures and cabin fever mix, Wisconsinites find every possible excuse to be outside.
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.
Alternative Breaks deadline approaching
The deadline to apply to participate in UW–Madison's Alternative Breaks program is coming up.
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.
