Tag Student life

Sept. 11 ‘Never Forget’ memorial observance on campus

September 9, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison College Republicans, in partnership with the College Democrats and several other student organizations, are inviting students, faculty, staff and members of the local community to come together this Thursday as part of a nationwide effort to honor and remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Read More

Bait Bike serving as theft deterrent

September 8, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department (UWPD) has a new, high-tech answer to the decades-old problem of campus bicycle thefts. Read More

Recent sightings: University Gospel Choir

September 8, 2008

Students from the University Gospel Choir perform on stage at the Wisconsin Union Theater during the Multicultural Student Orientation and Reception on Sept. 5,… Read More

Student robbed on Mills Street

September 8, 2008

UW-Madison is again encouraging members of the campus community to focus on nighttime safety in the wake of an off-campus incident in the area of Mills and Chandler streets late on Sept. 5. Read More

Campus memorial set for Midvale crash victims

September 4, 2008

A campus memorial service will be held in memory of Lindsey Plank, Dan Myers and Richard Putze, UW–Madison students who died in an Aug. 27… Read More

Student group explores the treasures of Lakeshore Nature Preserve

September 3, 2008

Students typically spend at least four years on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, yet what lies in their backyard on the shores of Lake Mendota may go unnoticed. Read More

Multicultural Student Center to hold orientation reception

September 3, 2008

The Multicultural Student Center (MSC) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will sponsor the 27th annual Multicultural Orientation Reception (MCOR) celebration from 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Wisconsin Union Theater and Great Hall of Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. Read More

Recent sightings: Chancellor’s Convocation

August 30, 2008

Photo: Jeff Miller Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin talks with students enjoying lunch outdoors following the Chancellor’s Convocation for New Students. Visit the… Read More

Services scheduled for students killed in Midvale accident

August 29, 2008

Memorial services have been scheduled for two of the UW–Madison students killed in a car accident during the early morning hours of Aug. 27. Read More

Bring out your badger with The Red Shirt

August 28, 2008

Badger alumni, students and fans are kicking off the season with style and substance by wearing The Red Shirt, created to reflect the University of Wisconsin–Madison tradition of spirit and giving back. Read More

New initiative launches to provide students with timely textbook information

August 27, 2008

A cooperative textbook project between the Office of the Registrar and the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) was launched on Aug. 18. Read More

UW-Madison responds to student deaths

August 27, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison campus community is mourning the deaths of three of its students in a Midvale Boulevard car accident early today (Aug. 27). Read More

Recent sighting: Picturing Friends

August 26, 2008

House fellow Jerrod Walker photographs Lisa Bacon (left) and Colleen Larsen, also house fellows, as nearly 175 residential life student staff within… Read More

First-year Interest Groups take off at UW–Madison

August 20, 2008

Beginning as a pilot program in 2001, First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs) set out to provide diversity education, connect academic pursuits with residence life and offer integrated learning across a cohort of courses. In its first year, FIGs supported 75 students within four FIGs. Since then, the program has blossomed to more than 580 students and 31 FIGs. Read More

Recent sightings: Safety 24/7

August 18, 2008

Dean of Students Lori Berquam (right) talks with (left to right) students Nick Lang, Natasha Flatt and Meagan Walsh as they move into a… Read More

What’s hot this fall for UW–Madison students

August 18, 2008

From political blogging to plaid clothing, laptops to leggings, going green to gas-guzzler alternatives, University of Wisconsin–Madison students are leading and often creating the latest trends. With students heading back to the classroom Sept. 2, University Communications student writers Niki Fritz and Bobbi Jo Snethen took a look at the trends they are bringing with them. Read More

Tag Student life

Sept. 11 ‘Never Forget’ memorial observance on campus

Bait Bike serving as theft deterrent

Recent sightings: University Gospel Choir

Student robbed on Mills Street

Campus memorial set for Midvale crash victims

Student group explores the treasures of Lakeshore Nature Preserve

Multicultural Student Center to hold orientation reception

Recent sightings: Chancellor’s Convocation

Services scheduled for students killed in Midvale accident

Bring out your badger with The Red Shirt

New initiative launches to provide students with timely textbook information

UW-Madison responds to student deaths

Recent sighting: Picturing Friends

First-year Interest Groups take off at UW–Madison

Recent sightings: Safety 24/7

What’s hot this fall for UW–Madison students

Slide show: Orientation in the wild

Recent sightings: Summer SOAR

Alumni welcome new students at summer celebrations

WiscAlerts-Text closes in on milestone