Tag Student life

Wisconsin Basecamp offers wilderness experience for new students

May 15, 2008

Incoming freshmen and transfer students are invited to participate in Wisconsin Basecamp, a five-day wilderness excursion preceding students' first semester at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Chancellor Wiley’s message on the earthquake tragedy in China

May 15, 2008

As the UW–Madison community grows more globally interconnected each year, tragedies such as the devastating earthquake that struck southwest China this week are felt here on a more deeply personal level. My heartfelt condolences go out to colleagues, students, alumni and friends from China who are coping directly with the trauma and uncertainly of this unfolding disaster. Read More

Geography students put local foods on the map

May 14, 2008

As temperatures warm, farm fields begin to green and outdoor farmers' markets get under way, the time is ripe for thinking about local foods. For Madison residents, finding locally produced foods is now just a mouse click away. Read More

No students injured in fraternity house fire

May 13, 2008

A major fire destroyed the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house at 237 Langdon St. in the early hours of Tuesday, May 13. The house was evacuated and no UW–Madison students were hurt, although one Madison fire fighter suffered minor injuries Read More

Notable graduates: David Blodgett — Concrete accomplishments on the water

May 13, 2008

When competitors from other schools hear about David Blodgett of UW–Madison's Concrete Canoe team, they generally have the response: "That's not fair." Read More

Support offered to students displaced by fraternity fire

May 13, 2008

The campus and Madison communities are coming together to respond to a fire early this morning (May 13) that destroyed the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house, 237 Langdon St. Read More

Symposium marks a decade of big strides in teaching, learning at UW–Madison

May 7, 2008

If a UW–Madison graduate were to return to campus today after a ten-year absence, the first impression would be striking: A building boom has altered the landscape with high-tech new buildings and additions, while another wave of construction busily charges ahead. Not as obvious to the visitor, however, would be the radical changes taking place within those walls. Read More

UW Safewalk at full strength, ready for finals

May 7, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's SAFE program is fully staffed and ready to provide safe late-night transportation to any student who needs it as the spring semester draws to a close. SAFE stands for Safe Arrival For Everyone. Read More

Alumnae to speak at spring commencement ceremonies

May 6, 2008

Two high-powered University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnae will speak at the university's spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, at the Kohl Center. Read More

Counseling canines to help reduce study stress

May 6, 2008

A group of friendly dogs will be inviting students to take a study break from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Library Mall during UW–Madison's Counseling and Consultation Services' annual Pet Therapy event. Read More

Slide show: A far-from-trivial competition

May 2, 2008

Beginning Monday, May 5, the results of an exciting week in April — when a large production crew from “Jeopardy!” arrived on campus — will begin airing on TV screens across the country. Read More

Students embrace Arabic in new International Learning Community

May 1, 2008

Arabic script runs along the dormitory hall of the third floor in Adams Hall. To an outsider it looks like an intricate design flowing among the plaster, but to the residents it provides direction and introductions to their fellow floormates. Read More

A weekend of success for UW–Madison engineering teams

May 1, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison formula car, concrete canoe and steel bridge teams excelled in competitions the weekend of April 25-27. Read More

Registration begins for new WiscAlerts-Text emergency service

May 1, 2008

UW-Madison is now enrolling users in its emergency text messaging system, WiscAlerts-Text. Read More

Wisconsin biomedical engineering students design meaningful medical solutions

April 30, 2008

When University of Wisconsin–Madison junior Claire Flanagan graduates in May 2009 with bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering (BME) and biochemistry, she might display her diploma next to an equally prestigious document: a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Read More

Recent sightings: Human Powered Vehicle Challenge

April 29, 2008

Photos: Jeff Miller UW–Madison’s human powered vehicle team competed against teams from around the country at Sauk Prairie Airport… Read More

UW-Madison students again rise to the entrepreneurial challenge

April 29, 2008

For the second straight year, students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison flexed their entrepreneurial muscle as they turned surplus materials into new creations. Read More

Last chance to submit a convocation essay

April 28, 2008

Outgoing Chancellor John D. Wiley is asking students to write an essay about their lives at the university, with the winner being given the honor of addressing 5,500 new students from the floor of the Kohl Center at the Chancellor’s Convocation on Aug. 29. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 2. Read More

Berquam: Take care of each other at Mifflin Street Block Party

April 28, 2008

The dean of students is urging students to stay safe during the Mifflin Street Block Party on Saturday, May 3. Read More

AAP holds Alternative Breaks fundraiser

April 28, 2008

The Academic Advancement Program and the AAP Student Organization are holding a fundraiser for Centro Campesino Farmworker Center Inc. Read More