Tag Student life
All-Campus Idol to showcase UW–Madison talent
The Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB) is set to host the fourth annual All-Campus Idol, a campus version of "American Idol" that showcases the singing talent of University of Wisconsin–Madison students. Read More
Shared Governance Committee seeks applications
The Shared Governance Committee, a committee of the Associated Students of Madison (ASM), is now accepting applications for more than 100 available positions on more than 45 committees all over campus for fall. Read More
Recent sightings: YESSSSSSSS!
Photos: Jeff Miller Nicholas Maaseen, a soon-to-graduate medical student at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH),… Read More
WUD Art Committee hosts 80th annual student art show
The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Art Committee at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host its 80th annual student art show at the Memorial Union in April. Read More
Seminar to provide free financial counseling to UW–Madison students
University of Wisconsin–Madison students are invited to learn what it takes to stop counting pennies and start securing their futures at the annual Financial Independence Seminar, to be hosted Saturday, April 5, by the Wisconsin Student Alumni Board (WASB). Read More
Recent sightings: Move ’em out!
Photo: Jeff Miller Undergraduate student Lara Nicol organizes her luggage as others board two… Read More
Students asked to complete NSSE survey
Every two years, a sample of UW–Madison freshmen and seniors is scientifically selected to represent the University of Wisconsin for the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). Read More
Faculty will pitch in to increase need-based scholarships
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Faculty Senate approved a resolution on March 3 that will encourage faculty to be frontline contributors to the goal of expanding access to low-income students. Read More
UW-Madison prepares emergency text messaging service
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is preparing an emergency text messaging service that will be able to send warnings directly to the cell phones of students, faculty and staff members in the event of a campus emergency. Read More
UW-Madison prepares emergency text-messaging service
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is preparing an emergency text-messaging service that will be able to send warnings directly to the cell phones of students, faculty and staff members in the event of a campus emergency. Read More
Campus invited to conduct rules forum
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Offices of the Dean of Students will hold a public comment forum on UW System’s proposed changes to state rules regarding student conduct and conduct on university property. Read More
UW students help El Salvadoran towns build wastewater system
New Year's Eve in Nejapa, El Salvador, looks a lot like the Fourth of July. At Griselda Guzman's house, homemade fireworks lighted the front yard, where the guests dancing outside her pale yellow home included 11 University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering students and three advisers. Read More
Extra workers sought to fight snow on UW–Madison campus
Record-setting snowfalls could translate into extra cash for University of Wisconsin–Madison students and others hired to help clear campus sidewalks and stairs of snow and ice. Read More
Recent sightings: Election day
Students make their way into the polling station located at Gordon Commons to participate in the Wisconsin presidential primary. Read More
Recent sightings: Polar Plunge
Groups of UW–Madison students jump into the ice-cold water of Lake Monona on Feb. 16, 2008, during the… Read More
UW-Madison students bring pingpong back to the table
Growing up in China meant University of Wisconsin–Madison sophomore Richard Qian didn't rush to play four-square or trade pogs during recess, but instead dashed to the blacktop to play the world's second most popular sport: table tennis. Read More
Statement: Dean of Students Lori Berquam on today’s shootings at Louisiana Tech
Dean of Students Lori Berquam comments on today's shooting tragedy at Louisiana Technical College and highlights UW–Madison resources available regarding student health and safety. Read More
Black History Month events planned on campus
February is Black History Month, and it will be celebrated in many different ways at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Free cake to celebrate UW–Madison’s 159th birthday
This year, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) is feeding students' minds as well as their bodies during the University of Wisconsin–Madison's birthday. Read More
Students nominated for chancellor search
The Associated Students of Madison has nominated two current students to serve on the search and screen committee that will help identify the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More