Tag Student life

Free cake to celebrate UW–Madison’s 159th birthday

January 29, 2008

This year, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) is feeding students' minds as well as their bodies during the University of Wisconsin–Madison's birthday.

Students nominated for chancellor search

January 23, 2008

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.

Start semester with fresh batteries, fire safety information

January 22, 2008

Does your house or apartment have a working smoke detector? Have you changed the 9-volt battery since the beginning of the fall semester?

Event promotes fire safety among students

January 18, 2008

A coalition led by Dean of Students Lori Berquam and the Madison Fire Department plans to give away nearly 2,000 donated Rayovac 9-volt batteries in order to stress the importance of working smoke detectors and to improve overall fire safety.

UW-Madison No. 2 in producing Peace Corps volunteers

January 15, 2008

For the second straight year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is second in the nation in producing alumni volunteers to the Peace Corps.

Students invited to apply for role in new chancellor search

January 8, 2008

The Associated Students of Madison is accepting applications for students interested in serving on the search and screen committee that will help select the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

For Flowers, game-winning shot pales to inspiration from cancer survivor

January 2, 2008

The Capital Times featured a story about senior men's basketball guard Michael Flowers and his relationship with Max Bass, a five-year-old fan of Flowers who is successfully battling leukemia.

Undergrad team debuts in genetic engineering competition

December 21, 2007

For the first time, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates participated in the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM), held this fall at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Moments in time: 2007 photographers’ choice

December 17, 2007

In and out of the classroom, from the research lab to the athletic field, through all four seasons — the staff photographers in University Communications have captured the scenes that defined this energetic public research university during 2007. From thousands of photographs made this year, they have selected these as favorite moments in time at UW–Madison. After you play this multimedia slide show, learn more by clicking on “captions” in the bottom bar and viewing the photos one by one.

2007 issue of Curb magazine now available

December 14, 2007

Recent sightings: Swan slide

December 11, 2007

Student Tom Beste “swan dives” down Observatory Hill using a cafeteria tray as a sled after five more inches of snow…

Student-staff collaboration addresses campus safety

December 10, 2007

A group of UW–Madison students and staff has spent fall semester working on the challenging task of improving campus safety.

ESPN’s Van Pelt to address midyear graduates

December 6, 2007

ESPN SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt, who has declared Madison to be America's best college sports town, will deliver the charge to the graduates at the UW–Madison's winter commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.on Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Kohl Center.

Marching band honored for philanthropy

December 5, 2007

The members of the UW Marching Band were honored as “Outstanding Young Philanthropists” at the 20th annual National Philanthropy Day celebration hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals at the Overture Center on Nov. 16.

Study: Faculty-student planning can reduce textbook costs

December 3, 2007

Textbook costs continue to grow, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison will do even more to help students plan for the expenses and learn of ways to keep them in check.

Recent sightings: AIDS Memorial Quilt

December 3, 2007

A roll of red stickers with the shape of an AIDS ribbon fill the foreground as audience members listen to a music…

Recent sightings: Christmas Tree Sale

December 1, 2007

Members of the UW Forestry Club assist patrons buying Fraser fir, balsam fir and white pine Christmas trees and wreaths during the…

Berquam announces ODOS changes

November 14, 2007

Dean of Students Lori Berquam recently announced staff appointments to several key student life units.

Student debt levels continue to rise

November 14, 2007

Undergraduate student loan debt at the university continues to climb, according to the Office of Student Financial Services. Average loan debt…

Sale showcases student potential, affordable art

November 14, 2007

The Wisconsin Union’s ties to the art world include a legacy of support for UW–Madison’s student artists, with much of the work displayed in each union building coming from students. This support, however, isn’t limited to just displaying art: the Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee also organizes an annual student art sale, offering students a chance to price and sell their work to the public.