Tag Student life
For Flowers, game-winning shot pales to inspiration from cancer survivor
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. Read More
Undergrad team debuts in genetic engineering competition
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. Read More
Moments in time: 2007 photographers’ choice
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. Read More
Recent sightings: Swan slide
Student Tom Beste “swan dives” down Observatory Hill using a cafeteria tray as a sled after five more inches of snow… Read More
Recent sightings: AIDS Memorial Quilt
A roll of red stickers with the shape of an AIDS ribbon fill the foreground as audience members listen to a music… Read More
Recent sightings: Christmas Tree Sale
Members of the UW Forestry Club assist patrons buying Fraser fir, balsam fir and white pine Christmas trees and wreaths during the… Read More
Berquam announces ODOS changes
Dean of Students Lori Berquam recently announced staff appointments to several key student life units. Read More
Student debt levels continue to rise
Undergraduate student loan debt at the university continues to climb, according to the Office of Student Financial Services. Average loan debt… Read More
Sale showcases student potential, affordable art
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. Read More
Recent sightings: Family huddle
Freshman Emily Monske, along with her parents Colleen and Steve Monske, pose for a family portrait while attending the Badger Huddle —… Read More