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Recent sightings: Family huddle

November 12, 2007

Freshman Emily Monske, along with her parents Colleen and Steve Monske, pose for a family portrait while attending the Badger Huddle —…

Twin brothers lead UW–Madison fishing team

November 2, 2007

With the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus just steps from Lake Mendota, the university has nationally recognized programs in rowing, sailing and limnology research. Add competitive fishing to that list.

Center offers care option when kids are sick

October 23, 2007

Chicken Soup, LLC, an innovative child care facility at 3553 University Ave., embodies the qualities of the soup for which it is named. The facility, which is affiliated with UW–Madison’s Office of Family and Childcare Resources, offers services to take care of children who are mildly ill or have a regular child care provider who is unavailable.

Senior management changes announced at UHS

October 17, 2007

Longtime University Health Services Executive Director Kathleen Poi will retire on Nov. 9, to be succeeded on an interim basis by UHS director of prevention services Susan Crowley.

Greek community opens doors to Madison trick-or-treaters

October 17, 2007

For the ninth consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Greek community is opening its doors to underprivileged Madison children for Halloween.

Recent sightings: Tough to beat

October 17, 2007

Photo: Jeff Miller Spotlights shine on a darkened rink as players from the Wisconsin women’s ice hockey…

UW-Madison recognized by Truman Foundation

October 15, 2007

For a national scholarship that gives out 75 awards or less each year, Truman Foundation Executive Secretary Frederick Slabach says it is "rare" for a single university to have two scholars in the same year. That being said, when the University of Wisconsin–Madison did it earlier this year, he wasn't exactly surprised.

UW alumni get VIP experience at Homecoming 2007

October 10, 2007

More Badger fans and friends than ever before will be able to join in this year's Homecoming celebrations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Vote in ASM Fall Election Oct. 16-18

October 10, 2007

UW-Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is encouraging all students to play an active role in shared governance by voting in upcoming Associated Students of Madison (ASM) fall elections.

Learning the ropes with Eric Knueve

October 9, 2007

Eric Knueve has been climbing trees and swinging from ropes for most of his professional life. As adviser for Adventure Learning Programs, a unit of the Student Organizations Office, he’s an expert in experiential education, a teaching philosophy involving learning by doing.

Upcoming conference focuses on first-year experiences

October 3, 2007

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the First-Year Conference Thursday, Oct. 11, to discuss ways to engage new students and set them on the path for a successful academic career.

Cell phone drive, Clery report to benefit safety

October 2, 2007

Campus crime and safety continue to be serious concerns for the campus and city. For the month of October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the university is participating in a used cellular phone drive and encouraging all members of the campus community to download the most recent version of the annual campus safety report, commonly called the Clery Report.

Take part in National Depression Screening Day

October 2, 2007

An estimated one million people in Wisconsin, and 16 percent of all Americans, are suffering from depression — and many don’t recognize the symptoms or know where to turn for help. As part of National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, Oct. 11, Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton encourages you to take a confidential screening.

Alumni celebrate 150 years of Greek life at UW–Madison

October 2, 2007

Alumni are coming back to the University of Wisconsin–Madison this month for a weekend of fraternity and sorority events honoring the Greek community's 150th anniversary on campus.

UW Police: Don’t take rides from strangers

October 1, 2007

University of Wisconsin Police Department officials are reminding students, faculty and staff not to accept rides from people they do not know.

A safety message from Dean of Students Lori Berquam

September 27, 2007

Whether you are a new or continuing student, please know that in our community, we do our best to take care of one another. I urge you to pay close attention to your own personal safety and look out for your friends and roommates, especially when out downtown, late at night.

Tag Student life

Recent sightings: Family huddle

Twin brothers lead UW–Madison fishing team

Center offers care option when kids are sick

Senior management changes announced at UHS

Greek community opens doors to Madison trick-or-treaters

Recent sightings: Tough to beat

UW-Madison recognized by Truman Foundation

UW alumni get VIP experience at Homecoming 2007

Vote in ASM Fall Election Oct. 16-18

Learning the ropes with Eric Knueve

Upcoming conference focuses on first-year experiences

Cell phone drive, Clery report to benefit safety

Take part in National Depression Screening Day

Alumni celebrate 150 years of Greek life at UW–Madison

UW Police: Don’t take rides from strangers

A safety message from Dean of Students Lori Berquam

Recent sightings: Gybe-ho!

Grab a PB & J with the Dean of Students

Recent sightings: Halliburton protest

Coach Bielema asks fans to wear red to Camp Randall