Tag Student life
Twin brothers lead UW–Madison fishing team
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. Read More
Center offers care option when kids are sick
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. Read More
Senior management changes announced at UHS
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. Read More
Greek community opens doors to Madison trick-or-treaters
For the ninth consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Greek community is opening its doors to underprivileged Madison children for Halloween. Read More
Recent sightings: Tough to beat
Photo: Jeff Miller Spotlights shine on a darkened rink as players from the Wisconsin women’s ice hockey… Read More
UW-Madison recognized by Truman Foundation
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. Read More
UW alumni get VIP experience at Homecoming 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. Read More
Vote in ASM Fall Election Oct. 16-18
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. Read More
Learning the ropes with Eric Knueve
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. Read More
Upcoming conference focuses on first-year experiences
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. Read More
Cell phone drive, Clery report to benefit safety
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. Read More
Take part in National Depression Screening Day
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. Read More
Alumni celebrate 150 years of Greek life at UW–Madison
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. Read More
UW Police: Don’t take rides from strangers
University of Wisconsin Police Department officials are reminding students, faculty and staff not to accept rides from people they do not know. Read More
A safety message from Dean of Students Lori Berquam
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. Read More
Recent sightings: Gybe-ho!
Photo: Jeff Miller Students Jim Hamre, second from left, and Jane Schmieding, second from right, who usually use… Read More
Grab a PB & J with the Dean of Students
Dean of Students Lori Berquam and staff from Offices of the Dean of Students will encourage student nutrition by handing out free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Read More
Recent sightings: Halliburton protest
Approximately 100 protesters fill the main floor of the Engineering Centers Building to protest against Halliburton’s recruiting efforts during an engineering… Read More
Coach Bielema asks fans to wear red to Camp Randall
Starting with this Saturday’s football game against The Citadel, and continuing throughout the season, Wisconsin football coach Bret Bielema is asking fans to wear red this week and every week at Camp Randall Stadium. Read More
Recent sightings: Breathing space
Using seating on the main floor, undergraduate Megan Kaiser studies as sunlight streams in the six-story main atrium of the… Read More