Tag Student life
Concrete Canoe team victorious in the Netherlands
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Concrete Canoe Team dominated the 30th annual Dutch Concrete Canoe Challenge this weekend in the Netherlands. The team took first place overall, with victories in five out of the six race categories. The team's 20-foot, 176-pound canoe, Descendent, also won the construction and innovation categories for its design and use of environmentally sound concrete. Read More
Hip-hop filmmaker weighs in on manhood, sexual violence
Byron Hurt, a filmmaker who loves hip-hop and is the co-founder and former associate director of the United States Marine Corps gender violence prevention program, will address students and community members about sexual violence on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Theater. Read More
L&S to hold open house on Friday, Sept. 7
Students in the College of Letters and Science are invited to an open house to learn about the college’s advising services and plans for the coming academic year. Read More
Several changes at the Union
Memorial Union patrons will see some new features this fall. Read More
Convocation for New Students: Rule Johnstone address
Sophomore Rule Johnstone speaks at the Chancellor’s Convocation for New Students on Aug. 31 at the Kohl Center. The convocation ceremony… Read More
UW students tech-connected, security conscious
University of Wisconsin–Madison students are adopting new technology tools in a big way, and they're being more careful about privacy and security. Read More
Bucky rolls out the Red Carpet for a new Badger football season
Rolling Out the Red Carpet, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campaign to encourage a more fan-friendly atmosphere at Camp Randall Stadium, is ready to roll for a fourth straight season. Read More
Vets for Vets program gears up to serve 400-plus student veterans
UW-Madison's Vets for Vets program will hold a kickoff meeting on Sept. 5 at the Memorial Union. Read More
Big Ten Network will be available in residence halls, unions
Students in University of Wisconsin–Madison residence halls will be able to watch the Big Ten Network, under an agreement between the university and the network. Read More
What’s hot for fall for UW–Madison students
Whether it's Harry Potter, online banking, the iPhone or a Zumba workout, University of Wisconsin–Madison students are at the forefront of trends hitting college campuses this fall. Read More
New Ogg Hall opens to 600-plus new residents
Ogg Hall, the newest residence hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will open to 615 students this month and carry on the university's tradition of blending academics with student housing. Read More
Campus prepares for peak residence hall move-in days
It won't be long now before University of Wisconsin–Madison residence halls are bustling with activity again. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 29-30, will be the busiest days of the 2007 fall move-in. Read More
Campus bus routes to undergo changes for fall 2007
Route 80 campus bus riders, particularly those who live in Eagle Heights or catch the bus at Union South, will encounter some changes when regular service begins on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The length of the current route will be shortened in two ways. Read More
Berquam names three to key Dean of Students positions
Dean Lori Berquam has selected three experienced higher education professionals to fill key vacancies in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS). Read More
Recent sightings: The measure of success
First-year undergraduate Allison Dahlgren, left, of Brookfield, Wis., watches as her parents, Kathleen and Larry Dahlgren, leave nothing to chance and measure… Read More
Campus invited to meet associate dean finalists
A search-and-screen committee has identified five finalists for two vacant associate dean positions in UW–Madison's Offices of the Dean of Students. Read More
Concrete canoe team wins fifth straight national title
Racing and exhibiting a 20-foot, 176-pound boat named Descendent, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Concrete Canoe Team did more than just buck the laws of physics this weekend: Despite stiff competition, the team earned its fifth consecutive national title at the American Society of Civil Engineers 20th annual National Concrete Canoe Competition, held June 14 through 16. Read More
Solinsky wins second consecutive outdoor NCAA 5K title
Senior Chris Solinsky (Stevens Point, Wis.) earned his second consecutive NCAA Outdoor Title in the 5,000 meters Friday night at the 2007 NCAA Outdoor Championships in Sacramento, Calif. Solinsky finished the race in 13:35.12, four seconds in front of the next competitor. Read More
Recent sightings: Greetings and goodbyes
A discarded holiday greeting card from a former resident lies on the floor of an empty room at Ogg Hall. Workers have… Read More
Student race car design team takes first place
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Formula SAE Racing student vehicle team took first place at the international competition in Detroit. Read More