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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recent sightings: Gybe-ho!
Photo: Jeff Miller Students Jim Hamre, second from left, and Jane Schmieding, second from right, who usually use…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Several changes at the Union
Memorial Union patrons will see some new features this fall.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.