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Several changes at the Union

September 5, 2007

Memorial Union patrons will see some new features this fall.

Convocation for New Students: Rule Johnstone address

September 4, 2007

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

September 4, 2007

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

August 30, 2007

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

August 30, 2007

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

August 28, 2007

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.

What’s hot for fall for UW–Madison students

August 27, 2007

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.

New Ogg Hall opens to 600-plus new residents

August 23, 2007

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.

Campus prepares for peak residence hall move-in days

August 22, 2007

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.

Campus bus routes to undergo changes for fall 2007

August 20, 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.

Berquam names three to key Dean of Students positions

August 1, 2007

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).

Recent sightings: The measure of success

July 30, 2007

First-year undergraduate Allison Dahlgren, left, of Brookfield, Wis., watches as her parents, Kathleen and Larry Dahlgren, leave nothing to chance and measure…

Campus invited to meet associate dean finalists

June 27, 2007

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.

Concrete canoe team wins fifth straight national title

June 18, 2007

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.

Solinsky wins second consecutive outdoor NCAA 5K title

June 11, 2007

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.

Recent sightings: Greetings and goodbyes

June 6, 2007

A discarded holiday greeting card from a former resident lies on the floor of an empty room at Ogg Hall. Workers have…

Student race car design team takes first place

May 23, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Formula SAE Racing student vehicle team took first place at the international competition in Detroit.

Adidas pledges new efforts for Hermosa workers

May 18, 2007

In response to a request from UW–Madison Chancellor John Wiley, the adidas Group is pledging new efforts to curb labor "blacklisting" and to help secure jobs for the former workers of one of its subcontractors.

Recent sightings: Sunset sail

May 16, 2007

A man flying a powered paraglider makes a low altitude pass over people enjoying a sunset from the Memorial Union Terrace…

Recent sightings: Lake study

May 16, 2007

Erin Perkins, a junior legal studies and criminal justice major, studies while sitting on a pier near the Memorial Union Terrace as…