Tag Student life
New program to help parents of students stay connected
Given the increasing desire for parental connection to their son or daughter’s college experience and more students wanting their parents involved, UW–Madison is launching a major upgrade of its communication efforts and support services for parents.
Interesting graduates at Spring 2007 Commencement
The Class of 2007 will produce a number of noteworthy graduates who did great things with their experience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In advance of Commencement May 18-20, we have profiled a few of those success stories:
Survey examines attitudes regarding the campus-area housing market
University of Wisconsin–Madison planners are conducting a survey to determine whether faculty and staff are interested in moving closer to campus, cutting commuting times and invigorating the housing market in campus-area neighborhoods.
Ogg Hall reaches end of the line
In a few days, Nick Wiersum will pack up his belongings and leave Ogg Hall, his first home away from home. Wiersum is among the last of tens of thousands of students to live in the two-tower, 13-story residence hall, which will be demolished to make way for green space along the East Campus Mall.
UW-Madison bridge, canoe teams sweep regional competition
Overcoming such obstacles as thunderstorms, muddy turf and an emergency hotel-hallway bridge-building practice, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Concrete Canoe Team and Steel Bridge Team each dominated the Great Lakes Regional Competition, held April 26-29 at Purdue University.
Medical device refinements top student design competition
Designed by University of Wisconsin–Madison biomedical engineering students, a device that improves the diagnostic yield of fine-needle aspiration, a sensory-substitution device for hearing impairment, and a magnetic-resonance-compatible device for imaging lower extremities during movement received top honors in the first annual Tong Biomedical Engineering Design Award competition.
UW-Madison, UW System, RCF reach settlement
A settlement has been reached in the Roman Catholic Foundation's federal lawsuit against the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents and University of Wisconsin–Madison officials.
Go Greek again! Greek life turns 150 years
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Greek community is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Greek organizations possess a long and storied history on the UW–Madison campus and have nurtured some major success stories, including seven of the top 10 donors to the university.
Dean of Students issues safety tips for Mifflin Street Block Party
The City of Madison is preparing for a safe and enjoyable Mifflin Street Block Party this Saturday. However, the combination of large crowds, balconies…
Students flex entrepreneurial muscle in competition
What do a discarded industrial fan, a recycled wastebasket, a surplus fishing reel, and a set of drawers from an old lab desk have to do with entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus?
Recent sightings: Up against the wall
Taking a break from end-of-spring-semester academic stress, undergraduate Nhan Vu, having donned a sticky suit, hurls himself against the Velcro wall of…
UW students volunteer 10,000 hours and rock
More than 1,000 student volunteers will rock the Orpheum Theatre at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, for the University of Wisconsin–Madison's first 10,000 Hours Show.
All-Campus Party celebrates end of school year
All-Campus Party (ACP) 2007, hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB), will take place from Saturday, April 21-Saturday, April 28, and feature a variety of cost-free, alcohol-alternative events for University of Wisconsin–Madison students.
Program partners international and American students to enhance learning
UW–Madison is home to more than 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries. As new international students arrive on campus each year, many are confronted with language barriers, culture shock, loneliness and academic difficulties, among other worries.
Sexual assault awareness month recognized on campus
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and University of Wisconsin–Madison and community survivors and activists have assembled a full slate of activities ranging from lectures and training sessions to performances and a candlelight vigil.
UW-Madison Kinesiology Club to host poker run/walk April 19
Continuing a tradition of making exercise fun and accessible for everyone, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Kinesiology Club has organized the 11th Annual 5K Poker Run/Walk.
‘Facebook’ generation urged to keep information private online
Ask any University of Wisconsin–Madison student whether they have a Facebook or MySpace account, and the answer will probably be "yes." According to recent statistics, Facebook tallies 250 million hits every day and ranks ninth in overall traffic on the Internet.
Students encouraged to participate in alcohol study
The University of Wisconsin System is conducting a survey of undergraduates this month to better understand the impacts of alcohol and other drug use by UW students.