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UW-Madison flu outbreak enters second week
In week 2 of the semester (Sept. 6–12), University Health Services (UHS) evaluated 345 students with influenza-like illness (ILI). ILI cases represented 28 percent of primary care visits. Of the total cases reported since the outbreak began, 98 percent were under age 25 and 14 percent live in residence halls. Read More
Support available for UW–Madison students
In the wake of a recent student death in University Housing, UW–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is reminding the campus community that resources are always available to students who are experiencing difficult times. Read More
A message to students from Dean of Students Lori Berquam regarding personal safety
Dear Students, I hope your semester is off to a safe and successful start. You should be aware that there have been several… Read More
Blue-green algae spotted on Lake Mendota
Cyanobacteria, or toxic blue-green algae blooms, have been spotted on Lake Mendota in the area of Memorial Union and Hoofers. Read More
New students eligible for WiscAlerts-Text
New students attending SOAR this summer are encouraged to enroll in WiscAlerts-Text, the university’s emergency text-messaging system. Read More
Campus buses detoured for six weeks due to construction
Because of a utility construction project under way just east of Bascom Hall, Observatory Drive has been closed to traffic between North Park Street and North Charter Street. Read More
UW-Madison lifts advisory against travel to Mexico
Based on the recommendation of the International Emergency Response Committee (IERC), UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has lifted the campus advisory on nonessential travel to Mexico. Read More
UW-Madison cancels early summer Mexico programs
Based on the recommendations of the university’s International Emergency Response Committee, Chancellor Biddy Martin is instructing campus units to cancel student programs in Mexico that are scheduled to depart before June 1. Read More
Housing encourages residents to lock doors while sleeping
During the early morning hours today (May 6), a resident of Witte Hall let a male nonresident into the building. Soon after, a different student allowed the same individual to enter a stairwell. Read More
UWPD seeking info on Tripp Hall burglary
University of Wisconsin Police Department officials are seeking information about a burglary early Saturday morning inside Tripp Hall in the Lakeshore area. Read More
UWPD reports thefts from campus parking lots
Since mid-April, several vehicle break-ins have occurred in Lot 46, 301 N. Lake St., and Lot 83 (the Fluno Center), 314 N. Frances St. Read More
Stay safe on Mifflin Street this Saturday
The Offices of the Dean of Students offers safety tips ahead of the Mifflin Street Block Party on May 2. Read More
UW-Madison officials monitoring swine flu
UW-Madison officials are actively monitoring reports of swine flu that is affecting Mexico, with additional cases in California and Texas. Read More
UPDATE: Power restored to east campus
As of 12:27 p.m., power has been restored to all buildings. Workers on Library Mall or East Campus Mall may have hit a line, causing the outages. Read More
Campaign to focus on alcohol, consent, sexual assault
A new, student-designed public awareness ad campaign will promote the importance of gaining consent from sexual partners, particularly when alcohol is involved. Read More
Madison Area Crime Stoppers to receive tips by text message
A new crime-fighting tool is now at the fingertips of area residents. They can now use their cell phones to text tips to Madison Area Crime Stoppers. Read More
Campus Area Housing Office warns students about subletting scams
The Visitor and Information Program's Campus Area Housing Office is warning students about a recent upsurge in rental scams in Madison, saying students trying to sublet their apartments are especially vulnerable. The office has provided a number of tips to help identify scams and suggests that students forward suspicious e-mails to them. Read More
University Health Services encourages a safe spring break
University Health Services is offering tips for students to keep in mind during spring break. Read More