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Update: Maureen Grant remembered by campus community

June 23, 2011

Maureen Grant, a 26-year employee of UW Libraries, is being remembered as a talented colleague and conversationalist. Grant was identified Thursday afternoon as the victim of Wednesday’s fatal University Avenue accident involving a Madison Metro bus. Read More

Drivers urged to be alert to campus traffic detours

May 24, 2011

Drivers in the campus area are being reminded that North Charter Street is closed between Observatory and Linden drives due to an underground utility project related to steam and chilled water service. Read More

UWPD seeks information on recent incidents

May 4, 2011

As the semester comes to a close, UW–Madison Police are seeking information about three violent incidents that took place on and around campus on April… Read More

Berquam: Keep safety in mind this weekend

April 29, 2011

Although the Mifflin Street Block Party is scheduled for this Saturday, April 30, remember that there are a variety of other events that will take place around campus, says Dean of Students Lori Berquam. Read More

From awareness to activism, events aim to stop sexual violence

April 13, 2011

As April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, several activities on and off campus will address community responsibility for ending sexual violence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Students to hold Suicide Prevention Walk on April 9

March 31, 2011

A University of Wisconsin–Madison sophomore, has initiated an effort to fight the stigma of talking about mental illness and increasing students' awareness of suicide prevention. Read More

UW-Madison Police Department joins an elite segment of law enforcement

March 29, 2011

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) has awarded the University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department full advanced law enforcement accreditation. Read More

MPD seeks information on Park St. stabbing

March 28, 2011

Madison police are investigating the apparent stabbing death of a 23-year-old man after a fight at a south side gas station this weekend. Read More

New council to improve response to violence on campus

March 9, 2011

Members of the End Violence on Campus (EVOC) initiative announce the creation of a new University of Wisconsin–Madison council, committed to developing coordinated strategies and procedures in response to sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Read More

Classic tips for a timeless spring break

March 7, 2011

As University of Wisconsin–Madison students count down the hours until spring break begins, University Health Services (UHS) is celebrating its 100th anniversary of supporting student health and finding that some advice never goes out of style. Read More

Classes, events and normal campus services will resume on Thursday

February 2, 2011

3:30 p.m. update: Classes, events and normal campus services will resume on Thursday, Feb. 3. Officials thanked the community for flexibility and patience in dealing… Read More

Snow Action Day extended through Thursday

February 2, 2011

December has arrived with a snowy punch, a reminder of the university's need to tame inclement weather by keeping sidewalks, bus shelters and parking lots clear and safe. Read More

New program opens doors around campus for students seeking support

January 25, 2011

University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison announced the launch of Let's Talk, a program that lets UW–Madison students chat informally with staff from UHS Counseling and Consultation Services at drop-in centers around campus. Read More

Pedestrians asked to consider their safety on campus

January 14, 2011

Since the construction fencing went up around the site of the School of Human Ecology's addition last spring, many pedestrians at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have paid little or no attention to the signs telling them that the sidewalk on the north side of Linden Drive is closed and urging them to use the sidewalk on the south side of the roadway. Read More

Prevent theft over winter break

December 14, 2010

Theft is one of the most common crimes on the UW–Madison campus. As students head home for winter break, there are several easy steps you… Read More

Campus shakes off blizzard effects

December 11, 2010

11 a.m. Monday update: Campus operations are normal. Monday classes and the Monday work day are being held as usual. However, the NWS has… Read More

Police accreditation assessment team invites public comment

December 8, 2010

A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive on Saturday, Dec. 11 to examine all aspects… Read More

Sunday’s cancellations due to blizzard

December 8, 2010

1:30 p.m. update: If you have information about campus event cancellations or service changes as a result of the weekend blizzard, email chancellor@news.wisc.edu. The list… Read More

Madison police seek info on weekend incidents

November 8, 2010

The Madison Police Department is seeking information two unrelated downtown incidents. In the first, a UW–Madison student was robbed at knifepoint in the 1200 block… Read More