Tag Division of Student Life

Prefer “Bucky” to “Buckingham”? Update your contact info

August 30, 2013

The University recognizes that as a community many of its members use names other than their legal names to identify themselves. The University began a phased implementation of a preferred first and/or middle name policy that allows eligible students to indicate their preferred first name to the university community regardless of a legal name change.

Coming to Madison? Join a web chat for first-year students, parents

August 12, 2013

The UW–Madison Parent Program will host a live Web chat designed for parents of first-year students from noon–1:30 p.m. (CDT) on Wednesday, Aug. 14.

UW-Madison makes it easier to report incidents of hate, bias

May 14, 2013

MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison is taking steps to make it easier to report incidents of hate and bias, to further its commitment to a living, working and learning environment that is safe, inclusive and respectful.

Humans vs. Zombies alters Friday game plans

April 19, 2013

Organizers of UW–Madison’s Humans vs. Zombies game have voluntarily proposed changes to the final round of play on Friday, April 19.

Berquam: Support available for those impacted by Boston bombing

April 19, 2013

The following is a statement from Dean of Students Lori Berquam, posted on Friday, April 19: “We know that for many of our students, faculty…

Campus offers support after talented student’s death

April 11, 2013

University Health Services and the Division of Student Life are offering support to all students affected by the loss of UW–Madison senior Henry Mackaman.

UW-Madison student hospitalized with meningitis

April 10, 2013

UW-Madison has confirmed that a student has been hospitalized with meningococcal disease. Additional details are not immediately available out of respect for the medical privacy of the student and the student's family.

Berquam: Be aware of sexual assault information, resources

April 10, 2013

Dean of Students Lori Berquam recently emailed students about the importance of sexual assault resources, statistics and prevention during April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Berquam: A reminder to vote

November 3, 2012

Dean of Students Lori Berquam is reminding students to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Below is a message being sent to the UW–Madison student body.

UW-Madison offers assistance for hurricane-impacted students

October 29, 2012

UW-Madison students who may be impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to call the Dean of Students office for assistance with any academic and student…

Finalists named for assistant dean and director of the Center for the First-Year Experience

October 15, 2012

Three finalists have been selected in the university’s search for an assistant dean and director of the Center for the First-Year Experience

Dean of students communicates with students about voting

August 8, 2012

I believe it's important to help students learn to register and vote in elections of local, state and national importance.

MPD, UWPD, UW–Madison address University Avenue incidents

August 1, 2012

The Madison Police Department, the University of Wisconsin Police Department and the Division of Student Life are seeking help from the community to address a string of violent incidents that have taken place on University Avenue in recent weeks.

International students visit Schultz family farm

June 22, 2012

The Schultz Family Farm in Cottage Grove, Wis., will be the site of the third annual international student farm outing on Sunday, June 24, when…

Berquam: Violence near campus is unacceptable

May 19, 2012

University leaders are condemning a serious act of violence that took place early Saturday, May 19 close to the UW–Madison campus.

Important voting information for UW–Madison students

May 10, 2012

Recent changes in voting laws, combined with the end of the semester, may require you to plan ahead.

Berquam: If you attend Mifflin, be safe, smart

May 2, 2012

University of Wisconsin–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is hoping students decide to skip the Mifflin Street block party this weekend. But if they do attend, she's suggesting they listen closely to public safety officials and remember that dangerous behavior can have long-lasting consequences.