Tag Student life

Recent sightings: Polar Plunge

February 18, 2008

Groups of UW–Madison students jump into the ice-cold water of Lake Monona on Feb. 16, 2008, during the…

UW-Madison students bring pingpong back to the table

February 15, 2008

Growing up in China meant University of Wisconsin–Madison sophomore Richard Qian didn't rush to play four-square or trade pogs during recess, but instead dashed to the blacktop to play the world's second most popular sport: table tennis.

Statement: Dean of Students Lori Berquam on today’s shootings at Louisiana Tech

February 8, 2008

Dean of Students Lori Berquam comments on today's shooting tragedy at Louisiana Technical College and highlights UW–Madison resources available regarding student health and safety.

Black History Month events planned on campus

February 4, 2008

February is Black History Month, and it will be celebrated in many different ways at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Free cake to celebrate UW–Madison’s 159th birthday

January 29, 2008

This year, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) is feeding students' minds as well as their bodies during the University of Wisconsin–Madison's birthday.

Students nominated for chancellor search

January 23, 2008

The Associated Students of Madison has nominated two current students to serve on the search and screen committee that will help identify the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Start semester with fresh batteries, fire safety information

January 22, 2008

Does your house or apartment have a working smoke detector? Have you changed the 9-volt battery since the beginning of the fall semester?

Event promotes fire safety among students

January 18, 2008

A coalition led by Dean of Students Lori Berquam and the Madison Fire Department plans to give away nearly 2,000 donated Rayovac 9-volt batteries in order to stress the importance of working smoke detectors and to improve overall fire safety.

UW-Madison No. 2 in producing Peace Corps volunteers

January 15, 2008

For the second straight year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is second in the nation in producing alumni volunteers to the Peace Corps.

Students invited to apply for role in new chancellor search

January 8, 2008

The Associated Students of Madison is accepting applications for students interested in serving on the search and screen committee that will help select the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

For Flowers, game-winning shot pales to inspiration from cancer survivor

January 2, 2008

The Capital Times featured a story about senior men's basketball guard Michael Flowers and his relationship with Max Bass, a five-year-old fan of Flowers who is successfully battling leukemia.

Undergrad team debuts in genetic engineering competition

December 21, 2007

For the first time, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates participated in the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM), held this fall at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Moments in time: 2007 photographers’ choice

December 17, 2007

In and out of the classroom, from the research lab to the athletic field, through all four seasons — the staff photographers in University Communications have captured the scenes that defined this energetic public research university during 2007. From thousands of photographs made this year, they have selected these as favorite moments in time at UW–Madison. After you play this multimedia slide show, learn more by clicking on “captions” in the bottom bar and viewing the photos one by one.

2007 issue of Curb magazine now available

December 14, 2007

Recent sightings: Swan slide

December 11, 2007

Student Tom Beste “swan dives” down Observatory Hill using a cafeteria tray as a sled after five more inches of snow…

Student-staff collaboration addresses campus safety

December 10, 2007

A group of UW–Madison students and staff has spent fall semester working on the challenging task of improving campus safety.

ESPN’s Van Pelt to address midyear graduates

December 6, 2007

ESPN SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt, who has declared Madison to be America's best college sports town, will deliver the charge to the graduates at the UW–Madison's winter commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.on Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Kohl Center.