Tag Student life

A safety message from Dean of Students Lori Berquam

September 27, 2007

Whether you are a new or continuing student, please know that in our community, we do our best to take care of one another. I urge you to pay close attention to your own personal safety and look out for your friends and roommates, especially when out downtown, late at night.

Recent sightings: Gybe-ho!

September 26, 2007

Photo: Jeff Miller Students Jim Hamre, second from left, and Jane Schmieding, second from right, who usually use…

Grab a PB & J with the Dean of Students

September 25, 2007

Dean of Students Lori Berquam and staff from Offices of the Dean of Students will encourage student nutrition by handing out free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26.

Recent sightings: Halliburton protest

September 21, 2007

Approximately 100 protesters fill the main floor of the Engineering Centers Building to protest against Halliburton’s recruiting efforts during an engineering…

Coach Bielema asks fans to wear red to Camp Randall

September 13, 2007

Starting with this Saturday’s football game against The Citadel, and continuing throughout the season, Wisconsin football coach Bret Bielema is asking fans to wear red this week and every week at Camp Randall Stadium.

Recent sightings: Breathing space

September 12, 2007

Using seating on the main floor, undergraduate Megan Kaiser studies as sunlight streams in the six-story main atrium of the…

Hip-hop filmmaker weighs in on manhood, sexual violence

September 11, 2007

Byron Hurt, a filmmaker who loves hip-hop and is the co-founder and former associate director of the United States Marine Corps gender violence prevention program, will address students and community members about sexual violence on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Theater.

Concrete Canoe team victorious in the Netherlands

September 11, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Concrete Canoe Team dominated the 30th annual Dutch Concrete Canoe Challenge this weekend in the Netherlands. The team took first place overall, with victories in five out of the six race categories. The team's 20-foot, 176-pound canoe, Descendent, also won the construction and innovation categories for its design and use of environmentally sound concrete.

L&S to hold open house on Friday, Sept. 7

September 5, 2007

Students in the College of Letters and Science are invited to an open house to learn about the college’s advising services and plans for the coming academic year.

Several changes at the Union

September 5, 2007

Memorial Union patrons will see some new features this fall.

Convocation for New Students: Rule Johnstone address

September 4, 2007

Sophomore Rule Johnstone speaks at the Chancellor’s Convocation for New Students on Aug. 31 at the Kohl Center. The convocation ceremony…

UW students tech-connected, security conscious

September 4, 2007

University of Wisconsin–Madison students are adopting new technology tools in a big way, and they're being more careful about privacy and security.

Bucky rolls out the Red Carpet for a new Badger football season

August 30, 2007

Rolling Out the Red Carpet, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campaign to encourage a more fan-friendly atmosphere at Camp Randall Stadium, is ready to roll for a fourth straight season.

Vets for Vets program gears up to serve 400-plus student veterans

August 30, 2007

UW-Madison's Vets for Vets program will hold a kickoff meeting on Sept. 5 at the Memorial Union.

Big Ten Network will be available in residence halls, unions

August 28, 2007

Students in University of Wisconsin–Madison residence halls will be able to watch the Big Ten Network, under an agreement between the university and the network.

What’s hot for fall for UW–Madison students

August 27, 2007

Whether it's Harry Potter, online banking, the iPhone or a Zumba workout, University of Wisconsin–Madison students are at the forefront of trends hitting college campuses this fall.

New Ogg Hall opens to 600-plus new residents

August 23, 2007

Ogg Hall, the newest residence hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will open to 615 students this month and carry on the university's tradition of blending academics with student housing.

Campus prepares for peak residence hall move-in days

August 22, 2007

It won't be long now before University of Wisconsin–Madison residence halls are bustling with activity again. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 29-30, will be the busiest days of the 2007 fall move-in.

Campus bus routes to undergo changes for fall 2007

August 20, 2007

Route 80 campus bus riders, particularly those who live in Eagle Heights or catch the bus at Union South, will encounter some changes when regular service begins on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The length of the current route will be shortened in two ways.

Berquam names three to key Dean of Students positions

August 1, 2007

Dean Lori Berquam has selected three experienced higher education professionals to fill key vacancies in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS).