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• All UW-Madison students in Chile safe Feb. 27, 2010 UW-Madison has confirmed the safety of all of its students studying in Chile in the wake of the massive earthquake. International Academic Programs has a total of 24 students in its program at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile in Santiago (12 UW-Madison undergraduate students; 12 University Michigan students), with three additional students studying elsewhere in Santiago with programs affiliated with the Wisconsin School of Business (1) and the College of Engineering (2).
• Contest gives students chance to name the new south campus union Feb. 23, 2010 The Associated Students of Madison, working with the Wisconsin Union, will hold a contest to name the new Union building that is scheduled to be finished in 2011.
• WSUM to broadcast trivia marathon Feb. 11, 2010 This weekend, the University of Wisconsin-Madison student radio station WSUM 91.7FM is teaming with St. Cloud State University's student radio to broadcast their 50-hour trivia marathon.
• Wisconsin Dance Marathon ready for a second year Feb. 11, 2010 University of Wisconsin-Madison students are raising cash to dance the night away at the second annual Wisconsin Dance Marathon Friday-Saturday, Feb. 26-27.
• Med students make an impact on patients through research Feb. 4, 2010 Medical students don't have to wait until they become practicing physicians to make a positive impact on the community. There are numerous opportunities for students in the MD Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health to get involved, from community service programs to student organizations.
• Campus events mark Black History Month Feb. 3, 2010 To celebrate the rich culture and traditions that Black History Month honors, educational, artistic and social events have been scheduled across campus.
• Office of Student Financial Aid prepares for direct lending Feb. 3, 2010 Beginning with the 2010-11 academic year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is joining thousands of other U.S. higher education institutions in the Federal Direct Student Loan Program.
• Slide show: Remembering Shanica Jan. 25, 2010
• UW-Madison plans tribute to student Adkins Jan. 20, 2010 Shanica Adkins, the late University of Wisconsin-Madison senior killed in a Dec. 31 auto accident, is being remembered as a kind and passionate young woman who was dedicated to helping others.
• ASM, UW-Madison assist students with textbook costs Jan. 14, 2010 Textbook costs can be a burden for college students. The University of Wisconsin-Madison's student government and university administration are working hard to address these potential difficulties on behalf of students and families.
• Senior makes her mark in the music industry Jan. 14, 2010 UW-Madison senior Nika Roza Danilova has garnered an international following under the name Zola Jesus for her experimental caterwauler music.
• UW-Madison students safe after Haiti quake Jan. 13, 2010 Two separate groups of UW-Madison students are unharmed and accounted for after Tuesday’s catastrophic earthquake near Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
• UW-Madison sophomore doubles as professional snowboarder Jan. 7, 2010 Some say that love at first sight is impossible. Colin Tucker would disagree.
• UWPD: Use common sense to foil thieves Dec. 15, 2009 UW-Madison students, faculty and staff can help prevent burglaries and thefts during finals and the upcoming winter break by using common sense and taking simple security precautions.
• UHS offers art-themed study break, stress-management tips Dec. 14, 2009 With the excitement of a snow day behind them, University of Wisconsin-Madison students returned to the libraries to write the semester's last research papers and study for final exams, which begin Thursday, Dec. 17.
• Slide show: Polar Practice Dec. 14, 2009
• Slide show: Campus snow day Dec. 10, 2009
• Winter commencement set for Dec. 20 Dec. 10, 2009 The University of Wisconsin-Madison's midyear commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 20. They will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Kohl Center. Each ceremony will be approximately two hours long.
• UW-Madison students: Get an H1N1 shot Dec. 4 Dec. 2, 2009 University of Wisconsin-Madison students aged 24 and under are encouraged to come to the Southeast Recreational Facility (SERF) on Friday, Dec. 4, to get a free H1N1 flu shot in a flash.
• Dean of students to host listening session on LGBT issues Nov. 25, 2009 Do you have ideas or opinions about LGBT services and resources on campus? LGBT Campus Center Director Eric Trekell and Dean of Students Lori Berquam are hosting a listening session for UW-Madison community students, faculty and staff.