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• A campus-bound Thanksgiving Nov. 25, 2009 This Thanksgiving, a couple of programs involving the University of Wisconsin-Madison help students and families celebrating on campus to make their holiday as tasty and cozy as those traveling across the country.
• Learning community teaches spirit of entrepreneurship Nov. 24, 2009 In high school, computer programmer Tim McGowan enrolled in advanced-placement Latin. When it came time to study for the big exam, he was ready to admit that languages weren't his thing.
• Student-athlete leads Red and White Hunger Fight Nov. 23, 2009 In the weeks before Thanksgiving, most college students anxiously count down the days and midterms standing between them and a big meal at home with family and friends.
• Slide show: Rail Jam at Memorial Union Nov. 21, 2009 More than 30 local skiers and snowboarders competed for fun and prizes on 20 tons of man-made snow during the Hoofer Ski and Snow Board Club's first Hoofer Rail Jam at the Memorial Union Terrace on Nov. 19, 2009.
• Tour de Touchdown raises funds for American Family Children's Hospital Nov. 17, 2009 The brothers of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity are aiming to raise $12,500 for the American Family Children's Hospital as part of a benefit bike ride that begins this week.
• Slide show: Morning Crew Nov. 13, 2009 The ritual of a 6:15-8:15 a.m. crew practice is about to begin for the Wisconsin women's openweight rowing team.
• Zimmermann scholarship assists UW-Madison student Nov. 9, 2009 The family of the late University of Wisconsin-Madison student Brittany Zimmermann has awarded a scholarship to financially assist a UW-Madison freshman from Marshfield, Wis.
• A year after historic election, students stay involved in politics Nov. 3, 2009 One year after UW-Madison students surged to the polls, the historic 2008 campaign has sparked an ongoing interest in politics among students.
• Slide show: A Century of Song Oct. 19, 2009 “On, Wisconsin!” — the fight song near and dear to every Badger’s heart — turns 100 this year, and the UW Marching Band paid tribute at the Homecoming game at Camp Randall Stadium on Oct. 17.
• Celebrating 100 years of ‘On, Wisconsin!’ Oct. 14, 2009 It is 32 bars of hummable, toe-tapping Badger spirit and it turns 100 years old this year. Yes, the song “On, Wisconsin!” has hit the century mark and gives no sign of slowing down or unclenching its hold on the hearts of all who love it.
• Student engineers drive Bucky Wagon's green makeover Oct. 14, 2009 Badger fans always recognize the spirited Bucky Wagon by its bright-red exterior, but inside, the historic vehicle's engine is going green.
• Parent Program offers online chat Oct. 13, 2009 The UW-Madison Parent Program will host a live Web chat designed for parents of first-year students from 6-7 p.m. (CDT) on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
• 'Come On Down' for UW-Madison Homecoming 2009 Oct. 8, 2009 Bucky Badger is calling your name - jump around and "Come On Down!" for Bucky's Game Show Challenge during Homecoming 2009.
• Program addresses violence on campus Oct. 6, 2009 UW-Madison is taking innovative new steps to end sexual assault, dating violence and stalking on campus.
• Campus offers condolences to Indonesian students Oct. 2, 2009 International Student Services and the Offices of the Dean of Students are extending condolences to students and campus community members from Indonesia in the wake of the Sept. 30 7.6-magnitude earthquake.
• Recent sightings: Bascom Hill repeats Sept. 24, 2009
• Recent sightings: Come about! Sept. 15, 2009
• Slide show: 9/11 Candlelight Vigil Sept. 11, 2009
• 'Alcohol and Our Learning Environment' a go for second year Sept. 10, 2009 The "Alcohol and Our Learning Environment" symposium is returning for its second year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
• Support available for UW-Madison students Sept. 9, 2009 In the wake of a recent student death in University Housing, UW-Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is reminding the campus community that resources are always available to students who are experiencing difficult times.