Stories indexed under: Student life

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• Incoming freshman reflects on singing for Obama June 12, 2009 UW-Madison incoming freshman Kayla Jenerson kicked off President Barack Obama’s visit to Green Bay June 11 by singing the national anthem.
• UW-Madison lifts advisory against travel to Mexico May 26, 2009 Based on the recommendation of the International Emergency Response Committee (IERC), UW-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has lifted the campus advisory on nonessential travel to Mexico.
• Provost candidates to make presentations May 22, 2009 The three candidates for provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs will each make presentations in coming days on the challenges and opportunities that confront UW-Madison.
• Fellows program gives undergraduates chance to lead May 13, 2009 Even some of the most dedicated students scour the schedule of classes for ways to make their Fridays a quick day. But every Friday afternoon, Jenny Saffran’s Undergraduate Teaching Fellows meet to discuss their progress in that week’s section, and their lesson plans for next week.
• Canceled: Film documents African American experience on campus May 12, 2009 A student-produced documentary film, "Like Touching A Hot Stove," which provides a window into student life for African Americans at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is set to premiere on Tuesday, May 12.
• Recent sightings: Study session May 12, 2009
• Recycling locations available as students move out May 11, 2009 Overflowing Dumpsters could become a thing of the past this year when approximately 6,800 University of Wisconsin-Madison students move out of their university residence halls through May 17.
• UW-Madison cancels early summer Mexico programs May 8, 2009 Based on the recommendations of the university’s International Emergency Response Committee, Chancellor Biddy Martin is instructing campus units to cancel student programs in Mexico that are scheduled 
to depart before June 1.
• Statement on the passage of the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates May 8, 2009 Here is a statement from Chancellor Biddy Martin on today's University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents' vote to adopt the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates.
• Center for Leadership and Involvement helps engage students May 8, 2009 University of Wisconsin-Madison students have a well-deserved reputation for leadership and involvement in everything from student organizations, volunteerism, study abroad and research to intramural sports and on-campus jobs.
• Recent sightings: Puppy love May 7, 2009
• Dean of students office to hold memorial May 6, 2009 The Offices of the Dean of Students will remember UW-Madison students who passed away during the 2008-09 academic year during a brief ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the Carillon Tower.
• UHS to offer 'pet therapy,' other stress-reduction services May 4, 2009 As University of Wisconsin-Madison students hit the libraries to prepare for final exams, research papers and presentations, the University Health Services (UHS) "Counseling Canines" are headed back to Library Mall for the annual Pet Therapy study break.
• Baseball commissioner to speak at spring commencement May 4, 2009 Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. "Bud" Selig will deliver the charge to the graduates at each of the four University of Wisconsin-Madison spring commencement undergraduate ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at the Kohl Center, 601 W. Dayton St.
• Stay safe on Mifflin Street this Saturday April 28, 2009 The Offices of the Dean of Students offers safety tips ahead of the Mifflin Street Block Party on May 2.
• Recent sightings: Let 'em eat pie! April 20, 2009
• Tornado Awareness Week to be held April 20-24 April 16, 2009 Gov. Jim Doyle has declared April 20-24 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin.
• Study: Family income does not dictate UW-Madison admission April 16, 2009 New research from the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that UW-Madison is not letting a family's income determine whether the campus admits a freshman.
• Recent sightings: To study or not to study April 14, 2009
• UW-Madison: ‘College Life’ appears to fall short in depiction April 13, 2009 MTV’s reality-based series “College Life” appears to present a sensationalized view of student life with an exaggerated emphasis on drinking and dysfunctional relationships, according to UW-Madison officials.