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- UW-Madison makes it easier to report incidents of hate, bias May 14, 2013 MADISON — The University of Wisconsin-Madison is taking steps to make it easier to report incidents of hate and bias, to further its commitment to a living, working and learning environment that is safe, inclusive and respectful.
- Humans vs. Zombies alters Friday game plans April 19, 2013 Organizers of UW-Madison’s Humans vs. Zombies game have voluntarily proposed changes to the final round of play on Friday, April 19.
- UW employee killed in Tuesday accident April 16, 2013 A University of Wisconsin-Madison employee was killed in an on-the-job incident Tuesday afternoon at the Art Lofts, 111 N. Frances.
- Berquam: Be aware of sexual assault information, resources April 10, 2013 Dean of Students Lori Berquam recently emailed students about the importance of sexual assault resources, statistics and prevention during April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
- April 15-19 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week April 9, 2013 Gov. Scott Walker has declared April 15-19, 2013 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin.
- UWPD: Update on March 5 Eagle Heights incident March 6, 2013 On Tuesday, March 5, there was extensive police activity in the Eagle Heights community in response to gunshots reported around 9:30 p.m. in the University Houses area.
- Police seek info on Monday robberies Feb. 19, 2013 Madison and UW Police are investigating three Monday strong-arm robberies downtown that may be connected. All three incidents occurred near the UW campus and involved stealing electronics from pedestrians.
- Campus open for essential functions only; no in-person final exams Thursday Dec. 20, 2012 In response to blizzard warnings issued by the National Weather Service for Madison and Dane County, UW-Madison will be open only for essential operations Thursday. Scheduled, in-person final exam meetings will not be held. Visit http://emergency.wisc.edu for complete details, along with updates on campus events and services.
- UWPD seeks info on Memorial Library robbery Nov. 21, 2012 The University of Wisconsin Police Department is seeking information about Nov. 20 robbery in Memorial Library.
- UW–Madison strives to improve sexual assault reporting processes Oct. 22, 2012 Yesterday’s Daily Cardinal published a letter from a graduate of UW–Madison outlining her experiences following a sexual assault while she was enrolled as a student. We’re deeply saddened to learn of her experience and want to explain how we’re working to end sexual violence on the UW–Madison campus.
- UWPD investigates Sellery Hall thefts Sept. 22, 2012 UW-Madison Police are investigating a series of incidents that occurred in Sellery Residence Hall during the early morning hours of Sept. 21 and are seeking information from the campus community.
- MPD seeks information on campus-area incidents Aug. 29, 2012 Madison police are investigating two recent incidents in the area of North Brooks Street and are seeking information from the campus community.
- UW-Madison police win accreditation from a third agency Aug. 8, 2012 The University of Wisconsin Police Department this month became the only law enforcement agency in Wisconsin to be accredited by three different agencies.
- MPD, UWPD, UW-Madison address University Avenue incidents Aug. 1, 2012 The Madison Police Department, the University of Wisconsin Police Department and the Division of Student Life are seeking help from the community to address a string of violent incidents that have taken place on University Avenue in recent weeks.
- Man arrested following campus-area attack July 23, 2012 A man has been arrested after an early Saturday morning attack of a 21-year-old woman in the 500 block of North Lake Street.
- Update: Missing summer student has been located June 28, 2012 The UW-Madison Police Department is asking for help finding a missing summer student. Donalvin Weatherby, 17 years old, of Milwaukee, is a participant in a summer program at the UW-Madison Campus.
- Blue-green algae spotted on Lake Mendota June 26, 2012 Cyanobacteria, or toxic blue-green algae blooms, have been spotted today, Wednesday, June 26, on Lake Mendota in the area of Memorial Union and Hoofers.
- UW community mourns business graduate Roelse June 23, 2012 The University of Wisconsin-Madison community is mourning the loss of a young alumnus who is believed to have drowned in Lake Mendota early on Friday, June 22.
- Crews search for missing man in Lake Mendota June 22, 2012 The Dane County Sheriff Office is searching Lake Mendota near UW-Madison's Memorial Union for a 22-year-old man who was last seen swimming in the area early this morning.
- UWPD seeks info on possible child enticement June 8, 2012 UWPD is seeking information on a June 8 incident in Eagle Heights