Demolition of two halls will make space for new humanities building.
Category: Campus life
UW-Madison student government designates campus a ‘trans sanctuary’
The legislation was passed at the Associated Students of Madison’s Oct. 25 meeting.
UW-Madison professor gives lecture on history of Israel, Gaza
Alatout spoke about injustice in Israel and his personal experiences as a Palestinian.
Republican bills penalize schools for free speech violations, end race-based aid
The Assembly’s higher education committee considered a bill Thursday that sets free speech policies at Wisconsin’s public universities and colleges and provides penalties for violating them. Another bill taken up by the committee would eliminate race-based higher education loan and grant programs.
Bucky Badger trademark dispute: University of Wisconsin’s legal tussle with a Houston economist
When Ed Hirs, an energy economist at the University of Houston, coined the terms “buckynomics” and “buckymarkets,” he couldn’t have predicted he’d end up in a legal battle with the University of Wisconsin and its iconic mascot, Bucky Badger. But according to a report from the Houston Chronicle that is exactly what is happening.
5 takeaways from UW Hillel conversation between experts on Israel-Hamas war
Middle East experts Ghaith al-Omari and David Makovsky discussed policy options and perception of the conflict during an Oct. 24 talk at UW Hillel.
As health care buckled during pandemic, UW students supplied critical help | Opinion
This is the fourth chapter of a 5-part series in which former University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson and Vice President Jim Langdon reflect on their experience guiding the system though the COVID-19 pandemic. As the health care crisis raged, facilities on the front lines began to have severe staffing issues. Drawing inspiration from the foundations of the UW System, they found ways to help students jump from the classroom to the community to assist.
SSFC rejects budget proposals from The Black Voice, Effective Altruism
Committee rejects proposals over misspending, lack of core programming.
What a manicure means to Chicago baker, activist Maya-Camille Broussard
Maya-Camille Broussard, a James Beard Award finalist last year, shared her story and her definition of success at a speaking engagement on Tuesday.
UW students walk out to protest university response to Gaza conflict
Shafiq, and many others, were not comfortable sharing their full names until the university would guarantee the protection of protestors.
Halloween Culture Wars: Trump Clown, Decapitated Jesus, Nixed Celebrations
For several years now, colleges around the nation have been warning students against costumes that amount to “cultural appropriation.” Last year the University of Wisconsin-Madison unveiled its “Halloween Cultural Awareness” webpage that states it is offensive “when cultural elements are copied from a marginalized culture by members of the dominant culture.” One student complained to Fox News that the standard is applied in a “funny way,” since there’s no objection to appropriating Catholic culture by dressing as Jesus, a nun or a priest.
UW Memorial Union scraps Tudor Dinners in favor of ‘Frosty Bites’
After 90 years of carols and wassail, the Tudor Holiday Dinners at the Memorial Union have flamed their final figgy pudding.
‘Immediate energy’: Night games like Wisconsin has ahead are special for NBC crew
The University of Wisconsin’s debut in the hosting spotlight in the first year of NBC’s Saturday night coverage is against No. 3 Ohio State. Camp Randall has been a regular site for night games since its first in 1986; this week’s game is the 11th there after dark in the last 10 seasons.
ASM to vote on transgender sanctuary legislation Oct. 25
Campus legislation contains resolutions to reduce punitive punishment, affirm transgender rights.
UW-Madison students, demonstrators hold second week of rallies for Israel, Palestine
The events come two weeks after an initial Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack that reignited war between the militant group and Israel.
New proposal aims to protect free speech at UW-Madison
In recent years, conservatives have set their sights on higher education, arguing that liberal attitudes at campuses across the country suppress more conservative viewpoints.
Trump Trusted Over Biden on US Economy in Wisconsin Voter Poll
Annie Spurley, a University of Wisconsin-Madison student, has doubts about the economy heading into next year’s presidential election. The 21-year-old has had to work more bartending hours than she’d like with her coursework in order to pay her rent.
UW-Madison introduces class on Russia-Ukraine war
Professor Yoshiko Herrera, a political scientist and recipient of the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award, will teach the three-credit course, Political Science 344, next semester.
UW-Madison students could score discounted apartments, if the city approves
With the city’s approval, there could be an option for some low-income students at UW-Madison to find a room at a discount.
UW-Madison students, demonstrators hold second week of rallies for Israel, Palestine
In the aftermath of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack that reignited the Israel-Hamas war, campus groups at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have continually organized to show their support for those affected.
‘All I want is just for it to stop’: Calls for support, peace at pro-Palestine, pro-Israel rallies in Madison
The Free Palestine Rally marched down State Street to Library Mall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, where a “Shabbat in Strength” rally showed solidarity for Israel wrapped up less than an hour earlier.
Fans line up at Fresh Cool Drinks for Tuy’s smile — and her spring rolls
While some of the cart’s patrons, many of them UW-Madison students, pass the time by scrolling on their phones, others are scrutinizing the cart’s robust menu of spring rolls and smoothies.
Zoe Bayliss co-op celebrates new home on Langdon Street
Angela Maloney, former president and now the co-op’s move in officer, shared why the co-op’s structure is so successful. “We essentially act as their own landlord, so you’re paying the money back to yourself.” she said. “As a community, we decide what we spend our money on, which makes it affordable for people because we’re not making profit.”
Domestic Violence Awareness Month brings UW survivor support systems to light
Events throughout October raise awareness of dating norms, campus survivor services.
SSFC appoves Badger Catholic, Wunk Sheek budgets, hears The Black Voice, Effective Altruism proposals
Registered Student Organizations can utilize General Student Services Fund to pay for programming, operational costs.
Somali Student Association created to foster community
The Somali Student Association, a new Registered Student Organization partnered with the Multicultural Student Center, was recently formed to create a space for Somali students to have a community and educate others about their culture, according to SOSA President Mohammud Ibrahim.
First Nations Cultural Tour grows to meet increasing demand at UW
7 additional tour guides hired to double number of tours given, educate campus on Indigenous history, Ho-Chunk Nation.
As our politics get worse, it’s time to reevaluate how we talk to each other
Not a moment too soon, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has chosen a paradigm-shifting book on truth, persuasion and social change for its 2023-2024 Go Big Read common reading program.
“How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion” by David McRaney (Penguin Random House 2022) tackles the psychology that drives our bitterly divided, tribal politics, and sheds light on the path to a more civil, democratic and constructive future.
Pandemic politics made battling COVID at UW tougher. Masks and vaccines made a difference.
This is the third chapter of a 5-part series in which former University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson and Vice President Jim Langdon reflect on their experience guiding the system though the COVID-19 pandemic.
Phirst Take – Black Joy on Homecoming
Photos by Tatiyana in partnership with the Gamma Epsilon Chapter of the Alpa Phi Alpha Fraternity.
UW launches new program to support first-generation students
The University of Wisconsin recently announced the launch of the First-Generation Badgers program to help support first-generation students. According to a Sept. 27 news release from UW, the First-Generation Badgers program will bring together existing programs at UW, faculty and students to provide a more cohesive group to enhance these students’ experiences.
‘Breaking the Bias Habit’ workshops for UW STEM faculty to resume in 2024
UW researchers in collaboration with WISELI look to renew faculty workshop focusing on diversity
2024-25 FAFSA release delayed to December
In an email statement to The Badger Herald, Office of Student Financial Aid communications manager Karla Weber Wandel said the delay is only for the 2024-25 year and that the FAFSA will resume to an Oct. 1 release date in future years. “FAFSA is getting a makeover, and it’s with the hopes of making it even easier for students and families to submit that application,” Weber Wandel said. “It’s only this year we’re expecting it to be delayed until December.” she said.
Behind the scenes of how Fox Sports brings Wisconsin’s ‘Jump Around’ tradition to TV
So when “Jump Around” plays on your TV screen, it’s probably on a little bit of a delay. That’s how it happened last Saturday when the Fox Sports crew recorded 49 seconds of content while it was away at a break and put it to air 5 seconds later.
Wisconsin Palestinian student juggles school and home life amid ongoing war
Omar Zaidan is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His parents are from Gaza and the West Bank.
“It is very stressful, just seeing my entire family react,” said Zaidan. “All of them were very stressed, and wanted to reach out to their families back home.”
SSFC approves budget for Sex Out Loud, Mecha de UW-Madison, hears funding proposals for Badger Catholic, Wunk Sheek
Sex Out Loud granted $5,000 budget increase.
UW celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month
Month of October filled with community building activities, events.
As Republicans target DEI, UW-Madison and UW-Whitewater adjust diversity programs and offices
At least two University of Wisconsin system schools have modified diversity offices or programming amid Republican lawmakers seeking to shut down DEI initiatives statewide.
Kickoff time, TV announced for Wisconsin football game vs. Ohio State
The Buckeyes (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) and Badgers (4-2, 2-1) with square off at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 on NBC.
Ben Shapiro to visit UW campus in November
Conservative commentator to return to UW for first time since 2016.
University of Wisconsin won’t condemn pro-Hamas protesters chanting ‘glory to the murders’
Former athletes for the University of Wisconsin-Madison slammed the school for refusing to condemn on-campus protesters who were caught on video glorifying the terrorist attack against Israel.
UW-Madison chancellor condemns Hamas, calls for respectful dialogue as Jewish students grapple with attack
UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin is condemning the Hamas attack on Israeli civilians last week, calling for respectful dialogue and a focus on shared values as many Jewish students struggle to reckon with violence against their faith.
How to make the most of your first science festival
If you’re a science educator, professional development sessions and lectures on timely topics are often included in science festivals to enrich your curriculum. Take the Badger Talks series from University of Wisconsin-Madison for example, where professors will speak on topics like sustainability, psychedelics research and weather monitoring.
Israel-Palestine violence causes pain, frustration at UW-Madison
UW Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin issued a statement on Wednesday, acknowledging the pain that students with connections to both Israel and Palestine are experiencing.
Mnookin first directly condemned the attacks on Israel by Hamas. She then warned against anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.
UW Population Health Sciences professor speaks on misinformation in public health
Expert draws from historical examples of misinformation, disinformation in virtual symposium.
ASM introduces legislation to designate UW-Madison a ‘sanctuary campus’ for transgender students
The bill was proposed at the Associated Students of Madison’s October 11th meeting.
Madison demonstrators hold rallies supporting Palestinians, decry Israel’s response to Oct. 7 attacks
Following last Saturday’s attacks against Israel, Madison supporters of Palestine urged an end to Israel’s occupation of the Gaza strip during multiple demonstrations last week.
Rebecca M. Blank Center for Campus History holds inaugural reception
“We believe that the work we’re doing at this university with the Center for Campus History is wholly unique in higher education,” Director of the CCH Kacie Lucchini Butcher and former head of the Public History Project said. “There is no one else doing it like we are. We want to ensure that other people know that this reckoning work is possible and that it can happen on their campuses too.”
UW Office of Sustainability offering free energy sustainability kits to off-campus students
Kits count towards multi-university competition centered on promoting sustainable energy practices.
UW-Madison Pharmacy School offering early assurance program to address pharmacist shortage
Nationwide, big-name retailers and small community pharmacies are struggling to find pharmacists. The challenge to recruit more is magnified in rural areas.
UW-Madison is offering a new program to help build a pharmacy workforce in Wisconsin. It’s called the PharmD Early Assurance Program.
Ben Shapiro to visit UW-Madison in November
The Young Americans for Freedom chapter at UW is hosting the event, according to a press release. It will take place on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in Shannon Hall.
Ben Shapiro to speak at UW-Madison
Young Americans for Freedom at UW-Madison announced the event Wednesday, noting The Daily Wire emeritus editor will appear as part of a lecture series on Nov. 6. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held at Shannon Hall, in Memorial Union.
Student group hosts candlelight vigil in solidarity with Israel after attacks
Hundreds of people gathered outside Memorial Library late Sunday evening to express solidarity with the people of Israel after Hamas launched surprise terrorist attacks Saturday.
Former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz speaks about finding her Judaism, writing her novel
Sarah Hurwitz, a former White House speechwriter for the Obamas, spoke to students about her time in the White House, recent events with Israel and Hamas and her Jewish faith during a Tuesday evening talk with University of Wisconsin-Madison students at the UW Hillel Foundation.
Center for Campus History highlights Latinx engagement, history at UW-Madison
The exhibit illuminates Latinx and Chicanx students’ identity, culture and community as resistance throughout the university’s history.
Looking ahead at this year’s Wisconsin Science Festival
With sponsors including the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, Morgridge Institute for Research and the University of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Science Festival is truly a local group effort, Mulrooney said. Bringing people together is always the main goal of the Wisconsin Science Festival team.
Chancellor Mnookin releases statement on Israel-Hamas war following responses on campus
Mnookin condemns attacks, mourns lives lost.
UW System gets a rebrand as the Universities of Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin System is being renamed as the Universities of Wisconsin.
Tommy Thompson describes setting up COVID-19 ‘war room’ at UW
Tommy Thompson was a cabinet secretary during 9/11. He took what he learned and used a ‘War Room’ to guide University of Wisconsin during COVID-19.
UW mobilized to offer free COVID testing in pandemic. It helped keep college campuses open.
Editor’s note: This is the second chapter of a 5-part series in which former University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson and Vice President Jim Langdon reflect on their experience guiding the system though the COVID-19 pandemic. After making a controversial decision to return to in-person classes in the fall of 2020, they discuss the innovative testing program that helped limit the spread of COVID at colleges and the communities they serve.