Category: Campus life

As a division in College of L&S, new school aims to bring closer collaboration with colleges of different disciplines

Madison is #2 for the Top 5 Car-Free Medium-Sized Metros category.

Noted: It started with trainings at four schools in Ohio last week. Organizers describe it as a national effort, with similar swing state training sessions already held or planned for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the University of Denver and college Republicans in Michigan.

Live Free, a student organization that supports students in recovery from substance abuse, held its second annual sober tailgate Saturday before the Badgers’ home game against the University of Michigan.

The committee heard a presentation from The Black Voice for eligibility for General Student Services Fund money. The organization aims to support black journalists, create a space for open discussion between writers and maintain an online publication.

“We will be providing $1 additional of each backpack sale to United Way of Dane County,” said Kelly Belknap, the co-founder of Adventurist Backpack Co. “We hope that this additional partnership with United Way of Dane County can help support even more students and families in the area, helping to put everyone on an even playing field.”

If the university wants to truly change something about the way Greek life operates at the university, it first needs to realize the impact that sororities and fraternities have on campus culture. Many traditions involving hazing, recruitment and drinking in fraternities and sororities have become normalized by the entire UW community.

A sculpture without an origin, hauntings in a popular brewpub, a deadly corner, unidentified flying objects, a town that no longer exists and a team of paranormal investigators; Madison is a city laced with mystery and intrigue. Whether it can be seen, understood or believed is up to you. Try not to get spooked by some of the stories you read.

One of the proposed changes will adjust mid-day services, which normally run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Transportation Services Commuter Solutions Manager Darwin Ward said with the current campus bus services, there are often excess buses going to Eagle Heights during this time, while buses running across central campus are overcrowded.

Reesor said the job of the student affairs office is to make sure all students can succeed not only academically, but also personally, mental health-wise and in all other aspects outside the classroom. Reesor said the biggest problem her office faces is communicating to the greater student body about the services they offer.

“They’re wanting you to do something you wouldn’t normally do, and they want you to do it right away,” UW-Madison Chief Information Security Officer Bob Turner said. “You click on a link … and all of a sudden you hand over your identity to them.”

All of the administrative team attendees focused on increasing the accessibility and furthering the scope of the resources offered.

The review involved the UW vice chancellor, experts from other schools, alumni and current Greek life students.

Under the new policy, all new and renovated buildings should have at least one gender neutral restroom on ground floor

University of Wisconsin philosophy professor Harry Brighouse spoke on strengthening education outcomes as a part of the Wisconsin Idea, Past and Present lecture series on Tuesday night.

UW is part of the buses’ “battleground tour,” where they will be interviewing community members.

Dating back to mid-20th century, Bucky has remained integral part of UW through good times and bad.

As Latinx Heritage Month begins, the orientation serves as the first event to celebrate Latinx identities and create a safe community on campus.

The Student Transportation Board and the University of Wisconsin Transportation Services began proposing changes to campus bus routes, including the 80, 81, 82 and 84. STB announced several forums they will be hosting for feedback and questions.

“Trump stands for our flag, our national anthem, our veterans, our jobs,” Guilfoyle said. “America will never be a socialist country if Trump is elected in 2020.”

“With September’s stricter debate rules, we’ll see for the top tier candidates sharing the debate stage — including Warren and Biden together for the first time,” said Eleanor Powell, an assistant professor of political science at UW-Madison.

The tradition of welcoming new faculty of color and honoring newly-promoted faculty of color will continue on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Memorial Union’s Tripp Commons, 800 Langdon Street.

Renovation project proposes adding new bike parking stalls while minimizing environmental impacts.

Max Prestigiacomo is frustrated. Since last winter, he and a growing group of students across the state have been organizing to battle the global climate crisis.

Students returning to the University of Wisconsin-Madison this fall may notice a new plaque on campus. It reads in part:”The University of Wisconsin-Madison occupies ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has called Teejop since time immemorial.”

Post-recession job market continues to favor white graduates, experts suggest.

New UW council to provide ’hard data’ on sustainability needs

Through 50 years of innovation, integrity, even near collapse, The Badger Herald endures.

“We commend the university staff and members of our campus community who immediately intervened with the protesters and helped them understand the impact they were having,” Vice Chancellor Lori Reesor and Deputy Vice Chancellor Patrick Sims said in their email sent to the entire campus community.

UW Chief of Information Security Officer Bob Turner said the cybersecurity initiative began to increase security for people’s most at-risk data, such as human resources and financial information.”It’s all about protecting the data,” Turner said.

The Student Services Finance Committee held its first meeting of the semester Monday, featuring presentations from Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs Nancy Lynch and newly elected SSFC Chair Jordan Pasbrig.

Staff from UWPD, Student Life, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement have responded to the scene to talk with protestors about the impact of their actions and provide support for UW community members, according to a news release.

“We now understand that our decision to use nooses was wrong and we are deeply sorry,” the students said in a statement provided to Madison365 by the university.

“Nooses are a hateful symbol, with deep impacts to our students, faculty, staff and community,” Blank’s statement said.

According to Pompey, the traditional fifth quarter show and move “stop at the top” isn’t going anywhere; however, alumni, students, and fans will be seeing new changes, especially at the Badgers first home game this Saturday.

This is a tradition for more than 40 years at Union South to pump fans up for the game. The tailgate starts two and a half hours before kickoff and has something for everyone in the family.

Beginning with a plaque dedication on June 18, Our Shared Future is a way for the university to move from “ignorance to awareness,” says UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank.

According to newly-published rankings by the Center for World University Rankings, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is ranked the 25th best university in the world, up from 27th place last year.

Wednesday, operations manager for the UW-Madison Missing in Action project Chris Zaczyk delivered a presentation about missing Wisconsin airmen from World War II. The purpose of the MIA project is to honor the sacrifice of unrecovered veterans.

Whether you’re a bewildered freshman, tenured professor or a seasoned Badger double-checking your DARS report, campus may look a little different as you stroll through Madison in the late days of summer.

Around 100 graduate students and other supporters of TAA protested this morning on Bascom Hill against low pay, segregated fees, the international student fee and a lack of workplace policies — all of which TAA have been campaigning for years.

“We’re going to unzip Bascom Hill, replace all the utilities and put it back together,” says Jeffrey A. Pollei, Director of Utilities and Energy Management in UW–Madison Facilities Planning & Management.

Minnesota native Christina Olstad is “thrilled” to begin her new position as dean of students at UW-Madison starting this semester.“As I read through the job description, my level of excitement just began to rise,” Olstad said.

“I’m super excited. A little bit nervous, but really excited,” said Searra Funch, an incoming freshman from Middleton.

Now, Ball is grabbing headlines for all the right reasons. As the UW-Madison prepares for its first home game of the season Sept. 7, many of the planned, pregame parties are fueled by alcohol. Ball is working to prove you don’t need the booze to have a blast.

New UW-Madison students started moving into dorms on campus this morning. The Class of 2023 moves in this weekend in residence halls that they were assigned to in June. Some students have been moving in during recent days for trainings or orientation activities, but it’s safe to say they’re excited for the next chapter in their lives.

Devitt was the consummate “the story isn’t about me” writer — we heard he waved off efforts by the university to recognize his service — so I figured an interview with him was unlikely. The event at the Crossroads was as far as he would go.

Noted: Chijioke Agwoeme has been in the program for three years. He returns to the University of Wisconsin-Madison with three internships under his belt as a junior. The experiences he has gained are invaluable, he said.

“I am really a life learner. I am not really a good school learner. I really like talking to people, learning from their mistakes, learning from their experiences. That is the way I learn best. Getting the chance to have internships has really been a big boost for me,” said Agwoeme.