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Lakeshore Nature Preserve updates master plan, seeks student input

By Sarah Jensen | Apr. 10, 2019

The UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve is currently updating their decade-old master plan by creating a comprehensive strategic planning process to guide the use and management of the preserve. In 2006, the preserve created a master plan with the goal of protecting its natural features and providing enjoyment for the community. Now, with hopes of improving the preserve, UW-Madison students are being asked to contribute to the planning process by completing a survey about their use of the preserve. 

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Debut of Wisconsin LGBTQ+ Health summit introduces plans to eliminate health disparities

By Defang Zhang | Apr. 8, 2019

Through policy change, staff integration and more welcoming spaces, the UW-Madison School of Nursing aimed to create more positive relationships between medical practitioners and LGBTQ+ patients by hosting the first Wisconsin LGBTQ+ Health Summit.  The summit aimed to provide an opportunity for LGBTQ+ community members to navigate resources, educate healthcare providers on how to improve the health of LGBTQ+ individuals and create a public space for both groups to effectively communicate.

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UW women undergraduates recognized for leadership roles on campus

By Lexi Schweinert | Apr. 4, 2019

Dozens of undergraduate women in leadership flocked to Memorial Union to be honored at the first annual Wisconsin Womxn Lead Gala for the work they have done in the community relating to women’s equality and overall success Wednesday.  The Gala took place to honor 53 nominees, who were appointed by their peers for demonstrating exceptional leadership in the Madison community. 

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Wisconsin Arboretum granted listing in National Historic Site Register

By Morgan Lock | Apr. 4, 2019

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum recently became a national historic site, as it is recognized as the birthplace of ecological restoration of prairie ecological communities.  In order to be listed on the register, a property must be at least 50 years old and demonstrate its significance in architecture, its association with a person of historic importance, its archaeological potential, or its history — which can include conservation. 

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Access to alcohol among concerns expressed in external Greek Life review session

By Jenna Walters | Apr. 1, 2019

UW-Madison representatives expressed their concerns and suggestions about the university’s Greek community to a panel of experts at an open session held at Memorial Union Monday.  Representatives from University Housing, University Health Services and UW-Madison Greek Chapters along with other community members gathered at an open session held as part of an external review of UW-Madison’s Greek community, to lend their input on what works successfully in the Greek community on campus and what needs to be changed. 

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‘Miss Saigon’ discussion cancellation deepens rift between Overture, UW-Madison Asian American Studies Program

By Alyssa Hui | Mar. 28, 2019

After receiving backlash for misrepresenting Asian narratives, a panel discussion on the Broadway musical “Miss Saigon” was organized to provide community members an opportunity to share concerns about the controversial musical. The panel, “Perspectives on Miss Saigon: History and Community,” organized by UW-Madison’s Asian American Studies Program in collaboration with the Overture Center for the Arts, was canceled Wednesday — less than 24 hours before the event.

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New study shows turning off the lights could save a life

By Jenna Walters | Mar. 26, 2019

A team of UW-Madison researchers released new data that shows saving energy, even by simply turning off a light switch, can save consumers’ lives.   The team’s study, which was recently released in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, correlated reduced energy consumption to improved public health through decreased save lives by decreasing the adverse health effects attributed to air pollution.

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Fate of controversial campus landmark remains undecided

By Jenna Walters | Mar. 15, 2019

Nails’ Tales, the towering sculpture of footballs standing just outside Camp Randall, may soon be non-existent as UW-Madison makes plans to renovate the area around the university landmark.  Installed in 2005, Nails’ Tale quickly became an iconic part of UW-Madison gameday. While walking into the football stadium, UW-Madison community members and visitors alike have gawked at the 50-foot statue for over a decade. 

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Students, UW police chief discuss campus safety issues

By Molly Davis | Mar. 14, 2019

The Wisconsin Union Directorate Society and Politics Committee hosted a roundtable discussion to address campus safety initiatives Wednesday evening. UW-Madison Police Department Chief of Police Kristen Roman discussed with students at Memorial Union various safety topics both on- and off-campus.

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Witte resident faces felony charges for attacking police officer

By Jenna Walters | Mar. 14, 2019

The UW-Madison student who assaulted a university police officer in Witte Residence Hall earlier this week now faces two felony charges.  UW-Madison freshman Logan Mitchell could be charged with battery to an officer after he struck a UW-Madison Police Department officer in the face during an altercation early Sunday morning, causing him significant bodily harm. Mitchell also faces a misdemeanor for resisting an officer. 

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The Society of Women Engineers empowers women to try their hand at welding

By Morgan Lock | Mar. 14, 2019

The Society of Women Engineers held a welding seminar where women in the engineering college were able to come to the Technical Education and Manufacturing lab and make their own union chairs on Tuesday evening.  Emily Theirri, a sophomore majoring in biological systems engineering, ran the seminar, stating that it helps “get women involved in some more technical education.” 

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UW-Madison graduate schools ranked high for quality

By Jenna Walters | Mar. 14, 2019

UW-Madison graduate schools once again ranked among the best in the nation, according to new findings by U.S. News & World Report.  Five UW-Madison graduate programs, including the School of Education and the College of Engineering, were ranked in the top 30 percent of schools in their fields nationwide. 

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UHS representative explores new suicide prevention tactics

By Jenna Walters | Mar. 11, 2019

University Health Services Suicide Prevention Coordinator Valerie Donovan discussed the climate of suicide on UW-Madison’s campus, along with ways students can connect to mental health support, at an Evidence-based Health Policy Project brief at the Wisconsin Capitol.  The brief highlighted the scope of suicide on UW-Madison’s campus and UHS’ prevention strategies for students. 

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