UW-Madison
Remembering 9/11: Students, community members reflect on anniversary of national tragedy
By The Daily Cardinal | Sep. 11, 2013University of Wisconsin-Madison students and area residents share their experiences about the events of September 11, 2001.
2014 U.S. News rankings recognize UW-Madison as leading institution
By Sarah Olson | Sep. 11, 2013The University of Wisconsin-Madison tied for 41st in the U.S. News and World Report’s latest ranking of 270 national doctoral universities, according to a university news release.
Observatory Hill Shuttle to ease Bascom Hill trek
By The Daily Cardinal and Brandi Stone | Sep. 11, 2013University of Wisconsin-Madison Transportation Services will offer a shuttle bus to students who cannot physically make the trek up Bascom Hill, according to a UW-Madison news release.
UW System plans video conference to gather input
By The Daily Cardinal | Sep. 10, 2013System officials will hold a video conference Thursday where participants can discuss the University of Wisconsin System and the search for a new president.
Student-spearheaded bills move through legislature
By Tamar Myers | Sep. 10, 2013This summer, two student leaders discovered firsthand the intricacies of passing legislation when they pushed to pass bills in the state Assembly and Senate.
Greater University Tutoring Service applies for GSSF funding
By Paige Villiard | Sep. 10, 2013Greater University Tutoring Service applied for funding eligibility for the 2015-’16 fiscal year from the Student Services Finance Committee Thursday, stating the organization offers a direct service to students.
Initial plans for second phase of Memorial Union reinvestment project released
By Megan Stoebig | Sep. 9, 2013Coordinators for the Memorial Union Reinvestment project formally released plans for the second phase of the Union construction Monday and held an open forum to receive input from the public about the potential designs.
UW Board of Regents takes issue with draft of cash reserves policy
By Mario Puig and Tamar Myers | Sep. 9, 2013At a University of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting Friday, several regents expressed concern over a policy that would set thresholds for the amount of money the system should hold in cash reserves.
Report highlights improvement areas for UW Human Resources
By Tamar Myers | Sep. 9, 2013An outside risk management firm presented the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents with a report Friday claiming the UW Human Resources System still contains a number of structural and functional issues that need to be addressed.
UW-Madison professor Shanan Peters studies the data of evolution
By Megan Stoebig | Sep. 8, 2013University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Shanan Peters says the only way we can have any hope of determining what the future holds is by questioning past changes that have taken place on Earth.
New sustainability event to take place Tuesday on Lakeshore Path
By Megan Stoebig and Leah Leonidas | Sep. 8, 2013Party on the PATH, a new event to showcase activities for students interested in UW’s Green Scene, student organizations who focus predominantly on environmental and sustainability-related topics, will be held Tuesday on the Lakeshore Trail near Lake Mendota.
University police officer injured in motorcycle accident
By The Daily Cardinal | Sep. 7, 2013An SUV struck an on-duty University of Wisconsin-Madison police officer riding his motorcycle at the intersection of North Charter and Regent Streets Saturday morning, according to a press release.
SSFC to form committee to review student organization funding eligibility
By Sarah Olson | Sep. 5, 2013The Associated Students of Madison Student Services Finance Committee has plans to form a new committee that would evaluate the eligibility criteria for funding from the General Student Services Fund, SSFC Chair David Vines said at an ASM Coordinating Council meeting Thursday.
Campus Farmers Market to take place Thursdays through October
By Megan Stoebig | Sep. 5, 2013The Wisconsin Union Dining Services kicked off the first Campus Farmers' Market Thursday on Union South’s north lawn, an event they hope will draw together local area vendors every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until Oct. 24.
Organizers to present Memorial Union plans at open forum next week
By Molly Reppen and Megan Stoebig | Sep. 5, 2013Memorial Union Reinvestment Project Coordinators will present preliminary floor plans and design ideas at an open forum Monday, where the public can attend and give input, according to a university news release.
UW-Madison to send more frequent crime alert emails
By Sam Cusick | Sep. 5, 2013University of Wisconsin-Madison students across campus received an email from campus officials Thursday titled, “Timely Warning,” which informed them of serious crimes that took place on and around campus from Sunday to Wednesday, including an armed robbery and a sexual assault.
Student Council plans Diversity Plan Committee
By Tamar Myers | Sep. 5, 2013Associated Students of Madison Student Council Representatives voted to adopt several campaigns Wednesday, including one which will produce criteria about what students want to see in the Diversity Plan.
Preferred Name Policy met with approval from students
By Tamar Myers | Sep. 5, 2013Liv Stratman said she and her siblings were born into a “big Catholic family,” and were all named after saints but are now known by less formal names. Although the name on her birth certificate reads Olivia, it has never been her identity.
Improvements to come for food and beverage services at Camp Randall
By Megan Stoebig | Sep. 4, 2013The company in charge of selling food and drinks to Badger fans has promised to make improvements for Saturday’s football game against Tennessee Tech, such as adding more than 100 beverage vendors in the stands, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.








