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Programs offer students physical self-defense skills
UW-Madison students can now take self-defense classes in and out of the classroom. University officials are encouraging students to become educated on the latest safety techniques.

UW German Club students survive crash on trip to Chicago, driver of colliding car killed
Members of UW-Madison's German Club were on a bus that collided with another car on Interstate 90 in Illinois Saturday. The crash killed the driver of the car, but no students were seriously injured.

Students petition against new union
A group of students from various student organizations are joining together to voice their discontent with the construction of the new south campus union. Members of the group plan to speak at the Associated Students of Madison Student Council meeting Wed

Students to take part in campus arts competition
The New Arts Venture Challenge will take place on campus from January through February 2009. Participants can win up to $2,000.

Martin addresses faculty’s concern over budget deficit
With the announcement of UW System money-saving measures last week, members of the Faculty Senate discussed how the budget shortfall will affect the near future of UW-Madison.

Astronomy students discover galaxy behind Milky Way disk
Six UW-Madison students had the opportunity to measure the parameters of a recently discovered galaxy this semester.

UWPD training to take place with emergency response test
Students and faculty can expect an emergency response test around the Food Research Building between 7 a.m. and noon today.

Website informs students of NCAA certification program
UW-Madison is in the third cycle of the NCAA certification program and hopes to receive student input on the process.

University prepares for snowy winter with Snow Action Days
University officials are preparing for a harsh winter by implementing snow removal regulations.

New union designers finalize plans, unveil new additions
Wisconsin Union members unveiled major interior and exterior plans for the new south union, including a possible light-rail stop.

ASM looking for help in search for new vice chancellor
After Chancellor Biddy Martin announced her decision to restructure the administration last week, the Associated Students of Madison Shared Governance Committee started taking applications to help recommend a new vice chancellor for university relations.

Badger Crime Alert notifies students of man exposing himself, masturbating in Van Vleck
The University of Wisconsin Police Department released a Badger Crime Watch Alert Nov. 12 after a man was seen exposing himself in Van Vleck Hall to students walking up the eastbound side of Bascom Hill the evening before.

Parents’ weekend expected to generate large revenue
According to a survey, over $1.25 million in First-Year Parents day sales contributed to Madison's economy last year.

UW stresses health precautions as outbreak numbers increase
Students in Sellery Hall are experiencing norovirus-like symptoms. University officials are stressing good hygiene and education about the virus.

Doyle anticipates budget deficit to reach $5 billion
According to Gov. Jim Doyle, the state budget deficit may reach $5 billion in the next biennial budget.

Safety forum to discuss problem solving tactics to reduce downtown armed robberies
Students can attend a safety event today—hosted by university officials—that will discuss a plan to decrease downtown armed robberies.

Student killed by car while living abroad
Kurt Leswing, a UW-Madison senior participating in the Semester at Sea program, was killed in Hong Kong last week.

Admissions office finds new freshman class stats
First-generation students are more prominent in the freshman class since 2005.

Accusations of ‘illegal’ campaigning by Students for Obama
UWPD officials said they recieved a complaint about students tearing down Students for Obama posters on campus Monday night.

Thousands of students vote in ground-breaking election
UW-Madison students voted Tuesday for the next president of the United States. Long lines and voter registration issues occured early in the morning.

UW rec. facilities plan $60 mil. renovations
The plan, which may eventually cost students $60 a semester more in tuition, will have to be passed through ASM first.

College Republicans show support for McCain in rally
Members of the College Republicans and keynote speakers stressed the importance of spreading awareness of McCain's efforts on campus

Recent downtown robberies cause university officials to stress Freakfest safety precautions
Dean of Students Lori Berquam asks students to avoid over-intoxication and misconduct at Freakfest.

University celebrates anniversary of human-rights document
Micheline Ishay stressed the importance of looking toward the future and amending human-rights activism.

Homecoming festivities unite students, alumni
The 2008 UW Homecoming parade brought together students from across campus through the annual float-building contest.

Custodians receive earlier third shift time slot after university negotiations
UW custodians will return to starting the third shift at 5 p.m. after picketing against a later starting time.

Journalism school to debut new program
The provost and vice provost of UW-Madison asked faculty members to encourage students to vote by registering at the polls or at the city clerk office.

Band to travel to Lambeau Field this weekend for Packer halftime show
UW Band Director Mike Leckrone said the band will travel to play at the Packer halftime show Sunday.

New physics and religion course available for spring semster
A new course will be offered by the physics department to all students, including non-physics majors and freshman.

Band plays for first time after suspension
The University of Wisconsin band energized students with their performance during halftime of the Badger's game against Penn State Oct. 11.

Custodians picket against extension of new third shift hours
UW-Madison custodians are putting pressure on university officials to revert back to previous hours for the third shift workers.

UW officials say band investigation is ongoing
The investigation into hazing allegations made against the UW Marching Band is ongoing, university officials said Monday. Band Director Mike Leckrone told WKOW he thought the investigation may end Tuesday.

Student conduct code revisions move to next round of review
A UW System Board of Regents review committee introduced revisions to Chapter 17 and 18 of the Wisconsin Administration code Friday.

UW Regents discuss need for greater accountability in 2009
The UW System Board of Regents met yesterday to discuss the new 2009 accountability proposal.

Safety guide shows increase in student liquor law violations
Students recieved the 2008 Campus Safety Guide in an email Wednesday.

Assigned seats back for rest of football season
Students attending Badger football games this season will no longer receive wristbands upon entry. UW-Madison athletic officials returned to the old ticketing system due to student complaints.

UW School of Pharmacy raises money at benefit to honor Nickel
UW Pharmacy School students and faculty raised over $3,000 in the name of UW-Madison student Adam Nickel.

2008 DoIT student survey reveals new findings
The DoIT 2008 Student Computing Survey revealed the continuation of student interest in UW-Madison technology.

Union officials share exterior design plans, internal designs to commence
Wisconsin Union officials announced the commencement of interior design and conclusion of exterior design at a news conference Monday.

MillerCoors contributes to new fermentation lab
The UW-Madison bacteriology department announced a large donation of brewing equipment was donated by the MillerCoors brewing company.

The Wisconsin Union opens restaurant in Grainger Hall
Students can now take advantage of the new Wisconsin Union restaurant Capital Cafe.

University staff member victim of mugging on Bascom Hill
A UW-Madison staff member was mugged outside Bascom Hall Thursday. The two male suspects fled before obtaining any of the victim's valuables.

Campus remembers students killed in crash
UW-Madison students, faculty and staff gathered to remember the three students who died in an auto accident Aug. 27.

ISO to hold forums, discussions of change: Student socialist group reaches out during election season
UW-Madison’s international student organization will hold its kick-off meeting Wednesday. The organization hopes to provide a different political path for students.

Students to recycle at Camp Randall this fall
UW students began a recycling imitative with the Athletic program at Camp Randall this fall.

10 to 15 students will participate in 'Show and Blow' this weekend
The number of students receiving Breathalyzer tests at the upcoming Badger football game is lower than expected due to the new ‘Show and Blow’ restrictions.

Biden: Veteran know-how
Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Joe Biden stressed the need for change, and detailed how the newly formed Democratic ticket would accomplish its goals.

Obama: Making History
Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech fell on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech.

Delegates push youth vote in ’08
UW-Madison-affiliated delegates take pride in representing Wisconsin in their goal of electing Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama the next president of the United States.

Former chancellor to assume interim position at UW research center
After outgoing UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley leaves his position at Bascom Hall Sept. 1, he will assume a new position at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, the public half of a research center to promote public-private scientific collaboration.

Fresh start
New Chancellor Carolyn 'Biddy' Martin discusses the university's reputation as a party school and research powerhouse.

Regents approve Cornell University provost's hire for UW chancellor
Carolyn ‘Biddy’ Martin will replace John Wiley Sept. 1.

New feature coming to MyUW
‘Course Guide’ will offer textbook info for spring semester

U. Michigan finalist says fundraising a top priority for the next chancellor
Rebecca Blank, the former dean of University of Michigan's school of public policy, met with students and faculty Thursday as the final candidate for the next UW-Madison chancellor.

Minnesota finalist stresses change for UW if chancellor
University of Minnesota's Vice President for Research Timothy Mulcahy spent 20 years in UW-Madison administration before moving to Minnesota three years ago.

Cornell University's provost 'eyes' UW chancellor position
Biddy Martin met with students and faculty Tuesday.

Supervisors: SAFE program ready for exam week
Amid employee resignations, SAFE program coordinators say the program is now staffed and ready to assist students during finals week.

Senior Class President charged with misdemeanor theft
Oliver Delgado, who was elected president of the class of 2009 in early April, was charged with stealing bus tickets from Memorial Union April 18.

ASM Student Council elects new leaders, loses prominent SSFC chair
ASM Student Council elected new committee leaders yesterday. SSFC Chair Alex Gallagher announced his resignation following the meeting.

Sellery Hall robberies raise safety concerns
Due to harassment of a Sellery Hall resident and a reported robbery in the dorm last weekend, residence officials evaluated their safety program. University Housing and UWPD work together to help “foster a safe environment.”

James Thomson elected to society with highest honors
UW-Madson stem-cell researcher and scientist James Thomson was elected into the National Academy of Science. The society is known to be one of the greatest honors for a scientist or engineer.

Contract status withheld from Wisconsin Student Public Interest Group
The Contract Advisory Board rejected WISPIRG’s request for contract status Wednesday. Chancellor John Wiley plans to review meeting notes and make the final decision within the following weeks.

UW dorms tout saving energy in competition
UW-Madison's Big Red Go Green organization is sponsoring a competition between campus residence halls for the third-consecutive semester.

"Everyone here knew her by her smile"
Friends of Brittany Zimmermann said Thursday she was a generous and ambitious individual. "She could just light up a room," said Joanne Burg of the UW-Madison registrar’s office, where Zimmermann worked for three years.

UW student in federal custody
Pharmacy student, diversity advocate could be deported

Seven faculty members receive 2008 H.I. Romnes award
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation funds the annual H.I. Romnes award.

National brands look to students for marketing
UW-Madison students are gaining a unique experience while acting as brand representatives for Ford and Dell computers this summer.

Regents balance tuition, financial aid alternatives
The UW System Board of Regents will not make any tuition deicisions for the next year until June, but some members want to make sure the student voice is heard before any increases.

Cap. Times to reduce print, expand website
Company executives see the change as a step toward the future, UW-Madison professors attribute the change to the dwindling number of newspaper readers.

Governor touts youth vote in ’08
Gov. Jim Doyle encouraged student participation in the upcoming presidential election Thursday at the UW-Madison Students for Barack Obama organizational spring semester kickoff.

Texas couple funds music scholarships: Scholarships called ‘best’ in history of music school
The UW-Madison School of Music will provide two new undergraduate scholarships after receiving a generous gift from a music loving couple.

Student alumni board to host MadLaughs comedy show
MadLaughs will be held Nov. 29 from 8 p.m until 10 p.m. at Madison Avenue.

Following the football
One makeover, many donations and thousands of traveled miles later, the Badger Short Bus has grown into a game day icon

Freakfest ticket sales up this year, Ald. says
Tickets for "Freakfest 2007 brought to you by Mountain Dew" are available until Friday night for $5, but will increase to $7 on Saturday, the day of the event.

October cell phone drive to promote Domestic
Students are encouraged to donate used cell phones and chargers in bins at various campus locations. The initiative was launched to raise money for the Dane County Domestic Abuse Intervention Services organization.

Free StudentPrint t-shirts line Bascom Hill
StudentPrint, a non-profit student printing organization, will be hanging free t-shirts on Bascom Hill for students

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