University of Wisconsin’s student government approved funding for a Chinese New Year event at a meeting Wednesday. Associated Students of Madison’s Student Council approved the Finance Committee’s decision from Tuesday night to provide an event grant to the Chinese Student and Scholar Association. The event grant will provide funding for the CSSA’s… Read more »

A committee of Associated Students of Madison heard from members of the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly and discussed the impact the state budget will have on the University of Wisconsin campus. Shannon Powell, Wisconsin State Senate Minority Leader Chris Larson’s Deputy Chief of Staff said if funding is taken… Read more »

University of Wisconsin’s student government addressed their role in the Mifflin Street Block Party in their final meeting of the semester last night, ultimately resulting in the endorsement of an alternate entertainment event. Associated Students of Madison’s Student Council convened to consider the May 4 proposal, which suggests a music… Read more »

A committee of the University of Wisconsin’s Associated Students of Madison’s discussed the United Council Convention and reviewed next steps for its 18+ entertainment plan. Legislative Affairs Committee Vice Chair Morgan Rae, among the members who attended the convention, led a session on Responsible Action, which would allow for underage individuals… Read more »

Associated Students of Madison approved its internal budget in a meeting last night with some disagreement arising over amendments to keep paid internal positions and increase traveling grants. Earlier this month, Student Council initially reviewed its internal budget. The Student Services Finance Committee discussed the budget before returning it to… Read more »

University of Wisconsin’s student government brainstormed solutions to the issue of entertainment accessibility for students under the legal drinking age with the hope of ultimately providing safer nightlife options. Associated Students of Madison’s Legislative Affairs committee convened to discuss student entertainment options for those under the age of 21 in… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin welcomed former Wisconsin congressman Steve Gunderson as the selected speaker for a lecture Wednesday night where he gave his thoughts on the future of the middle class. Gunderson addressed what he saw as the biggest threats to the middle class in the 21st century and offered… Read more »

Associated Students of Madison hosted an open forum regarding issues of campus diversity Monday night. As a part of the Shared Governance Week of Action, a panel of campus leaders working on diversity issues answered questions and concerns voiced by students. “Tonight’s panel was really able to hear student concerns,”… Read more »

The Associated Students of Madison voted to create a sustainability grassroots committee and reviewed its internal budget at a meeting on Wednesday night. This is the second consecutive meeting that ASM has taken a vote concerning the creation of a sustainability committee. This is also the final vote ASM will… Read more »

Associated Students of Madison’s Legislative Affairs Committee addressed student advocacy and lobbying for the state biennial budget in a meeting Monday. The committee also heard a presentation from ASM Adviser Michael Moscicke concerning federal and state budgets and how members of student government can get involved. At the federal level,… Read more »

University of Wisconsin’s student government brainstormed ways to increase and improve communication concerning financial resources across campus, announcing plans for a Town Hall Meeting addressing these issues at its meeting Wednesday. Associated Students of Madison’s University Affairs Committee heard from Rep. Mary Prunty, who has been working to increase financial… Read more »

With tuition costs rising at the University of Wisconsin for the sixth consecutive year in 2012, the Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs Committee reviewed the impact the state and federal budgets will have on students, urging the campus community to get involved in the budget process at a meeting… Read more »

The Associated Students of Madison University Affairs Committee unveiled its plans to establish a regular forum to discuss students’ concerns about safety on campus at a meeting Wednesday night. An ASM statement said the body will begin holding formal meetings with campus police, the university, the press and student leaders… Read more »

Student government members brainstormed methods for furthering the future of a state bill that would encourage underage individuals to call authorities in emergency medical situations.  The Responsible Action Bill would allow for underage individuals to call for assistance for themselves or friends despite the fact they had been drinking, a… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin furthered efforts to involve the public in the search for the next UW chancellor with the Search andScreen Committee’s second open forum held Wednesday afternoon. David McDonald, chair of the committee and UW history professor, said committee members are interested in gathering the perspectives, ideas and… Read more »

The Associated Students of Madison’s Legislative Affairs committee addressed the effects of city alcohol policy as well as the upcoming Student Housing Fair at a meeting Monday night. The Alcohol License Density Ordinance has been in effect in the city since 2005 and puts a cap on how many taverns… Read more »

University of Wisconsin’s student government hosted a Campus Safety Forum Wednesday night with representatives from local police departments and city officials in order to address student concerns with crime and safety on campus. Associated Students of Madison University Affairs Committee hosted members of the UW Police Department and Madison Police Department,… Read more »

In an Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs meeting Monday, members continued to address the idea of starting a campaign to change the way student members are appointed to the University of Wisconsin’s Board of Regents. Legislative Affairs Chair Daniel Statter said the UW Board of Regents allows two voting… Read more »

University of Wisconsin’s student government is attempting to renegotiate student-segregated fees in an effort to promote a more equal allocation of funds across student groups. Student Services Finance Committee Chair Ellie Bruecker and Associated Students of Madison Chair Andrew Bulovsky are working in conjunction with the university in order to… Read more »

A Harvard professor and non-profit organization founder spoke at Union South Monday night as a part of the University of Wisconsin’s Distinguished Lecture Series to address the importance of public health. Paul Farmer, the University Professor and Chair of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard University, is… Read more »

The Student Labor Action Coalition delivered a letter to the University of Wisconsin Chancellor’s office on Monday, demanding the university cut ties with Palermo’s Villa, Inc. due to the company’s alleged mistreatment of workers. In an email to The Badger Herald, SLAC member Cornell Zbikowski said Palermo’s products are sold… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin will join 22 other universities this year in an initiative to strengthen the language training for Reserve Officers’ Training Corps students on campus. According to Coordinator Laura Hammond, Project Global Officer funds ROTC students to take intensive language classes in Arabic, Hindi-Urdu, Turkish and Russian. Classes… Read more »

Professor of Chinese literature and visual culture Nicole Huang was appointed to the position of director of the Wisconsin China Initiative. Associate Professor of Law John Ohnesorge said he expects WCI to flourish with Huang as the director due to her experience with and knowledge of China. Ohnesorge was the… Read more »

This Saturday marked the kick-off of a new campaign targeting University of Wisconsin alumni for donations to benefit the campus.   “Share the Wonderful” is a collaborative campaign between the Wisconsin Alumni Association and the UW campus that reaches out to UW alumni, asking them for gifts or donations.  UW Foundation Chief of… Read more »

Cornell University has decided to cut ties with Adidas due to reports that the company was refusing severance pay to workers after closing a sweatshop in Indonesia, which could have implications for the ongoing conflict the University of Wisconsin has with the company over the issue. Cornell University President David… Read more »

Earlier this week, the University of Wisconsin’s Office of Child Care and Family Recourses announced it will be making some changes regarding the care of mildly ill children and the provider of care and services. In a statement, the OCCFR defined “mildly ill” as “children who are unable to attend… Read more »

Recent issues with the University of Wisconsin’s software platform for Learn@UW have made for a difficult transition into the fall semester for students and professors using the site which can include readings, course information and other tools for courses at UW. University of Wisconsin System spokesperson David Giroux said Desire2Learn… Read more »

With a study abroad fair for students fast approaching this semester, concern regarding current social political issues across the world may impact decisions by University of Wisconsin students considering the possibility of studying in a different country. Director of International Studies and Programs Dan Gold said he assures student safety is their first… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin will bring in world-renowned astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson as the keynote speaker for its first-ever Senior Day for graduates next Thursday. The coordinators of Senior Day partnered with the Wisconsin Union Directorate’s Distinguished Lecture Series to get Tyson to speak at the event.… Read more »

Associated Students of Madison’s Legislative Affairs committee held its last meeting of the year Monday, reviewing the past session and planning for efforts to increase participation in next year’s sessions. The committee’s meeting was primarily geared toward changes that can be implemented by next year’s Legislative Affairs members and potential… Read more »

Members of the student government’s Legislative Affairs Committee took up how to increase voter registration among students and influence Wisconsin’s upcoming biennial budget in a meeting Monday night. For the last few weeks, the Associated Students of Madison’s Legislative Affairs Committee has been focused on how to effectively influence the… Read more »

The Associated Students of Madison’s Legislative Affairs committee weighed the possibility of lobbying to affect alcohol policy downtown and diversity training for campus police in its Monday meeting. Last month, Legislative Affairs Chair Hannah Somers asked committee members to lobby on an issue that they felt was important to the… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin’s student government met Monday to review drinking problems on campus and at the Mifflin Street Block Party, following sponsorship difficulties for the event.Legislative Affairs member Morgan Rae presented information surrounding the Responsible Action bill, which would change responses campus officials could take to responding… Read more »

The university’s student fee allocation committee voted to approve a budget increase for campus transportation in a Monday meeting, which members said was driven by students’ increasing usage of city bus services. In a meeting last week, the Student Transportation Board presented in front of the Student Services Finance Committee,… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin’s student government weighed ways to improve the UW System-wide Lobby Day, following last week’s event at the Wisconsin Capitol. In a meeting Monday, the Associated Students of Madison’s Legislative Affairs Committee met to reflect on their recent Lobby Day and discuss future lobbying projects.… Read more »

A nationally acclaimed brain researcher recounted her experiences in recovering from a brain hemorrhage and how it changed her outlook on life as part of the University of Wisconsin’s Distinguished Lecture Series on Monday. Jill Taylor suffered a brain hemorrhage Dec. 10, 1996, which hindered the left hemisphere of her… Read more »