With more than 50,000 students and another 19,700 employees, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is often likened to a small city. As with any sizable city, the campus community experiences a full range of events, …
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Faculty/Staff: Support a student organization
There are many opportunities – academic, research, public service, internships, recreation, and social – for students to get involved outside the classroom at UW–Madison. Not only do spaces like these allow students to build community, …
Connection, reflection and celebration mark this year’s Latinx Heritage Month
From food, to music, to fashion — Latinx culture runs deep. Over the past month, the Latinx Heritage Month Planning Committee and other Latinx students, staff and organizations shared their heritage with campus. Through this …
Student leadership | Enhancing the student organization experience
by Mark Kueppers, Senior Director of Campus Involvement, Center for Leadership & Involvement Last month, more than 13,000 students streamed through the doors of the Kohl Center seeking connection and community with the 450 registered …
Support resources for students | Conflict in the Middle East
This message was sent to leaders of registered student organizations with members who may be affected by the escalation of violence in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. We are reaching out to student organizations whose …
Looking for Student Housing? Check Out These Tips.
In some ways, it feels like the semester just started. So, why are students already deciding where they are going to live next year? In recent years, seasoned Badgers have gotten used to making a …
New program offers community-building for first-generation students at UW–Madison
Nearly one in five undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison reports they are the first in their families to attend college. In an effort to better support first-generation students and provide them enhanced opportunities …
Turning Awareness into Action During Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month. At UW-Madison, this is a chance for students, faculty, and staff to consider the role we each play in creating a campus community that is compassionate to mental health concerns.
A Dream Worth Persevering
Joel Baraka, Class of 2022, Recounts His First Year As A Badger By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs At UW–Madison, our traditions run deep. One prime example is New Student Convocation, happening on September 5 at …
6 Tips For A Great Wisconsin Welcome – From a Fellow Badger
By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs When I moved from California to Wisconsin my freshman year, the big change was unsettling. Not to mention, I felt a lot of pressure to make strong connections, get high …