Black History Month has been celebrated each February in the U.S. for many decades — the first official designation is credited to students and educators at Kent State University in 1970. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, events celebrating Black History Month have also been offered through the years. In 2014, UW’s African American Student Academic …
What are you willing to fight for?” Writer and actress Anna Deavere Smith encouraged audience members to continue the fight against racism and injustice in her keynote speech at the MLK Symposium Wednesday evening at Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall. “It’s up to us to magnify the flame and to shine the light, even as we …
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, including the occasional death of a student or employee. When a student death occurs, a cross-campus, multidisciplinary group called the …
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, socialize in a safe and healthy manner, and establish lifelong friendships – they have also been shown to improve academic …
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 year’s Latinx Heritage Month theme, “Transplanting Traditions,” all were invited to learn about and reflect on the connected yet distinct …
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 student organizations (RSOs) that participated in the two-day Student Organization Fair. This Wisconsin Welcome event was a reminder of the …
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 members may be particularly affected by the recent acts of violence in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. We are committed …
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 housing decision just weeks after getting to campus. However, students that are new to Madison might be wondering how or …
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 to connect, find resources, and build community on campus, today Student Affairs is announcing the launch of First-Generation Badgers.
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.