Twenty-five Badgers will be honored this year in a campus memorial celebration beginning at UW’s Carillon Bell Tower on April 29 at 11 a.m. The memorial event, hosted by the Dean of Students Office in …
Christina Olstad
Finish Strong, Badgers! You’ve got this.
We’re in the homestretch! As the academic year winds down and spring is here (or trying!), remember to take care of yourself and each other. Let’s stay focused and #FinishStrong, Badgers. Here are some tips, …
Why go to dean of student’s weekly office hours? Five reasons you should.
Your Dean of Students Christina Olstad holds office hours every week for all students and invites YOU to come and start a conversation. As your official coach for navigating college life outside the classroom, Dean …
Support student food security with spring Swipe Drives: March 8 and April 12
Join the Dean of Students office and campus partners on March 8 and April 12 for the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s spring semester Swipe Drives through Swipe Out Hunger, the leading nonprofit devoted to ending college …
Welcome to spring semester, Badgers! We’re so glad you’re back.
Dear students, The start of spring semester brings hope and new beginnings. As your dean of students, my role on campus is to help coach you through college life outside the classroom and to be …
Fight stress with healthy habits
As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, you may start to feel isolated, anxious, or not like your typical self. These feelings are very normal and very common: A quick reminder that …
Giving thanks and offering support
Stay safe and have fun this Homecoming/Halloween Weekend
A message from your Dean of Students Christina Olstad as you prepare for the upcoming weekend: Hello Badgers, As we head into Homecoming week and Halloween weekend, packed full of traditions, activities, and celebrations, I’d …
National Transfer Student Week is October 18-22: Let’s celebrate our UW transfers
By Emma Gran Every day, UW transfer students bring the Wisconsin Idea to life across our campus. Their diverse experiences and skills enrich our classrooms and workspaces and provide valuable perspectives to our campus community. They …
Help Swipe Out Hunger: Oct 4-11 and beyond
Be a part of the initiative devoted to ending college student hunger By Emma Gran Join Dean of Students Office, Student Affairs, and campus partners Oct. 4 – 11, 2021 for UW-Madison’s first Swipe Out UW …