Seven Badgers will be honored this year in a campus memorial celebration beginning at UW–Madison’s Carillon Bell Tower on May 3 at 11 a.m. The memorial event, hosted by the Dean of Students Office , a department within Student Affairs, …
Christina Olstad
A Night of Firsts: First-Gen Badgers Gather for First-Generation College Celebration Day
On November 8, over 90 students, staff, and faculty gathered to celebrate National First-Generation College Celebration Day in the Fluno Center Skyview Room. As a fellow first-gen student, I was inspired by the support for …
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 …
Unrecognized student organizations
Dear Badgers, We are looking forward to welcoming you back to campus for the fall! As you begin to prepare for the semester, we want to highlight some important resources about getting involved in student …
In Memoriam: Remembering Our Badgers
Eleven Badgers will be honored this year in a campus memorial celebration beginning at UW–Madison’s Carillon Bell Tower on May 5 at 11 a.m. The memorial event, hosted by the Dean of Students Office in Student Affairs, …
Finish Strong, Badgers! You’ve got this.
We’re in the homestretch! As the academic year winds down and spring is here (or trying to be!), remember to take care of yourself and each other. Let’s stay focused and #FinishStrong, Badgers. Here are …
Welcome to spring semester, Badgers!
Welcome back to campus Badgers! For new Badgers, welcome to our beautiful campus. We’re so glad you’re here. Instruction for the spring semester begins Tuesday, January 24. To help you get settled back into school …
Halloween Weekend: Be smart and safe, celebrate, and show respect
A message from your Dean of Students Christina Olstad as you prepare for the upcoming weekend: Hello Badgers, As we head into Halloween weekend, I’d like to share a few reminders with you: Be smart and …
Happy First Day of Class, Badgers!
Welcome to the first day of class! Can you feel the energy on campus? It’s good to be back with all of you. I’m proud to be your dean of students at UW–Madison. As your …
Wisconsin Welcome 2022 — Get to Know Your Campus Home
A new academic year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is here, and thousands of new and returning Badgers are beginning to arrive on campus from around the country and world. You can just feel the …