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 …
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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 …
Get to know your Dean of Students Christina Olstad
Hey Badgers! Now that fall semester is in full swing, now is always a good time to get information on campus resources and policies that will help you achieve success this year. If you need …
Wisconsin Welcome (and Welcome Back), Badgers!
A welcome message from your Dean of Students Christina Olstad: Hello Badgers, Welcome to the first day of class! You (we) did it — we have a near 90% vaccination rate, and we’re back together, …