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 support finding the right resource, your Dean of Students Christina Olstad is here for you. As your official coach for …
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, in person. You can once again feel the energy on campus. Soak it all in. It feels good to be …
Dear Badgers, We are counting down the days to welcome you back to campus for what we hope will be a wonderful fall term. As you begin to prepare for the semester, we want to highlight an important resource related to involvement in student organizations. Every member of our Badger community has a responsibility to …
For first-year and new transfer students, the 2020–21 academic year posed unique challenges and wasn’t the traditional experience many were expecting. So it comes as no surprise that the pandemic’s impact on their success exacerbated issues related to student academics, health and well-being, as well as their sense of community, belonging, and campus pride on …
For first-year and new transfer students, the 2020–21 academic year posed unique challenges and wasn’t the traditional experience many were expecting. So it comes as no surprise that the pandemic’s impact on their success exacerbated issues related to student academics, health and well-being, as well as their sense of community, belonging, and campus pride on …
Hello Badgers, We’re almost there! We’ve lived through a year like no other, and with spring here (along with Terrace season!), it’s easier to see new beginnings and hope. I am excited to see our seniors graduate in Camp Randall, for us to spend more meaningful time with family and friends, and while we don’t …
Hey Badgers, This year has not been easy, and we’re proud of you for showing such strength, resilience, and perseverance. We recognize 2020–21 has been overwhelming, so we invite you to take a moment to intentionally pause, reflect, and practice a little self-care with your peers. We’re excited to announce UW–Madison’s first Mental Health & …
This message was emailed to all UW–Madison undergraduate and graduate students. Dear students, I hope you are doing well and staying warm. In this spirit, I’m reaching out to let you know about many resources available to support you through this academic year. Emergency Support — Students experiencing emergency financial hardship and unable to meet …
Welcome (Back), Badgers! It’s been a while, and we’re so glad you’re back on campus. As a campus community, I’m proud of the way our students stepped up last semester and showed resilience as we worked through a pandemic, together. We know you’ve made sacrifices — thank you for continuing to do your part. The …
Academic and operational changes at UW–Madison due to the COVID-19 pandemic came quickly this year, leaving students wondering where and how they could best provide feedback on campus decisions. In November, Student Affairs worked with the Associated Students of Madison to formalize student input through a new undergraduate student advisory board. “It’s important that students …