Category: Giving News

News related to giving to Student Affairs.

Get ready, Badgers–the flamingos are coming back!

One of UW–Madison’s most colorful traditions is returning to campus. For two days, Oct. 1-2, Bascom Hill will be covered in pink flamingos, each one representing a gift supporting UW–Madison.

Your Day of the Badger Questions, Answered

Supporting Student Affairs at UW–Madison Student Affairs is excited to celebrate Day of the Badger on April 14–15! You may be seeing emails, social posts, and messages from across campus inviting you to join in the fun. If you’re wondering what this day is all about — and how you can support Student Affairs specifically …

The Support Behind Every Badger

Every Badger deserves a community of care, a strong sense of belonging, and the opportunity to succeed — academically and personally. At UW–Madison, that commitment lives in Student Affairs. Student Affairs supports students at every stage of their college experience. From mental health and wellness services to emergency financial assistance, from food security initiatives to …

Fill the Hill is October 9-10: Which Flamingo are You?

Get ready, Badgers! The flamingos are about to land on Bascom Hill. Fill the Hill, one of UW–Madison’s quirkiest and most meaningful traditions, returns October 9–10. Every donation adds a pink flamingo to the Bascom flock. This year, we’re introducing our Student Affairs flamingos — here to share a few different ways you can support …

Day of the Badger Starts Today

Today is the Day! Help All Badgers Flourish  Day of the Badger is here! Now’s your chance to join Badgers everywhere in celebrating and supporting UW–Madison.   Here’s how you can pay it forward:   Make a gift   Every Badger deserves to experience a community of care, a sense of belonging, and academic and personal success. Make …

Four Ways Your Generosity Helps Badgers Flourish

Day of the Badger, UW–Madison’s annual day of giving, is coming up on April 8-9, and it’s more than just a day to wear red and Jump Around. It’s a chance to pay it forward and support today’s students.  Every Badger deserves to experience a community of care, a sense of belonging, and academic and …

MSC celebrates 35 years on campus

As a top-ranking research institution, UW–Madison is recognized as a community for students all around the globe. This spring marks 35 years of the Multicultural Student Center (MSC) serving as a home away from home for many students here at UW.  Founded in 1988, the MSC was established to support the academic lives of students …

2022 McBurney Center Forward in Access Awards

The McBurney Disability Resource Center’s mission is “Leading the campus community forward in access for students with disabilities.” The McBurney Center considers disability as a key facet of diversity on campus, and works with faculty, staff, students, and the community to provide an accessible educational experience.

Meet Barni Shiferaw: Student speaker for spring commencement

May 4, 2022 By Doug Erickson Barni Shiferaw was running down Bascom Hill in just his underwear the other day when the thought occurred to him: This is yet another memorable experience I could not have had anywhere else. Shiferaw counts himself fortunate for having had many wonderful opportunities at UW–Madison. (More on the Undie Run in a …

Hundreds gather for historic unveiling of the Divine Nine Garden Plaza

May 9, 2022 By Shauna Breneman Hundreds of current and alumni members of the fraternities and sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the Divine Nine, and their many supporters gathered on May 7 for the unveiling of the Divine Nine Garden Plaza at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The nine historical markers on East Campus Mall honor …