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 …
Lori Reesor
Start Strong Together: Welcome to the Fall 2025 New Student Convocation
By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern Convocation, defined as a formal gathering of people, often for a specific purpose, kicks off the celebration of a new academic year. Here at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, this …
Student Affairs announces 2024-25 employee awards
On May 15, 2025 employees from across Student Affairs gathered in the Great Hall at Memorial Union to celebrate their colleagues and campus partners during the annual Student Affairs Awards Ceremony and summer celebration. During opening …
In Memoriam: Remembering Our Badgers April 2024-2025
During the 2024-2025 school year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison community experienced the tragic loss of eight students. On May 2 at 11 a.m. classmates, faculty, and staff will gather to honor and celebrate these students …
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 …
Smith Residence Hall tragedy
Message from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor sent to all UW–Madison students and employees.
Message: Indigenous Student Center & Mecha House Town Hall Follow-up
The following message was sent to those who registered to attend the virtual Indigenous Student Center and Mecha House Town Hall on Nov. 30, 2022. Thank you to those who could join us at the …
Reesor: Update on missing UW-Madison student
I am grateful to share with you that a missing UW–Madison student has been found safe, thanks to a tip from a community member that the UW–Madison Police Department received overnight.
Celebrating our Badger veterans and service members
By Lori Reesor, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Every year, we set aside November 11 as Veterans Day, a national day to honor those who have served or are serving in the military. At UW–Madison, …
Balancing military service and student life
This Veterans Day, I’m thrilled to introduce Abbey Beem, a senior at UW–Madison who serves in both the National Guard and ROTC. She also represents Student Veterans of America – UW–Madison as a member of …