Category: News

Talking with your roommate(s) about COVID-19

This semester is hard. College life can be hard in normal times, and much harder when we’re all experiencing a global pandemic. We are with you and know that one of the places you need to feel comfortable and secure is in your room or in your home. That can be hard if your roommate …

Remodeling project improves student spaces at Red Gym

Campus Happenings – October 15–21

Student Affairs is on week four of providing events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others and find people to connect with at UW–Madison. Join us this week for the following virtual events and opportunities: 12–16: Fall …

Celebrate National Transfer Student Week: October 19–23

Transfer students come to UW–Madison from all over Wisconsin, the United States, and the world, and make up a significant part of our undergraduate student population. We invite you to join us October 19–23 for National Transfer Student Week to celebrate our transfer Badgers and the incredible impact transfer students have on our campus. The …

Coming out is (still) a big deal: Happy National Coming Out Day

October 12, 2020, was National Coming Out Day, and our partners in the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center, a department within Student Affairs, authored the following message about coming out and how we can show support to our LGBTQ+ friends, family members, roommates, or other important people in our lives. Friends of the Gender and …

Reesor: Planning for Thanksgiving and beyond

Virtual Happenings – Connect with your fellow Badgers (Oct. 8-14)

Student Affairs is on week four of providing events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others, and find people who connect with at UW–Madison. Join us this week for virtual events and opportunities: 8: Beyond the Gender …

Virtual Happenings – Connect with your fellow Badgers (Oct. 1-7)

As we navigate a phased return to in-person activities, we are all doing our best to find ways to build community and connect with others, as virtual as it might be. We know it’s not easy to engage with others, and Student Affairs is on week three of provided events, opportunities, and activities that you …

Badger FARE and other resources for students experiencing food insecurity

Often times, students feel the impact of financial stress, which can impede on overall happiness and the ability to be their best. When you have the cost of tuition, daily expenses, and rent, and then add a pandemic to an already overloaded Badger, anxiety can heighten, especially around the cost of food, and where to …

Virtual Happenings – Connect with your fellow Badgers (Sept. 24-30)

While Chancellor Blank announced a phased return to in-person activities, and Vice Chancellor Lori Reesor provided five key points to remember as we keep our campus safe, UW–Madison continues to provide opportunities and events for Badgers to virtually get involved. Here’s a list of this week’s activities that you can join online 21–27: Virtual Light …