By, Mia McCauley, Student Intern, Student Affair Middle Eastern North African (MENA) Heritage Month is in full swing here at UW. This March, the MENA Heritage Month Planning Collective wanted to dedicate an event to supporting …
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Reflecting on 10 years of Black History Month at UW: A Conversation Behind the Celebration
By, Mia McCauley, Student Intern, Student Affairs Black History Month is a time to celebrate excellence and gather as a community. This month, our campus is celebrating 10 years of Black History with the theme: …
10 years of student-led Black History Month celebrations at UW–Madison
Black History Month has been celebrated each February in the U.S. for many decades — the first official designation is credited to students and educators at Kent State University in 1970. At the University of …
MLK speaker: Hear the things you don’t agree with
What are you willing to fight for?” Writer and actress Anna Deavere Smith encouraged audience members to continue the fight against racism and injustice in her keynote speech at the MLK Symposium Wednesday evening at …
Fernie Rodriguez selected as associate vice chancellor for student affairs
Fernie Rodriguez, Ph.D., will lead the Student Affairs identity and inclusion portfolio as the next associate vice chancellor for student affairs reporting directly to Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor. The associate vice chancellor …
Peer to Peer: Resources to Help Welcome You Back
By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern After such a long hiatus, it’s understandable that you may experience an adjustment period when returning to campus. But, know that your Badger community missed you! And for those …
Tips for Accessing Healthy Food Over Winter Break
Finding affordable, healthy food on campus can be difficult during winter break. With reduced hours for common dining options like The Open Seat, University Dining, and Wisconsin Union, it becomes even more important to plan …
Peer to Peer: Finish Strong with study tips and academic resources
Tips from UW Badger and sophomore Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern It’s the end of the semester, and finals are around the corner. This time of year can be stressful – a reminder there are …
A Night of Firsts: First-Gen Badgers Gather for First-Generation College Celebration Day
On November 8, over 90 students, staff, and faculty gathered to celebrate National First-Generation College Celebration Day in the Fluno Center Skyview Room. As a fellow first-gen student, I was inspired by the support for …
Q&A: When a student death occurs, this team quickly convenes to provide support
With more than 50,000 students and another 19,700 employees, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is often likened to a small city. As with any sizable city, the campus community experiences a full range of events, …