A message from your Dean of Students Christina Olstad as you prepare for the upcoming weekend. Hello Badgers, As we head into Halloween weekend, I’d like to share a few reminders: Be smart and safe, celebrate, …
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Faculty/Staff: Support a student organization
There are many opportunities – academic, research, public service, internships, recreation, and social – for students to get involved outside the classroom at UW–Madison. Not only do spaces like these allow students to build community, …
Connection, reflection and celebration mark this year’s Latinx Heritage Month
From food, to music, to fashion — Latinx culture runs deep. Over the past month, the Latinx Heritage Month Planning Committee and other Latinx students, staff and organizations shared their heritage with campus. Through this …
Support resources for students | Conflict in the Middle East
This message was sent to leaders of registered student organizations with members who may be affected by the escalation of violence in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. We are reaching out to student organizations whose …
Looking for Student Housing? Check Out These Tips.
In some ways, it feels like the semester just started. So, why are students already deciding where they are going to live next year? In recent years, seasoned Badgers have gotten used to making a …
New program offers community-building for first-generation students at UW–Madison
Nearly one in five undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison reports they are the first in their families to attend college. In an effort to better support first-generation students and provide them enhanced opportunities …
Latinx Heritage Month celebrates Latinx customs, communities, and cultures
From September 15 to October 15, our campus celebrates Latinx Heritage Month. This year the theme is Transplanting Traditions. The 2023 theme honors shared Latinx heritage, recognizing that many customs, communities, and cultures have been …
Turning Awareness into Action During Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month. At UW-Madison, this is a chance for students, faculty, and staff to consider the role we each play in creating a campus community that is compassionate to mental health concerns.
AI tools can create a bit of a blurred line. We’re here to help.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like Chat GPT, Dall-E, and others are here to stay. While students and instructors have experienced the potential opportunities of AI, it can also be challenging to navigate this new norm …
A Dream Worth Persevering
Joel Baraka, Class of 2022, Recounts His First Year As A Badger By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs At UW–Madison, our traditions run deep. One prime example is New Student Convocation, happening on September 5 at …