As graduating seniors prepare to cross the stage this spring, the mood on campus is one of pride and reflection. While academic achievements are traditionally at the forefront of commencement, many students say their proudest accomplishments lie beneath the surface in the personal and mental challenges they’ve overcome.
The days are getting warmer (we think!) and the sun is shining longer each day — spring is here, Badgers! Finally. As you head into the final stretches of the spring semester, keep in mind these few reminders and resources to help you stay safe, well, and have fun. Be Safe and Respect Others. Practice …
By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern When you don’t know where to go or if you feel stuck, start with the Office of Student Assistance and Support (OSAS). The team is available to help students through personal, academic, and health concerns, and consult with staff and faculty who are concerned about a student. With …
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 …
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 …
Written by: Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern Every March, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Middle Eastern North African (MENA) Heritage Month (MENAHM) is celebrated on campus. This year, the theme, “Roots and Routes: Tracing Homelands and Histories,” explores the traditions that have shaped the MENA region’s intersections and identities. Throughout this month, the MENA community on …
Written by: Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern Spring break is just around the corner—whether you’re heading somewhere warm or staying local, however you plan to spend your spring break, we hope you have the chance to relax, reset, and recharge. From travel tips to staying aware of your surroundings, here are some helpful reminders to …
This spring semester, UW–Madison student voters will decide on a representative for the Associated Students of Madison (ASM), Student Council, and the Student Services Finance Committee (SSFC) beginning Monday, March 10 at 8:00 a.m. CST, until Wednesday, March 12 at 5:00 p.m. CST. By casting your vote in the spring 2025 ASM election, you take an …
Each spring, we inspire Active Badgers everywhere to get up, get outside, and get moving. Inspired by National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day, Active Badger Day is a full day of opportunities to play hard, get fit, and live well. Past activities have included healthy meals at campus dining halls, group fitness classes at various …
If you’ve ever felt sluggish, unmotivated, or just “off” during the winter months, you’re not alone. The shift in seasons may bring the “winter blues” or a more significant seasonal shift in mood known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). College students are especially vulnerable, as the winter months coincide with the start of a new …