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Love is…Celebrating Native November with Heart and Heritage 

By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern  This Native November, the University of Wisconsin Madison’s Indigenous Student Center (ISC) with the Indigenous Student Center Coalition (ISCC) announced the theme: Love Is… spotlighting a month-long celebration of Indigenous love, resilience, and community. Through a series of events and gatherings, Indigenous students, staff, and the broader community, come …

Salute to Service: A UW-Madison Veterans Day Celebration

By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern  On Veterans Day, November 11, our campus community will gather to honor those who served– or are currently serving–in the U.S. military. In observance of Veterans Day, University Veteran Services (UVS) will begin the celebration with the Veterans Day Recognition Breakfast, welcoming all military-connected students, alumni, faculty, and staff.  …

Halloween Weekend: Be Smart and Safe, celebrate, and Stay Aware 

As we head into this upcoming Halloween weekend, here are a few things to keep in mind to have a safe and enjoyable celebration:  Be smart, stay safe, and have fun Maintain a high cell phone battery and remember to charge your phone before departure. Download the BadgerSAFE app and turn your smartphone into your …

The Value of Early Support & Campus Community for First-Gen Badgers

The summer before her first year, Jocelyn Hernandez-Galan was already familiarizing herself with the bus route to campus. As a first-year, first-generation student who planned to commute from her home in Fitchburg, she would need to take the bus most days (unless her mom could spare the family car).  Now in her first semester, Hernandez-Galan …

Antoine Hunter, Deaf dancer, choreographer, and advocate visits UW

“You can dance when you’re happy, you can dance when you’re sad. Dance can help you go through life,”  — Antoine Hunter On October 7, 2024, Antoine Hunter, Deaf dancer, choreographer, and advocate, also known as PurpleFireCrow, joined the University of Wisconsin–Madison community for two days of packed events, spreading a message about love and …

Defining Your Own Badger Identity: Miguel Pingol, Transfer and Student Veteran

Whether you’re in a lecture hall, library, or coffee shop, odds are: You have a transfer student in your midst. In fact, one in five UW–Madison students have transferred to our university.  However, this identity is often tricky to spot. And, for some students, the answer isn’t all that clear. Take Miguel Pingol, a 29-year-old …

Navigating sociopolitical stress as a student at UW-Madison

UHS Mental Health Services joins the American Psychological Association (APA) in recognizing the stress the 2024 election season may cause our community. We understand that uncertainty and ambiguity can take a toll on mental health and general wellbeing. UHS Mental Health Services provides compassionate and accessible support to students at UW–Madison for no-cost. Learn more about how …

Finding Off-Campus Housing for 2025-2026

As a UW–Madison student, did you know there is a campus resource designed specifically to help you navigate the off-campus housing market? Off-Campus Housing Services within University Housing provides resources and offers follow-up support to help students make informed housing decisions. Their services include educational programs, building relationships with landlords, and meeting individually to answer …

Meet Artist & Educator: Natalie Ergas 

By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern  Graduating from UW–Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, double major in French, and minor in art history, Latine Cultural Center (LCC) Program Coordinator Natalie Ergas has knowledge and experience transcending the ordinary. Throughout her undergrad, Ergas was heavily involved with the Chancellor’s Scholarship for Diversity and Leadership, during …

The Meaning Behind the Message: Insight on 2024 Latine Heritage Month, with logo designer Jaen Muñoz

By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern  Each September through October marks a time of special celebration on our campus: Latine Heritage Month (LHM). Hosted by the UW–Madison Latine Cultural Center, this year’s LHM theme, “Illuminating Our Voices,” aims to celebrate the vibrant art history within the Latine Community. Filled with events such as ‘Beats without …