The McBurney Disability Resource Center welcomes acclaimed Deaf dancer, choreographer, and advocate Antoine Hunter (aka PurpleFireCrow), who will visit UW–Madison for two days, ending with a free final performance and lecture on October 7, co-hosted with the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) Committee. An Evening with Antoine Hunter will start with a …
During an interview with Student Affairs, Kevin Wong provides insight into his role as a program coordinator within the Multicultural Student Center (MSC). I graduated from UW–Madison in 2015 with a degree in political science. When I first graduated, I worked as a paralegal in the private sector, but I always felt myself drawn to …
This August, UW–Madison was one of 80 universities selected to join the FirstGen Forward Network (formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success), based on the university’s demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation students. This commitment includes the 2023 launch of the First-Generation Badgers program. FirstGen Forward (FGF), offers a national model for scaling holistic first-generation student success …
We’re back, Badgers! The excitement and energy of a new year is all around as we welcome you to campus. Soak it all in. Whether you’re new to campus or a graduating senior, always know there are teams of people and resources available to help you be well, get involved, and find community. Here are …
Written by Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern On Sept. 3, 2024, new students will receive an official welcome to campus during New Student Convocation. Not only do UW’s newest Badgers have the chance to experience performances by the UW Marching Band and an introduction to faculty, staff, and leadership; they will most importantly connect with …
Written by Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern While almost anyone can throw up a celebratory W, there’s much more to the Wisconsin Experience than meets the eye. Every year, thousands of new freshmen and transfer students gather at Camp Randall Stadium to celebrate The W Project: Bucky’s 5th Quarter, aka a crash course in being …
As a first generation college student, I’ve always considered myself both resourceful and responsible. For my undergraduate, I attended Loyola University of Chicago and graduated with my Bachelor’s of Arts in Women Studies, with a minor in Education Policy Studies. Growing up in Chicago, I saw the city as wonderfully diverse, however, my college campus …
In September 2023, Student Affairs established the Badger Dialogues event series to foster communication between campus administrators and students from a variety of backgrounds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Student Affairs administrators facilitated the small-group meetings to encourage open and constructive dialogue intended to deepen the understanding of student experiences of belonging and to gather …
UW–Madison’s Dean of Students Office (DoSO) is now the Office of Student Assistance and Support (OSAS). The new name was selected to reflect the office’s mission and scope of services, which have always been focused on supporting student success through a wide variety of challenges and milestones. The Office of Student Assistance and Support is …
By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern Last fall, UW–Madison’s Indigenous Student Center, (ISC), celebrated its 10th Native November. The events centered around the message, “Laughter is Medicine.” This theme was developed as UW–Madison’s Indigenous community worked to remain lighthearted despite the many challenges faced on campus. The month was filled with events such as keynote …