Dear Campus Community, During Pride Month and on the eve of Juneteenth—on Thursday, June 18—a column at the entrance of Grainger Hall was graffitied with a Nazi swastika. The University of Wisconsin–Madison has condemned the …
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Student dialogue on social and racial justice
Now more than ever it’s important that our students find space to gather, process, and create community. A constant news cycle makes us all prone to information overload and we need take time to pause …
Statement from your Dean of Students – We’re here for you
Dear students: Over the past several days, we have all witnessed moments of great pain and violence, as well as inspiring acts of people coming together to confront racism and inequality. We’ve seen peaceful protests …
It’s Finals Week: Remote Tips and Resources
It’s finals week, and whether or not you’re still on campus, we’re still here to support you. Although this is an unprecedented time, it is a good opportunity to remember the importance of being kind …
Congrats to our 2020 Ginsberg Family Recipients
Each year, the Ginsberg Family Awards recognize students who have made outstanding leadership and service contributions to the university community while maintaining a record of academic excellence. The awards are a legacy of Paul Ginsberg, …
National Volunteer Week
This week we celebrate National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to thank the volunteers in our community and to consider providing support when we can. Now, more than ever, we need to come together to support …
Connect Virtually with Dean Olstad
Believe it or not, there’s only two (and a half) full weeks of classes left in the spring semester. It’s been a tumultuous and difficult semester, but we’re proud of everyone for working hard and …
Dean of Students Office Drop-in Chats Promotes Online Culture of Care
We’re entering the third week of remote classes, and we’ve been amazed by the positivity and resilience displayed by you, the students. We know how difficult the transition has been, but remember, you’re not alone. …
Virtual Support Services: We’re Here for You!
With remote classes and the evolving situation around COVID-19, we understand that you may be experiencing uncertainty in this time we call the new normal. We recognize this is challenging. A reminder that it’s okay …
Video: Virtual Town Hall on Addressing Bias
Caption: Video has been edited for clarity of content. On March 26, we hosted our first virtual town hall together with our Student Affairs colleagues and campus partners to address recent bias and hate incidents …