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First employees and students receive COVID-19 vaccine at University Health Services

New student advisory board informs COVID-19 response

Academic and operational changes at UW–Madison due to the COVID-19 pandemic came quickly this year, leaving students wondering where and how they could best provide feedback on campus decisions. In November, Student Affairs worked with …

Student Affairs announces annual employee awards

On Dec. 3, Student Affairs held its 2019-20 awards ceremony. Colleagues came together to recognize staff from each of the four areas in Student Affairs (Health and Wellbeing, Identity and Inclusion, Leadership and Engagement, and …

MLK Symposium — An Evening with Isabel Wilkerson

On Jan. 25, 2021, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will welcome Isabel Wilkerson as the keynote speaker for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Wilkerson is the Author of “Caste” and “The Warmth of Other Suns” …

Campus Happenings – Before Break

Student Affairs is providing weekly events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online or in person. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others and …

Tips for a Successful Finals Week

Thank you to our guest writer, Elizabeth Baldridge, Academic Support Services, Center for the First-Year Experience within Student Affairs, for sharing tips and resources to be successful during Finals Week. Finals week often feels like …

Fight stress with healthy habits

As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, you may start to feel isolated, anxious, or depressed. You are not alone, and there are campus resources available to support you to finish out …

Campus Happenings – December 3–9

Student Affairs is providing weekly events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online or in person. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others and …

Fac/Staff: Resources to support student success

Dear Colleagues, As faculty and staff at UW-Madison, we are partners in helping our students thrive on campus. While we say it often, it’s true: This semester is like no other, and with the upcoming …

Transgender Day of Remembrance honors lives lost

Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed annually on Nov. 20. On this day we mourn, honor, and remember the transgender people who were murdered because of their gender identity or expression. We also recognize and …

Campus Happenings – November 19–25

Student Affairs is providing weekly events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online or in person. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others and …

Baggott: Prepare now for Thanksgiving recess and winter break

New recreation center is known by its Nick name

Campus Happenings – November 12–November 18

Student Affairs is providing weekly events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online or in person. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others and …

Strengthening Community During COVID-19

Many will agree that this pandemic has taught us how much we value human connections, especially during a time where everyone is asked to distance themselves socially.   In September, students who lived in Witte or …

Campus Happenings – November 5–November 11

Student Affairs is providing weekly events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online or in person. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others and …

Be safe, healthy, and kind this Halloween

We all know Halloween will look different this year, and as a community, that it’s on each of us to continue working together to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. But of course, there’s still …

New resources, upcoming discussions to help campus prepare for and reflect on presidential election

New resources, upcoming discussions to help campus prepare for and reflect on presidential election

Campus Happenings – October 29–November 4

Student Affairs is providing weekly events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online or in person. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others and …

One Year Progress Report: Student Inclusion Coalition and Campus Partnership

As Homecoming week 2020 comes to a close, the Student Inclusion Coalition; Student Affairs; Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA); as well as the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) would like to share the …

Message to students: Have fun, stay safe this weekend

Message to students: Have fun, stay safe this weekend

Campus Happenings – October 22–28

Student Affairs is providing weekly events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online or in person. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others and …

Talking with your roommate(s) about COVID-19

This semester is hard. College life can be hard in normal times, and much harder when we’re all experiencing a global pandemic. We are with you and know that one of the places you need …

Remodeling project improves student spaces at Red Gym

Campus Happenings – October 15–21

Student Affairs is on week four of providing events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others and …

Celebrate National Transfer Student Week: October 19–23

Transfer students come to UW–Madison from all over Wisconsin, the United States, and the world, and make up a significant part of our undergraduate student population. We invite you to join us October 19–23 for …

Coming out is (still) a big deal: Happy National Coming Out Day

October 12, 2020, was National Coming Out Day, and our partners in the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center, a department within Student Affairs, authored the following message about coming out and how we can show …

Reesor: Planning for Thanksgiving and beyond

Virtual Happenings – Connect with your fellow Badgers (Oct. 8-14)

Student Affairs is on week four of providing events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others, and …

Virtual Happenings – Connect with your fellow Badgers (Oct. 1-7)

As we navigate a phased return to in-person activities, we are all doing our best to find ways to build community and connect with others, as virtual as it might be. We know it’s not …

Badger FARE and other resources for students experiencing food insecurity

Often times, students feel the impact of financial stress, which can impede on overall happiness and the ability to be their best. When you have the cost of tuition, daily expenses, and rent, and then …

Virtual Happenings – Connect with your fellow Badgers (Sept. 24-30)

While Chancellor Blank announced a phased return to in-person activities, and Vice Chancellor Lori Reesor provided five key points to remember as we keep our campus safe, UW-Madison continues to provide opportunities and events for …

5 Things: Phased return to in-person activities

Dear students, Earlier this morning, you received an update from Chancellor Blank about campus returning to some in-person activities. Thanks to all of you who did what was needed to lower our positive case count …

Informed Involvement Decisions: Student groups without status

Dear Badger Students and Families, While the start of this academic year is different than prior years, it still is an exciting time as you prepare to start your first semester at UW-Madison. Our first …

Message to students: COVID-19 clarifications and reminders

Virtual Happenings – Connect with your fellow Badgers (September 16-23)

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s how to adapt to new circumstances. With UW-Madison limiting in-person interaction for students, there’s still plenty to do virtually. Here’s a list of this week’s activities that …

Virtual Care Package – We’re still here for you

Typically, fall is a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. This year, it’s different, and we know it’s hard. Some students might be isolated with COVID-19 or quarantined with COVID symptoms, while others are …

This week’s virtual happenings: Connect with your fellow Badgers (September 9-16)

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s how to adapt to new circumstances. With UW-Madison limiting in-person interaction for students, there’s still plenty to do virtually. Here’s a list of this week’s activities that …

Find support for a Badger who may be struggling

Badgers take care of one another—it’s what we do. As a Badger, we need to support our peers now more than ever. We want all students to live out their own, unique Wisconsin Experience. It …

Off-Campus Health and Safety: Thank you for Doing Your Part

We know that our Badger community will rise to the challenges before us and commit to protecting our community against COVID-19. Those who don’t follow public health requirements will be held accountable through university disciplinary …

Opening Dates Set for Shell, NTS, Nicholas Recreation Center

Planning your start to fall semester

Student Affairs creates Office of Inclusion Education, mandatory diversity training for new undergrads

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor has announced the creation of a new department within Student Affairs named the Office of Inclusion Education.

Statement of Action

Student Affairs is uniquely positioned to engage in anti-racism work. Our efforts touch so many aspects of a student’s Wisconsin Experience, and in our own ways we have opportunities to further conversations about racial justice.

Dean of Students office drop-in chats promotes online culture of care

Dean of Students Office hosts themed drop-in sessions every Wednesday at noon.

Virtual support services: We’re here for you!

Resources and services to support your health, wellbeing, and academic success.

Video: Virtual Town Hall on addressing bias

On March 26, we hosted our first virtual town hall to address recent bias and hate incidents.

Caring for the health and well being of our community

With the rapidly changing environment related to COVID-19, it is reasonable to feel anxious about the escalating number of cases across Wisconsin, nationally, and globally.

What exactly is bias…and what are we doing about it?

Jenna Hee-Jung Friedman hired as assistant director, focusing on bias and bias incidents.

UW–Madison to host the 2021 Midwest Bixexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference

UW–Madison will host the 2021 MBLGTACC at the Monona Terrace.

Welcome Back to Campus

Dr. Lori Reesor welcomes students back to campus and shares recommendations to stay connected.

Wisconsin Winter Welcome events

It’s the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone, meet new people, and create memorable new experiences.

Dean of Students elevates bias response role, hires new assistant director

The university elevates the role of bias response coordinator to assistant director in the Dean of Students Office.

Tips, events, and resources to get you through finals week

Be kind to yourself and take advantage of resources that help make life a little easier.

Gabe Javier to lead identity, inclusion efforts in Student Affairs

Gabe Javier named associate vice chancellor for student affairs, leading diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

It’s that time of year: Let’s pause and give thanks

Pause, reflect, and show appreciation for the things we have in our lives, and on campus. What are you grateful for?

Search for Associate Vice Chancellor for Identity and Inclusion

Interviews for Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and the window to provide feedback have concluded.

Join us: November celebrates Native American Heritage

Wunk Sheek, Multicultural Student Center, and campus partners host events to celebrate Native people at UW-Madison.

Fac/Staff: A message from Dean of Students on supporting students in crisis

Dean of Students Christina Olstad provides resources for faculty and staff to support students.

Be safe, healthy, and kind this Halloween

Student Affairs and campus partners offer key tips for students to keep this fall a safe, fun holiday season.

McBurney Center forward in Access Awards

McBurney recognizes partners that contribute to inclusive community for students with disabilities.

Meet your interim associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs: Office hours and ice cream coupons

Get to know Gabe, aspects of his job and why they matter, and how you can make an impact on your community.

#UWFALL is here: Take advantage of the season

Top 10 things to do this #UWFall to destress, relax, and enjoy the season.

Meet your Dean of Students: Office hours and donuts with Dean Olstad

Dean of Students Christina Olstad holds office hours, inviting students to start a conversation.

Informed involvement decisions: Student groups without status

Campus leaders encourage Badgers' positive involvement on campus.

Welcome back tips from Dean Olstad

Dean of Students Christina Olstad welcomes students, offers tips and resources to help welcome our Badgers.

Wisconsin Welcome 2019: Get excited!

It’s the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone, meet new people, and create memorable new experiences.

Summer bucket list

Check out this bucket list of things to do in the final month of #UWSummer.

Message of support: A response to recent mass shootings

Christine Olstad sends a message of support to those impacted by mass shootings.

It’s not an ending, but a beginning within Student Affairs

The Division of Student Life's annual event recognizes efforts to support student success.

Update: A message from Lori Berquam

Lori Berquam shares updates on her career and gratitude for the university community.

Spring cleaning: Declutter and donate

Help your fellow Badgers out by donating the clothing, food and personal care goods you don’t need to those who do.

The 2019 Summer Term is here!

Enjoy UW–Madison resources, events and activities this summer!

In Memoriam: Remembering our Badgers from 2018-‘19

UW-Madison honors students who passed away this academic year.

Free late night shuttle service during finals offers safe transportation options

Shuttle service to offer students 24 hours of safe transportation during finals week.

First ever Day of the Badger Giving event a success!

Alumni, students, friends, staff, and faculty across the globe united in their passion for UW.

It’s spring: Let’s celebrate responsibly

As Badgers everywhere finally emerge from the long winter, spring celebrations will be taking place all around campus.

Carry on, Badger: Challenge with uncertainty

Mara Matovich shares her journey and stigma-free support of mental health.