Stay engaged and continue growing in your role with upcoming Student Affairs Professional Staff Development sessions. These events are designed to support staff at all levels with practical skills, fresh perspectives, and meaningful opportunities for collaboration.
Check back regularly for new events and registration details.
Critical Resilience: A Perspective Shift for Supporting Students
July 13, 2026 | 10–11:30 a.m.
Memorial Union (TITU) and online
Speaker: Noreen Siddiqui, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Programming for the Centers for Student Success and Belonging (bio)
American culture is rife with stories of successful individuals who came from humble beginnings to pull themselves out of poverty by their bootstraps. This type of resilience is often described as a positive asset for college students overcoming obstacles. However, this narrative can harm students if utilized with an uncritical perspective. In this session, learn the difference between critical and uncritical resilience and how to use critical resilience to support the students you work with. This framework is based upon Noreen’s research on the lived experiences of food-insecure college students living in Wisconsin.
Art and Wellbeing
August 11, 2026 | 1–2:15 p.m.
The Well at Union South (Room 233)
Facilitator: Gabrielle Javier-Cerulli, Community-based Art Program Specialist, University Health Services (bio)
Explore the restorative benefits of creative expression through a guided art experience. Gabrielle will lead a hands-on activity while sharing about the various art-based offerings for students. Art-based programs have the potential to reduce stress, enhance emotional awareness, and foster connection. Sign up for this welcome reprieve as we wrap up summer and prepare for the fall semester. Space is limited; register early. Learn more about The Well and where to find the space at Union South.