By Lori Reesor, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs It struck me the other day that it has been one full year since we began calling COVID-19 a pandemic in our state, packed up our things, …
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COVID-19 Weekly Update #8
Update on positive cases The past few days have seen an overall increase in the number of students testing coupled with a decline in the percentage of students testing positive, which is encouraging. Students in …
Black History Month is More Than Just a Month
Black history can mean appreciating an influential figure who lived long ago, or a deeply personal present-day connection.
Talking to a Roommate about COVID-19
One of the places your students need to feel comfortable and secure — particularly when confronted with isolation or quarantine — is in their room or in their home. That can be hard if their …
Students Find Strength in Uncertainty, with Boost from UW Flourishing Course
In a course supported by the College of Letters & Science’s Center for Healthy Minds, students ponder what makes life worth living, as well as develop skills to lead a more engaged life. While the …
Moving UW–Madison Forward in a Time of Crisis
As part of her annual address to the Board of Regents, Chancellor Blank addressed the many challenges faced by the university due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and the ways staff, faculty and students are …
Here’s What You Should Know about COVID-19 Vaccination at UW–Madison
Since Jan. 5, 2021, when University Health Services began providing COVID-19 vaccines to members of the UW–Madison community, more than 7,000 shots have been given to eligible employees and students. This includes both first and second doses …
New Safety Measures for Spring Semester
In a message to students, Chancellor Blank shares details on new campus testing protocols, the Safer Badgers app, and travel and testing guidance for returning to Madison after winter break.
Winter Commencement 2020
Join us this Sunday, December 13 at 11 a.m. (CST) to celebrate the 2020 winter graduates. Find out about ways to watch, view the online program or request a printed copy, and hear from commencement speaker Rose Lavelle …
Tips for a Successful Finals Week
Share this list of healthy habits and resources to help your students study, destress, and maintain physical and mental well-being as they go into the week ahead.