This message was sent to the Parent and Family Program database on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Dear parents and families, I’m reaching out today to share additional action the university is taking to ensure the …
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Talking with Your Student about Healthy Relationships
As parents, you may be concerned about your college student’s finances, grades, or future career success. You may routinely talk to your student about the risks of taking on debt.
Renewing our Commitments
This article was originally published on January 9, 2020 on “Blank’s Slate,” — a blog by UW–Madison Chancellor Becky Blank. It has been repurposed and edited for this audience. Welcome to 2020. A new year …
A Guide to Student Voter Registration
Please note: The following article contains information about student voting eligibility and requirements as of February 2020. There may be updates to these processes, so students should be sure to visit vote.wisc.edu for the latest information. …
Black History Month: Afrofuturism
VOICES OF THE PAST. LIVING IN THE PRESENT. GUIDING OUR FUTURE. Afrofuturism is the (re)imagining of the future for Black people through various mediums such as the arts, media, and literature. While Afrofuturism’s origins stem …
Spring Break: Alternative Service Trips and Safety
Spring break (March 14–22) is fast approaching, and students are more than ready to have some fun and relaxation — although not all students jet off to the sun-soaked beaches. In fact, most students will be …
Preparing for Spring Commencement
Congratulations to the students and families who will celebrate commencement this May! We are excited to celebrate with you and reflect on all your students have accomplished during their time here. UW–Madison’s spring commencement ceremony …
Where Campus and City Meet
This article was originally published on October 29, 2019 on UW–Madison Police Department Chief Kristen Roman’s “Chief’s Corner” blog, where she shares her thoughts and views on various police-related topics that are relevant here on …
Spring 2020: Combined Bill for Tuition and University Housing
As a reminder, the Bursar’s Office and University Housing will be rolling out a new combined bill for tuition and housing charges for spring 2020, to create an easier, more seamless experience for undergraduate students …
Winter Break Touch Base: Key Topics to Discuss with Your Student
With final exams finished, many students return home for winter break. This can be a great time to take advantage of talking with your student in-person, rather than over text. Below we’ve outlined conversation starters …