On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, the Parent and Family Program emailed the following message to parents and families as an update on campus safety. Badger and parents and families – We’re writing to share a …
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Amazing summer internships: 7 students tell what they did, what they learned, and what they’ll never forget
Each summer, hundreds of UW–Madison students spread out across the globe for internships. They gain vital job skills — that’s a given. They also explore new cities, discover foreign cultures, and have a lot of …
VoteFest week encourages students to vote early
“College students have a lot of power. The things they care about should be voiced and represented by elected officials,” said Megan Miller, assistant director of civic engagement and communications at the Morgridge Center for …
Second-Year Housing Decision Web Chat
Questions about housing for next year? We have answers! University Housing, Sorority and Fraternity Life, and Campus Area Housing are teaming up with the Parent and Family Program to host a live informational web chat …
‘Handshake’ Helps UW–Madison Students Find Jobs and Internships
The academic year is in full swing and so is Handshake, UW–Madison’s new tool to help students find jobs, internships, and campus career events. Handshake officially replaced BuckyNet and myECS as the primary student recruitment …
The Wisconsin Union: Where Student Life Gets Lived
The Wisconsin Union’s Memorial Union and Union South serve as a home away from home for students. They are safe, fun places where students explore, learn, develop leadership skills, and more. The Union has opportunities …
Support your Student’s Self-care, Resiliency, and Well-being
College is a time of significant growth and change for young adults, and one way parents and family members can support their student is to encourage healthy habits and discuss overall well-being. Unrealistic depictions of …
Sending Your Student Mail and Packages
If your student lives in University Housing, sending a thoughtful letter or treats is a great way to give them a sense of home—and it’s easy to do. Follow this format: Full Name Room Number, …
Student Safety Web Chat
If you missed the September 26, 2018 web chat on student safety, we invite you to read through the transcript from the event. Panelists included Chief of UW–Madison Police, Kristen Roman and Interim Dean of …
Welcome Back
Chancellor Blank shares updates on some headlines from the summer months, including the announcement of UW-Madison’s new vice chancellor for student affairs, Lori Reesor. Read the post on the Chancellor’s blog, Blank’s Slate.