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, and moved residence hall rooms, our offices, and classrooms home — uncertain how the virus would affect our lives and our way of life….
February 2021 Newsletter
COVID-19 Weekly Update #9
As the weather improves, it’s a good time to get outdoors for some fresh air and exercise. Keep these safety tips in mind: Wear a face covering if you’re around others, especially if you can’t maintain …
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 …
En Esto Juntos
Lori Reesor, vicerrectora de Asuntos Estudiantiles El otro día me di cuenta de que ha pasado un año completo desde que empezamos a llamar a la COVID-19 una pandemia en nuestro estado, empacamos nuestras cosas …