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SUMMARY:Career Services Network Community of Practice Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Career Services Network Community of Practice (CoP) brings together all career services colleagues to engage in meaningful discussions around current topics\, shared challenges\, collaboration opportunities\, and promising practices in our field. The discussion topics for each meeting will be determined by community members! \nDiscussion topics for the November 20 meeting: \n\nStrategies and resources for interview prep\nStudent attendance and engagement at career events or programs\nCareers in the sports industry\n\nTo receive communications and meeting invitations for this community\, please be sure to join the Career Services Staff Listserv. \nQuestions? Contact Danielle at danielle.marriner@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, November 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom  Join Here \nWho: Career Services Community Members \n\nTo join this meeting\, click the virtual link above at the meeting date and time. No need to register for this specific meeting.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/career-services-network-community-of-practice-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
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SUMMARY:Career Courses & Curriculum Community of Practice Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Career Courses and Curriculum Community of Practice (CoP) brings together staff who teach career courses or develop career-related curriculum to share insights\, challenges\, and opportunities. Each meeting topic will be shaped by community members through a quick poll sent to the community member email. Meetings will be highly discussion-based. The goal is to create an open\, collaborative space where everyone can share\, learn\, and connect. If you would like to become a Career Courses & Curriculum Community of Practice member and receive meeting updates and other community resources via email\, please visit this page and follow the steps to sign up for the email list. \n🌟 December Meeting Topic: Integrating Big Interview & Big Resume into career courses \nQuestions? Contact Danielle at danielle.marriner@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Monday\, December 1 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom  Join Here \nWho: Career Courses and Curriculum Community of Practice members \n\nTo join this meeting\, click the virtual link above at the meeting date and time. No need to register for this specific meeting. We encourage you to join the Career Courses & Curriculum Community of Practice if you are interested in attending this meeting.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/career-courses-curriculum-community-of-practice-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T141500
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
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SUMMARY:Campus Resources and Referrals: McBurney Disability Resource Center
DESCRIPTION:Campus Resources and Referrals is your monthly backstage pass to UW–Madison’s student support network—perfect for new staff in advising\, career services\, and learning support\, but open to everyone in our communities! Each session brings you face-to-face with key campus office staff—from University Health Services to the McBurney Center—who’ll share tips on how and when to refer students for the assistance they need. It’s a great way to build your campus know-how\, grow your professional network\, and learn the best ways to support students holistically. \n🌟 December Session Topic: McBurney Disability Resource Center \nThe McBurney Disability Resource Center is UW-Madison’s resource for disability-related student accommodations. McBurney staff work to ensure all students have equitable access to their educational experience\, regardless of their disability status. Join us this month to learn more about when and how to refer a student to the McBurney Disability Resource Center! \nQuestions? Contact Kim Mueller at kim.mueller@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, December 2\, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. \nWhere: Memorial Union (Please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by November 31 \n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/campus-resources-and-referrals-december-session/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
CATEGORIES:For New Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20251112T155452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T155855Z
UID:10000983-1764838800-1764846000@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Data Drop-ins with DAPIR
DESCRIPTION:Need some help with data? Join a Data Drop-in! \nHave a specific question or need guidance on a data-related topic? Data Drop-ins are brief\, focused sessions (5–30 minutes) designed to offer personalized support from Matt Delaney\, Student Success Analyst in DAPIR. \nWhether you’re troubleshooting a data project\, interpreting a dataset\, exploring tools\, or tackling something else entirely\, these one-on-one consultations are here to help. \nSessions are held via Zoom and scheduled based on availability. Just fill out the form below\, and you’ll receive a follow-up to confirm your session time. \nQuestions? Reach out to Matt at matt.delaney@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, December 4\, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nReserve a Drop-in Time Slot\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/data-drop-ins-with-dapir/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20250917T204110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T215044Z
UID:10000975-1764928800-1764934200@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Handshake Training: Event Management & Attendance Tracking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual training session designed to help career services professionals effectively create and manage events in Handshake. This session will cover: \n\nHow to set up career events and tailor visibility and registration settings for specific student groups\nInsights into how students engage with events on the platform\nTools and features for tracking attendance and interacting with attendees\nHow to pull event-related reports and upload attendance data\n\nParticipants should have a career services administrative account in Handshake. If you don’t have an account\, please request a Handshake account in advance—event management permissions will be provisioned prior to the training (if needed). \nQuestions? Reach out to Ilsa May at ilsa.may@wisc.edu.  \n\nWhen: Friday\, December 5\, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom | Zoom link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event \nWho: Career Services Community Members \nRegister Here by December 3\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/handshake-training-event-management-attendance-tracking/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T161602Z
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SUMMARY:Supervisor's Community of Practice Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Academic & Career Success facilitates a monthly Supervisor’s Community of Practice for advising\, career services\, and learning support staff members who have supervisory responsibilities. Each month\, the group dives into a new topic to spark conversation\, share insights\, and build our leadership toolkits. The month’s topic will be shared with the community prior to each monthly meeting. \nWhether you’re a seasoned supervisor or just stepping into the role\, come connect\, learn\, and grow with your peers. We encourage Community of Practice members to attend as many sessions as possible—each one is a chance to recharge and reflect on your approach to leadership. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00 am \nWhere: Morgridge Hall\, 7th floor lecture hall \nWho: Community of Practice Members \nSupervisor’s Community of Practice groups form at the beginning of each academic year. Please reach out to Emily Dickmann at emily.dickmann@wisc.edu if you’re still interested in joining the 25-26 Supervisor’s Community of Practice. \n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/supervisors-community-of-practice-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706
CATEGORIES:For Supervisors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20250814T195728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T201426Z
UID:10000946-1765355400-1765368000@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing Training
DESCRIPTION:Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a guiding style of communication that helps people explore their own goals and move toward meaningful change. This approach sits between simply listening and actively giving advice. It’s about being collaborative\, asking thoughtful questions\, listening with empathy\, and supporting others as they make decisions that feel right for them.  \nIn this highly interactive workshop\, you will learn how Motivational Interviewing can strengthen your conversations with students\, as well as colleagues\, supervisees\, employers\, alumni\, and campus partners. The skills you develop will allow you to build trust and support others in taking their next steps with confidence. \nMotivational Interviewing is offered multiple times each semester\, view upcoming dates and times here.  \nQuestions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, December 10\, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nWhere: Memorial Union (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by December 8\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/motivational-interviewing-training-december-2025/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20251112T155728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T155756Z
UID:10000984-1765461600-1765468800@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Data Drop-ins with DAPIR
DESCRIPTION:Need some help with data? Join a Data Drop-in! \nHave a specific question or need guidance on a data-related topic? Data Drop-ins are brief\, focused sessions (5–30 minutes) designed to offer personalized support from Matt Delaney\, Student Success Analyst in DAPIR. \nWhether you’re troubleshooting a data project\, interpreting a dataset\, exploring tools\, or tackling something else entirely\, these one-on-one consultations are here to help. \nSessions are held via Zoom and scheduled based on availability. Just fill out the form below\, and you’ll receive a follow-up to confirm your session time. \nQuestions? Reach out to Matt at matt.delaney@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, December 11\, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nReserve a Drop-in Time Slot\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/data-drop-ins-with-dapir-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20250814T204121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T192237Z
UID:10000954-1765530000-1765535400@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Helping Skills and Practice: December Session
DESCRIPTION:Helping Skills and Practice is monthly series of interactive workshops designed for staff members working in advising\, career services\, and learning support\, and can be especially helpful for new community members. This workshop offers a space to strengthen foundational skills and explore key theories that inform and guide our work with students. Participants will engage in hands-on activities\, peer discussion\, and practical exercises that can be applied directly to day-to-day work. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding or refresh your approach\, this workshop provides a collaborative environment for growth and reflection. \n🌟 December Session Topic: Supporting students during times of academic or career-related grief\, whether it be disappointing news or navigating a failure or a change in plans with courses\, majors\, careers\, etc. \nHelping Skills and Practice is offered monthly throughout the semester\, with each session focusing on a different foundational skill and we encourage participants to register for and attend as many sessions as possible. View the additional Helping Skills and Practice session dates and register here. \nQuestions? Please reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Friday\, December 12\, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 am \nWhere: 8417 Social Sciences \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by December 10 \n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/helping-skills-and-practice-december-session/
LOCATION:8417 Social Sciences\, 1180 Observatory Dr
CATEGORIES:For New Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20250909T153230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T153230Z
UID:10000969-1765785600-1765818000@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event is not sponsored by the Office of Academic & Career Success. We are sharing this with our communities on behalf of the organizers. \n\nMental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program that teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge\, listen without judgement\, give reassurance to someone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge\, and refer a person to appropriate professional support and services. \nThis training is presented by Soumya Palreddy\, PhD\, and designed for UW-Madison faculty\, instructors\, advisors\, career services\, and learning support staff members. \nQuestions? Reach out to Soumya at soumya.palreddy@gmail.com. \n\nWhen: Monday\, December 15\, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nWhere: Memorial Union (please see “Today in the Union” for the exact room) \nRegister Here\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-11/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20251006T192247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T192727Z
UID:10000979-1765890000-1765897200@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Career Services Community Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join your career services colleagues from across campus for the Career Services Community Summit\, an opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and celebrate the work of our career services community. \nThis end-of-semester gathering will feature: \n\nCampus-Wide Updates: Learn about key initiatives\, committee work\, and strategic efforts shaping career services.\nData & Technology Insights: Stay informed with updates on data and tools that support our shared work.\nOpen Dialogue: Share thoughts\, ask questions\, and offer feedback to OACS and CSEC.\nCommunity Building: Connect with colleagues\, reflect on the semester\, and celebrate our accomplishments.\n\nAll career services professionals are welcome and encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! \nQuestions? Contact Danielle at danielle.marriner@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, December 16\, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. \nWhere: Tripp Commons at Memorial Union \nWho: Career Services Community Members \nRegister Here by December 9 \n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/career-services-community-summit-4/
LOCATION:Tripp Commons\, 800 Langdon St.\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20251203T202923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T202959Z
UID:10000985-1766059200-1766064600@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:🎉 Advisor End-of-Semester Trivia
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join OACS and your advising colleagues as we wrap up the semester with a fun and festive trivia gathering! This is a chance to come together and celebrate all the hard work we’ve accomplished throughout the semester. Whether you’re ready to show off your trivia skills or just want to enjoy good company\, this gathering is all about being in community as we wrap up the semester. If you’d like to join trivia\, teams of 2 to 4 will be formed during the event. \nWe invite you to bring your own lunch. Warm beverages and treats will be provided! \nQuestions? Contact Kala at kala.grove@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, December 18\, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. (trivia will begin at 12:15 p.m.) \nWhere: School of Human Ecology\, Room 2235 \nWho: Advising Community Members \nRegister Here by December 16\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/advisor-end-of-semester-trivia/
LOCATION:School of Human Ecology
CATEGORIES:For Advisors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20250815T192049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T200545Z
UID:10000958-1767949200-1767954600@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Helping Skills and Practice: January Session
DESCRIPTION:Helping Skills and Practice is a monthly series of interactive workshops designed for staff members working in advising\, career services\, and learning support\, and can be especially helpful for new community members. This workshop offers a space to strengthen foundational skills and explore key theories that inform and guide our work with students. \nParticipants will engage in hands-on activities\, peer discussion\, and practical exercises that can be applied directly to day-to-day work. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding or refresh your approach\, this workshop provides a collaborative environment for growth and reflection. \n🌟 January Session Topic: Helping students with academic & career-related grief (part 2) \nHelping Skills and Practice is offered monthly throughout the semester\, with each session focusing on a different foundational skill and we encourage participants to register for and attend as many sessions as possible. View the additional Helping Skills and Practice session dates and register here. \nQuestions? Please reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Friday\, January 9\, 2026 from 9:00 to 10:30 am \nWhere: Room 8417 in Social Sciences (1180 Observatory Dr) \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by January 7 \n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/helping-skills-and-practice-january-session/
CATEGORIES:For New Staff
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20251215T155520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T154056Z
UID:10000987-1767954600-1767958200@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Big Resume & Big Interview Overview Session
DESCRIPTION:Join this virtual training session to gain a deeper understanding of what Big Resume and Big Interview is\, how the platform can support your career advising\, and ideas on promoting it to students and alumni! \nNote: This session will focus on the user perspective. For individuals curious about creating customized interview assignments or resume scoring guides\, we will only briefly go over those features and the process for becoming an organization administrator. \nQuestions? Reach out to Ilsa at ilsa.may@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Friday\, January 9\, 2026 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom | Link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by January 8\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/big-resume-big-interview-overview-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20250814T164534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T151820Z
UID:10000932-1768381200-1768384800@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Supervisor's Community of Practice Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Academic & Career Success facilitates a monthly Supervisor’s Community of Practice for advising\, career services\, and learning support staff members who have supervisory responsibilities. Each month\, the group dives into a new topic to spark conversation\, share insights\, and build our leadership toolkits. The month’s topic will be shared with the community prior to each monthly meeting. \nWhether you’re a seasoned supervisor or just stepping into the role\, come connect\, learn\, and grow with your peers. We encourage Community of Practice members to attend as many sessions as possible—each one is a chance to recharge and reflect on your approach to leadership. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026 from 9:00 to 10:00 am \nWhere: Morgridge Hall\, Room 5631 \nWho: Community of Practice Members \nPlease reach out to Emily Dickmann at emily.dickmann@wisc.edu if you’re interested in joining the 25-26 Supervisor’s Community of Practice. \n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/supervisors-community-of-practice-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706
CATEGORIES:For Supervisors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20250814T200711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200203Z
UID:10000948-1768485600-1768491000@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Career Services Network Community of Practice Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Career Services Network Community of Practice (CoP) brings together all career services colleagues to engage in meaningful discussions around current topics\, shared challenges\, collaboration opportunities\, and promising practices in our field. The discussion topics for each meeting will be determined by community members! \nDiscussion topics for the January 15 meeting: \n\nCareer Fair Prep for Students & Employers\nPeer-to-peer Student Offerings (advising\, mentorship\, etc.): What’s working?\nStaying Informed: Industry & Recruitment Trends\n\nTo receive communications and meeting invitations for this community\, please be sure to join the Career Services Staff Listserv. \nQuestions? Contact Danielle at danielle.marriner@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, January 15\, 2026 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom  Join Here \nWho: Career Services Community Members \n\nTo join this meeting\, click the virtual link above at the meeting date and time. No need to register for this specific meeting.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/career-services-network-community-of-practice-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20251215T160442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T184927Z
UID:10000988-1768989600-1768995000@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Big Resume Training: Creating Customized Resume Scoring Guides
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual training session designed to help career services professionals effectively create customized scoring guides in Big Resume!  \nDuring this session\, we will dig deeper into Big Resume and you will learn best practices on setting up and testing a scoring guide with nuanced feedback and scoring criteria for your student or alumni population. Scoring guides can be made public to all users or private for specific users like those in a career course or career community. \nPlease come with a resume template or example that you would consider a “strong” or “gold-level” resume for your specific student or alumni population. \nPrior to this training\, participants should have an organizational administrative account in Big Resume/Big Interview. If you don’t yet have an account\, please request it in advance here. \nQuestions? Reach out to Ilsa at ilsa.may@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom | Link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event \nWho: Career Services Community Members \nRegister Here by January 16\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/big-resume-creating-customized-resume-scoring-guides/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20250814T164920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T152001Z
UID:10000933-1770886800-1770890400@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Supervisor's Community of Practice Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Academic & Career Success facilitates a monthly Supervisor’s Community of Practice for advising\, career services\, and learning support staff members who have supervisory responsibilities. Each month\, the group dives into a new topic to spark conversation\, share insights\, and build our leadership toolkits. The month’s topic will be shared with the community prior to each monthly meeting. \nWhether you’re a seasoned supervisor or just stepping into the role\, come connect\, learn\, and grow with your peers. We encourage Community of Practice members to attend as many sessions as possible—each one is a chance to recharge and reflect on your approach to leadership. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, February 12\, 2026 from 9:00 to 10:00 am \nWhere: Morgridge Hall\, Room 5631 \nWho: Community of Practice Members \nRegistration for this group happens at the beginning of each academic year. Please reach out to Emily Dickmann at emily.dickmann@wisc.edu if you’re interested in joining the 25-26 Supervisor’s Community of Practice. \n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/supervisors-community-of-practice-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706
CATEGORIES:For Supervisors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20250818T145639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T170657Z
UID:10000959-1770973200-1770978600@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Helping Skills and Practice: February Session
DESCRIPTION:Helping Skills and Practice is a monthly series of interactive workshops designed for staff members working in advising\, career services\, and learning support\, and can be especially helpful for new community members. This workshop offers a space to strengthen foundational skills and explore key theories that inform and guide our work with students. \nParticipants will engage in hands-on activities\, peer discussion\, and practical exercises that can be applied directly to day-to-day work. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding or refresh your approach\, this workshop provides a collaborative environment for growth and reflection. \n🌟 February Session Topic: Making effective referrals and fostering student accountability. \nHelping Skills and Practice is offered monthly throughout the semester\, with each session focusing on a different foundational skill and we encourage participants to register for and attend as many sessions as possible. View the additional Helping Skills and Practice session dates and register here. \nQuestions? Please reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Friday\, February 13\, 2026 from 9:00 to 10:30 am \nWhere: Social Sciences\, Room 8417  (1180 Observatory Dr) \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by February 11 \n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/helping-skills-and-practice-february-session/
LOCATION:8417 Social Sciences\, 1180 Observatory Dr
CATEGORIES:For New Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20251106T165940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T170050Z
UID:10000981-1771333200-1771338600@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Data Literacy and Responsible Use Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about how we navigate\, access\, and use data responsibly in our roles as academic advising\, career services\, and learning support professionals? \nJoin us for Data Literacy and Responsible Use Training\, a fun\, interactive workshop designed to build your confidence in working with data. We’ll start by developing a foundational knowledge of data literacy and highlighting the tools and support available across campus. Then\, we’ll apply these key concepts we’ve learned through group case studies—focusing on how to use data responsibly and effectively. \nRegistered participants must take the 30-minute virtual Data@UW training prior to attending this in-person training workshop. \nNote: If you are unable to attend on this date\, the Data Literacy and Responsible Use Training will be held once per semester. \nQuestions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. \nWhere: Memorial Union (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: All Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by February 15\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/data-literacy-and-responsible-use-training-5/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20250814T200053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T201556Z
UID:10000947-1771403400-1771416000@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing Training
DESCRIPTION:Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a guiding style of communication that helps people explore their own goals and move toward meaningful change. This approach sits between simply listening and actively giving advice. It’s about being collaborative\, asking thoughtful questions\, listening with empathy\, and supporting others as they make decisions that feel right for them.  \nIn this highly interactive workshop\, you will learn how Motivational Interviewing can strengthen your conversations with students\, as well as colleagues\, supervisees\, employers\, alumni\, and campus partners. The skills you develop will allow you to build trust and support others in taking their next steps with confidence. \nMotivational Interviewing is offered multiple times each semester\, view upcoming dates and times here.  \nQuestions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nWhere: Memorial Union (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by February 16\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/motivational-interviewing-training-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20260115T194018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T194106Z
UID:10000991-1771934400-1771941600@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:New Staff Social: Crafternoon 🎨
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting or a CRAFTERNOON! \nNew and new-ish staff are invited to an afternoon of crafting and connection with fellow new staff members in advising\, career services and learning support. The Office of Academic & Career Success will provide craft supplies\, but you can also bring your own projects if you would like! \nFeel free to come and go as needed and bring your own lunch to enjoy while doing some crafts. We hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. \nWhere: Bascom Hall\, Room 53 \nWho: New and New-ish Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by February 23\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/new-staff-social-crafternoon/
LOCATION:53 Bascom Hall
CATEGORIES:For New Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20250814T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T213149Z
UID:10000940-1772029800-1772035200@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Advisor RoundTable Series: Creating Student Community within the Major
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Advisor RoundTable Series session! \nThe Advisor RoundTable Series is your chance to connect with fellow community members\, swap ideas\, and dive into a mix of topics—from the familiar to the brand new. Whether you’re ready to dig deep or just curious to learn something new\, there’s a seat at the table for you. Everyone’s welcome\, no matter your role—just bring your interest and join the conversation! \n🌟 February Session Topic: Creating Student Community within the Major \nHear from advisors from English\, the Wisconsin School of Business\, Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies\, and Biochemistry & Microbiology about how they create student community within the major. Ask questions of your colleagues and share what has worked for you! \nQuestions? Please reach out to Kala Grove at kala.grove@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Memorial Union (Please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: Open to anyone in our communities interested in the topic! \nRegister Here by February 23\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/advisor-roundtable-series-3/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
CATEGORIES:For Advisors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20260123T192648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201104Z
UID:10000993-1772116200-1772121600@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Navigating Hiring Uncertainty: Strategies for Career Services Staff
DESCRIPTION:Connect with career services colleagues from across campus to talk about how we can support students during uncertain hiring periods\, including economic downturns. We’ll look at ways to communicate with empathy\, provide stability\, and help students feel seen and supported. You’ll hear insights from a panel of experienced staff and we’ll work through real‑world scenarios together. There will also be time to focus on our own well‑being and explore how we can care for ourselves while navigating tough conversations in our roles. \nThis event is for all career services staff\, even those who don’t meet with students directly! Your work with employers\, events\, and operations is shaped by hiring trends—and your perspective is important to the conversation. \nQuestions? Reach out to Danielle Marriner at danielle.marriner@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, February 26 2026 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Wisconsin Idea Room (Room 159)\, Education Building \nWho: Career Services Community Members \nRegister Here by February 24\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/navigating-hiring-uncertainty-strategies-for-career-services-staff/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Idea Room\, Education Building
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20250815T191015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T152835Z
UID:10000955-1772532000-1772535600@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Career Courses & Curriculum Community of Practice Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Career Courses and Curriculum Community of Practice (CoP) brings together staff who teach career courses or develop career-related curriculum to share insights\, challenges\, and opportunities. Meetings will be highly discussion-based. The goal is to create an open\, collaborative space where everyone can share\, learn\, and connect. \n🌟March discussion topic: AI in Teaching \nIf you would like to become a Career Courses & Curriculum Community of Practice member and receive meeting updates and other community resources via email\, please visit this page and follow the steps to sign up for the email list. \nQuestions? Contact Danielle at danielle.marriner@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, March 3\, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom  Join Here \nWho: Career Courses and Curriculum Community of Practice members \n\nTo join this meeting\, click the virtual link above at the meeting date and time. No need to register for this specific meeting. We encourage you to join the Career Courses & Curriculum Community of Practice if you are interested in attending this meeting.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/career-courses-curriculum-community-of-practice-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20260116T185450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T155948Z
UID:10000992-1772791200-1772796600@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Big Interview: Creating & Managing Custom Interview Assignments
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive virtual training session designed to help career services professionals create and manage customized interview assignments in Big Interview!  \nDuring this session\, you’ll learn best practices for designing and setting up interview assignments\, which can include both interview practice questions AND lessons on interviewing\, job search strategy\, negotiation\, and more. We’ll also walk through effective ways to promote these assignments to your student or alumni audiences and show you how to seamlessly manage and review submissions.  \nThis session is ideal for career services professionals or faculty and staff looking to integrate interview‑focused assignments into their programming. \nNOTE: To create interview assignments\, participants will need an organizational administrative account in Big Resume/Big Interview. If you don’t yet have an account\, please request it prior to the training with this form. \nQuestions? Reach out to Ilsa May at ilsa.may@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Friday\, March 6\, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom | Link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event \nWho: Career Services staff + faculty/staff interested in creating interview assignments \nRegister Here by March 3\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/big-interview-training-creating-managing-custom-interview-assignments/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20260213T183218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T183435Z
UID:10000994-1773144000-1773147600@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Learning Support Community of Practice: Tutor Evaluation & Recognition
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and join us for conversation about how tutors are evaluated and recognized within our learning centers and programs. \nWe’ll explore current tutor evaluation practices (especially those at the MLC and ULC)\, share tools and strategies for meaningful feedback\, and discuss ways to elevate and celebrate tutors. \nQuestions? Reach out to Caitlin at caitlin.farrellhaven@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. \nWhere: Bascom 53 \nWho: Learning Support Community Members \n\nNo registration necessary! Please attend if you are interested in the topic. 
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/learning-support-community-of-practice-tutor-evaluation-recognition/
LOCATION:53 Bascom Hall
CATEGORIES:For Learning Support Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20251212T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T181328Z
UID:10000986-1773217800-1773244800@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Academic & Career Success Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Academic & Career Success and your advising\, career services\, and learning support colleagues for the 2026 Academic & Career Success Conference on Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026 in Union South. This conference experience will be centered on community connections\, knowledge sharing\, and supporting the ongoing professional development of staff members in the advising\, career services\, and learning support communities. \nQuestions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Union South – Various Rooms \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by February 11\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/academic-career-success-conference-2/
LOCATION:Union South\, 1308 W Dayton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20250818T185941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T152006Z
UID:10000963-1773306000-1773309600@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Supervisor's Community of Practice Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Academic & Career Success facilitates a monthly Supervisor’s Community of Practice for advising\, career services\, and learning support staff members who have supervisory responsibilities. Each month\, the group dives into a new topic to spark conversation\, share insights\, and build our leadership toolkits. The month’s topic will be shared with the community prior to each monthly meeting. \nWhether you’re a seasoned supervisor or just stepping into the role\, come connect\, learn\, and grow with your peers. We encourage Community of Practice members to attend as many sessions as possible—each one is a chance to recharge and reflect on your approach to leadership. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, March 12\, 2026 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. \nWhere: Morgridge Hall\, Room 5631 \nWho: Community of Practice Members \nRegistration for this group happens at the beginning of each academic year. Please reach out to Emily Dickmann at emily.dickmann@wisc.edu if you’re interested in joining the 25-26 Supervisor’s Community of Practice. \n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/supervisors-community-of-practice-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706
CATEGORIES:For Supervisors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T111500
DTSTAMP:20260423T155752
CREATED:20260224T202909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T171857Z
UID:10000996-1773828000-1773832500@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Handshake Overview: What Do Students See & Experience?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual training session designed to help faculty and staff understand the platform from the user’s point of view. In this session\, we’ll cover: \n\nWhat Handshake is and a general overview of the platform\nKey features available to current students and alumni\nPractical and creative ways to promote Handshake and encourage adoption among students and alumni\n\nThis session will give you a clear\, accessible understanding of how Handshake can enhance a student’s career journey. \nNote: This session is focused on the user (student/alumni) experience and meant for any staff or faculty who support students and want a general understanding of Handshake. For career services staff\, we will briefly cover backend administrative features and how to request a career services administrative account. \nQuestions? Reach out to Ilsa May at ilsa.may@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom (link provided prior to event) \nWho: Anyone interested in learning more about the Handshake user experience! \nRegister Here by March 16\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/handshake-overview-what-do-students-see-experience/
LOCATION:Virtual
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