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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 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T100000
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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: 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
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:20251216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T150000
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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:20251215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T170000
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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:20251212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250814T204121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T192237Z
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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:20251211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
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:20251210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
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:20251209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250814T163221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T161602Z
UID:10000931-1765270800-1765274400@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: 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:20251205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
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:20251204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T141500
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250814T192823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T174211Z
UID:10000943-1764680400-1764684900@oacs.wisc.edu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250714T190211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T150134Z
UID:10000926-1764597600-1764601200@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. 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250714T174204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T155117Z
UID:10000925-1763634600-1763640000@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 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250814T203411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T200928Z
UID:10000953-1763110800-1763116200@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Helping Skills and Practice: November 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🌟 November Session Topic: Using templates to save time! We’ll discuss how using templates can cut down on repetitive tasks and help you stay organized. \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\, November 14\, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 am \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 12 \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-november-session/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
CATEGORIES:For New Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250814T162847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T143847Z
UID:10000930-1763024400-1763028000@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\, November 13\, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00 am \nWhere: Morgridge Hall\, Room 2564 \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-3/
LOCATION:Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706
CATEGORIES:For Supervisors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250917T211554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T161928Z
UID:10000976-1762866000-1762871400@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Intro to 12twenty: Reporting & Research Tools Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual training session to learn about the tools available within 12twenty that reflect data from the First Destination Survey (FDS) and the Workplace Experience Survey (WES).  \nThis session will cover: \n\nAn overview of the available dashboards and reports\nBest practices for navigating the filtering features within reports\nReal-world examples tailored for career advisors and employer relations teams\nAn overview of how survey data is collected and integrated\n\nRegistered participants must take (or have already taken) the 30-minute virtual Data@UW training prior to attending. \nThis is the first level of training for 12twenty that all administrative users must complete. Higher level 12twenty training will be available in the future. More information to come!\nTo request administrative access in 12twenty\, fill out this 12twenty access request form. \nQuestions? Please review 12twenty KB documentation or reach out to Ilsa May at ilsa.may@wisc.edu.   \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 11\, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.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 November 9\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/intro-to-12twenty-reporting-research-tools-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T141500
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250814T192236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T194042Z
UID:10000942-1762261200-1762265700@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Resources and Referrals: Learning Support
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 Resources and Referrals 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🌟 November Session Topic: Learning Support at UW-Madison \nLearning Support at UW–Madison offers free academic assistance to students through a network of learning centers across campus. Services include drop-in tutoring\, small group sessions\, peer study groups\, and study skills workshops. Attend this session to get more insight into campus learning centers and how to refer students to Learning Support for academic assistance on campus! \nQuestions? Contact Kim Mueller at kim.mueller@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 4\, 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 2 \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-november-session/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
CATEGORIES:For New Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250915T154923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T160605Z
UID:10000973-1761832800-1761840000@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:New Staff Social: The Great Puzzle-Off 🎃
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, fast-paced fall and Halloween-themed puzzle competition designed to help new staff meet\, mingle\, and collaborate! \n🧩 How It Works: \n\nTeams of 2 to 3 will be formed based on registration\nEach team receives a sealed mystery 300-piece puzzle — no peeking!\nAt the countdown\, teams race to complete their puzzle\n\n🎁 Prizes: \n\nThe fastest puzzler team wins a prize!\nPlus\, a surprise way to win (you’ll have to be there to find out!)\n\nWhether you’re a puzzle pro or just in it for the fun\, this is a great way to connect with colleagues and enjoy a little friendly competition. Questions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, October 30 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. \nWhere: The Sett\, Union South \nWho: New and New-ish Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by October 24 \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-the-great-puzzle-off/
LOCATION:Union South\, 1308 W Dayton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:For New Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20251006T202856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181849Z
UID:10000980-1761220800-1761224400@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:🌿 Wellness Event Series: BYO Lunch Fall Social
DESCRIPTION:Take a break and join the Advising Training and Development Team (ATDT) Wellness Sub-Committee and your colleagues from the advising\, career services\, and learning support communities for a relaxed\, bring-your-own lunch gathering in the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. There may even be some homemade cookies for dessert 🍪 \nNo agenda—just good company and a chance to connect!  \nPlease let us know if you’re planning to attend below so we can anticipate numbers\, but feel free to join us any time throughout the hour. Questions? Contact India or Jordan. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, October 23\, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. \nWhere: Wisconsin Institute for Discovery: Meet in the atrium (south side of building near Steenbock’s and Campus Drive\, under the skylights) where we’ll gather and then find a good spot to sit \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nLet us know if you plan to attend! \n\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/wellness-event-series-byo-lunch-fall-social/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Institute for Discovery\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, WI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250814T195535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T201030Z
UID:10000945-1761208200-1761220800@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 (MI) 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: Thursday\, October 23\, 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 October 21\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-october-2025/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250917T202848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T214951Z
UID:10000974-1761138000-1761143400@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: Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.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 October 20\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-events-attendance-tracking/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250912T204933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T155543Z
UID:10000972-1760695200-1760698800@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Employer Recruiting Policies & Guidelines Refresh: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive 60-minute workshop designed to help career services professionals confidently navigate UW–Madison’s updated employer recruiting policies and guidelines. \nWe’ll walk through the most important changes\, explore real-world scenarios\, and create space for open discussion and Q&A. The main goal of this workshop is to build shared understanding and confidence in applying the policies and guidelines consistently across campus. \nAll career services staff are welcome and encouraged to attend! We highly suggest participation from those involved in employer relations\, career fair planning\, or coordinating employer-facing events. \nQuestions? Contact Danielle at danielle.marriner@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Friday\, October 17\, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom \nWho: Career Services Community Members \nRegister Here by October 16 \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/employer-recruiting-policies-guidelines-refresh-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250912T200006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T201627Z
UID:10000971-1760623200-1760630400@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Learn to Use Tableau!
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about using Tableau\, UW–Madison’s data visualization software? Join us for Learn to Use Tableau\, a hands-on training session that will help you get comfortable using Tableau for data visualizations and Institutional Data Exporters (IDEs). \nIn this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nApply filters and navigate dashboards\nSave custom views and download data\nBuild transferable skills for any Tableau workbook—including those in the OACS Data Catalog\n\nNo prior experience with these tools is necessary. We’ll work with simplified\, practice datasets—not operational data tied to specific roles—so you can focus on building transferable skills in a low-pressure environment. Please bring a laptop to this training.  \nRegistered participants must take the 30-minute virtual Data@UW training prior to attending this in-person training workshop.\n \nQuestions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, October 16\, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Union South (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by October 14\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/learn-to-use-tableau-4/
LOCATION:Union South\, 1308 W Dayton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T094500
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250925T175820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T175839Z
UID:10000977-1760605200-1760607900@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:DARS Q&A: Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you a new advisor with questions about DARS? Join us for a casual drop-in session designed to help you get comfortable with the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS).  \nPrior to this drop-in session\, we encourage you to review the DARS Canvas course from the Office of the Registrar. The course is an introduction to DARS that covers how to get access and how to run and read a DARS report. \nThis Q&A session is a great follow up to the DARS Canvas course where you can ask specific advising questions\, and connect with experienced colleagues in advising and staff from the Registrar’s Office! Bring your questions about the Canvas course or DARS in general\, and get the support you need.  \nWhile we ask that you register for this event\, this is a drop-in session\, so feel free to join when you can and head out when your questions are answered! \nQuestions? Reach out to Kala Grove at kala.grove@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, October 16\, 2025 from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom \nWho: Advising Community Members \nRegister Here by October 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/dars-qa-drop-in-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Advisors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250714T173625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T170516Z
UID:10000924-1760533200-1760538600@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Career Services Network Community of Practice Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Career Courses and Curriculum 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! A few weeks before each meeting\, a poll will be sent through the Career Services Staff Listserv to vote on discussion topics. The top 3 to 4 topics will then be featured in breakout rooms in our virtual meeting space. \nTo receive communications and meeting invitations for this community\, please be sure to join the Career Services Staff Listserv. Questions? Contact Danielle at danielle.marriner@wisc.edu. \nWhat would you like to discuss in breakout rooms at the October 15th Career Services Network CoP Meeting? Submit your ideas in this poll! \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, October 15 from 1:00 to 2:30 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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250814T162359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T144005Z
UID:10000929-1760518800-1760522400@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\, October 15\, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00 am \nWhere: Morgridge Hall\, Room 2516 \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-2/
LOCATION:Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706
CATEGORIES:For Supervisors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122751
CREATED:20250815T211505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T163415Z
UID:10000936-1760430600-1760436000@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:☕ Fall Welcome Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues from Advising\, Career Services\, Learning Support\, and the Office of Academic & Career Success for a warm and welcoming start to the semester at the Fall Welcome Breakfast! We look forward to gathering to celebrate the new academic year and to reconnect and recharge together. \nWe can’t wait to see you there. Let’s launch the fall semester in community! \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. | Breakfast begins at 8:30 and programming begins at 9:00 a.m. \nWhere: Great Hall in Memorial Union \nWho: Academic Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nThis event has reached capacity. Interested in being added to the waitlist? Email info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\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/fall-welcome-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
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