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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:20251202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T141500
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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:20251201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T150134Z
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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:20251120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
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:20260422T141123
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T143847Z
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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: 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:20260422T141123
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:20260422T141123
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:20260422T141123
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:20260422T141123
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:20260422T141123
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
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:20260422T141123
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
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:20260422T141123
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
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:20260422T141123
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
CREATED:20250814T194421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T183425Z
UID:10000944-1760086800-1760092200@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Helping Skills and Practice: October 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. These sessions offer 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🌟 October Session Topic: During the first session participants will explore and reflect on core helping philosophies\, as well as co-select the topics for future sessions! \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\, October 10\, 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 October 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/helping-skills-and-practice-october-2025/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
CATEGORIES:For New Staff
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
CREATED:20250912T192620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T192620Z
UID:10000970-1759935600-1759941000@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. \nNOTE: Registered participants must take the 30-minute virtual Data@UW training prior to attending this in-person training workshop. \nQuestions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. \nWhere: Union South (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: All Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by October 6\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-4/
LOCATION:Union South\, 1308 W Dayton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
CREATED:20250909T153147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T153147Z
UID:10000968-1759910400-1759942800@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: Wednesday\, October 8\, 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-10/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T141500
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
CREATED:20250814T185242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T195551Z
UID:10000938-1759842000-1759846500@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Resources and Referrals: Office of Student Assistance & 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 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🌟 October Session Topic: Office of Student Assistance & Support (OSAS) \nOSAS is a central resource for students navigating personal\, academic\, or health-related challenges. Staff can help with issues ranging from food insecurity and housing instability to mental health concerns and academic difficulties. Come learn more about when and how to refer a student to the Office of Student Assistance and Support. \nQuestions? Contact Kim Mueller at kim.mueller@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, October 7\, 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 October 5 \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-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
CATEGORIES:For New Staff
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
CREATED:20250909T153053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T153053Z
UID:10000967-1759824000-1759856400@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: Tuesday\, October 7\, 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-9/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
CREATED:20250709T185612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T194832Z
UID:10000922-1759402800-1759406400@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. \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: Thursday\, October 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 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-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
CREATED:20250814T175954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T171705Z
UID:10000937-1758637800-1758643200@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Advisor RoundTable Series: Onboarding Professional Staff
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🌟September Session Topic: Onboarding Professional Staff \nThis collaborative presentation will share how to identify the need for a more formal onboarding program\, as well as how to start building\, implementing\, and continuing to improve over time. We will also think about how the techniques outlined can benefit teams of all sizes looking to improve onboarding in intentional and sustainable ways\, and connect with other advisors in the community to share best practices and generate new ideas in real time. \nThis session will be led by Michele Crandell from the College of Engineering. \nQuestions? Please reach out to Kala Grove at kala.grove@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, September 23\, 2025 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 September 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/advisor-roundtable-series-sept-25/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
CATEGORIES:For Advisors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
CREATED:20250814T161251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T143923Z
UID:10000928-1758013200-1758016800@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. Whether 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. \nIf you have participated in this Community of Practice in the past you are welcome to continue\, but please be sure to register below for the 2025-26 sessions. \nThe list of meeting dates\, times\, and locations will be shared with community members after registration. \nQuestions? Please reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, September 16\, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00 am \nWhere: Morgridge Hall\, 7th Floor Seminar Room \nWho: Community of Practice Members \nSign up for the 25-26 Supervisor’s Community of Practice here by September 5.\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/supervisors-community-of-practice-meeting/
LOCATION:Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706
CATEGORIES:For Supervisors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
CREATED:20250730T211759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T211759Z
UID:10000927-1755680400-1755691200@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Intro to Academic & Career Success
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Intro to Academic & Career Success\, a presentation and interactive workshop hosted by the Office of Academic & Career Success (OACS). Learn about the systems\, units\, and people of OACS and how we support the advising\, career services\, and learning support communities! \nThis session is your chance to connect\, collaborate\, and get inspired as we explore: \n\n🏛️ The history and current structure of UW–Madison\n📈 Key insights into student enrollment\, retention\, and career outcomes\n👥 The mission\, structure\, and amazing staff of OACS\n🎯 Exciting training and professional development opportunities\n🤝 How you can get involved and make your voice heard in our community\n🧩 Fun\, interactive activities and discussions to bring it all to life!\n\nWhether you’re new to campus or just looking to deepen your connection with OACS\, this workshop is a great way to learn\, share\, and grow. We can’t wait to see you there! \nQuestions? Please reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, August 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nWhere: Memorial Union (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: New advising\, career services\, and learning support community members \nRegister by August 18 \n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click the link above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/intro-to-academic-career-success-5/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
CATEGORIES:For New Staff
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
CREATED:20250709T175626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T194517Z
UID:10000920-1755525600-1755529200@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. \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: Monday\, August 18 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 this meeting.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/career-courses-curriculum-community-of-practice-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
CREATED:20250505T204151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T174336Z
UID:10000916-1755176400-1755183600@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Learn to Use Tableau!
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on training session will help you build confidence using Tableau in your advising\, career services\, or learning support role!  \nTableau is UW-Madison’s data visualization software and the tool that houses the OACS Data Catalog. \nDuring this training you’ll learn how to work with Data Visualizations and Institutional Data Exporters (IDEs or lists) within Tableau. We’ll talk through how to apply filters\, download results\, perform basic spreadsheet tasks\, and more. No prior experience with these tools is needed—we’ll use plain language and real examples throughout! \nQuestions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, August 14\, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 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\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click the link above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/learn-to-use-tableau-3/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T154500
DTSTAMP:20260422T141123
CREATED:20250505T190004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T192137Z
UID:10000913-1754577000-1754581500@oacs.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Data Literacy and Responsible Use Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about how to navigate\, access\, and use data responsibly in your role as an advising\, career services\, or learning support community member? \nJoin us for this upcoming Data Literacy and Responsible Use Training Session! In this fun\, interactive workshop\, we will explore key concepts of data literacy and responsible use. This session will also help you understand the path from using data responsibly to accessing and using data in your everyday work. \nRegistered participants must take the 30-minute virtual Data@UW training prior to attending this in-person training workshop. \nQuestions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, August 7\, 2025 from 2:30 to 3:45 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\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-3/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
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