BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Office of Academic & Career Success - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Office of Academic & Career Success X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Office of Academic & Career Success REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270210T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270210T100000 DTSTAMP:20261104T213129Z CREATED:20261104T213129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T213129Z UID:10001053-1802250000-1802253600@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Supervisor Sessions: February DESCRIPTION:Are you a supervisor in learning support\, career services\, or advising? Whether you’re new to supervising or a seasoned leader looking to strengthen your skills\, Supervisor Sessions offer a valuable opportunity to learn\, connect\, and grow. Each monthly professional development session will bring supervisors together to explore a specific leadership or supervisory topic. Participants will also have dedicated time for confidential peer consultation\, allowing participants to share challenges\, exchange ideas\, and learn from colleagues’ experiences. \n🌟February session topic: TBD \nIn previous years\, these sessions were part of the OACS Supervisors’ Community of Practice. This year\, we are holding these Supervisor Sessions as standalone events that you can sign up for as it works for your schedule. Check out all the scheduled dates for Supervisor Sessions here. Please register for each individual session you plan to attend. \nQuestions? Please reach out to Emily Dickmann at emily.dickmann@wisc.edu.  \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, February 10\, 2027 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. \nWhere: 5631 Morgridge Hall \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members in Supervisory Roles \nRegister Here by February 8\n\n\nPlease note that the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register. URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/supervisor-sessions-february/ LOCATION:Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706 CATEGORIES:For Supervisors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270217T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270217T120000 DTSTAMP:20261104T213917Z CREATED:20261104T213917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T213917Z UID:10001054-1802853000-1802865600@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Motivational Interviewing DESCRIPTION:Looking to strengthen your communication skills and better support others as they navigate decisions and change? Introduction to Motivational Interviewing offers an interactive overview to a proven communication approach that can enhance conversations with students\, colleagues\, supervisees\, employers\, alumni\, and campus partners. \nMotivational Interviewing (MI) is a guiding style of communication that helps others explore their own goals and move toward meaningful change. This approach is about: \n\nBeing collaborative\nAsking thoughtful questions\nListening with empathy\nSupporting others as they make decisions that feel right for them\n\nIn this intro workshop\, you will practice key MI techniques and learn how to help others explore their goals\, build confidence\, and take meaningful next steps. \nQuestions? Please reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \nNote: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing is held once each semester and once during the summer.\nAlready participated in Motivational Interviewing training? Check out Motivational Interviewing Part 2: Practice & Application. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, February 17\, 2027 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nWhere: Memorial Union (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by February 15\n\n\nPlease note that the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register. URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/introduction-to-motivational-interviewing-2/ LOCATION:Memorial Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270218T143000 DTSTAMP:20261104T214407Z CREATED:20261104T214207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T214407Z UID:10001055-1802955600-1802961000@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Data Literacy and Responsible Use Training DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about how to navigate\, access\, and use data responsibly as academic advising\, career services\, and learning support professionals? Join us for Data Literacy and Responsible Use Training\, a fun\, interactive workshop designed to build your confidence in working with data. \nThrough this workshop you will: \n\nDevelop a foundation in data literacy\nDiscover data support and resources available across campus\nPractice applying key concepts through group case studies\n\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\, February 18\, 2027 from 1:00 to 2:30 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 February 16\n\n\nPlease note that 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-7/ LOCATION:Union South\, 1308 W Dayton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270222T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270222T150000 DTSTAMP:20261104T221457Z CREATED:20261104T221457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T221457Z UID:10001056-1803303000-1803308400@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Career Services Network Community of Practice Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Career Services Network Community of Practice (CoP) brings together career services colleagues to engage in meaningful discussions around current topics\, shared challenges\, collaboration opportunities\, and promising practices in our career services field. \n🌟 Topics for this meeting: TBD \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. \n\nWhen: Monday\, February 22\, 2026 from 1:30 to 3:00 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-9/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270225T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270225T100000 DTSTAMP:20261104T222438Z CREATED:20261104T222310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T222438Z UID:10001057-1803544200-1803549600@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Helping Skills & Practice: February Workshop DESCRIPTION:Supporting students effectively requires a strong foundation. Helping Skills and Practice Workshops offer development opportunities for staff in advising\, career services\, and learning support to strengthen core helping skills and explore theories and practices that inform 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. \n🌟 This month’s session will focus on brave conversations and our comfort levels in addressing underlying issues with students. Our guest speaker on this topic will be Rachel Jones.  \nInterested in future workshops? View the full Helping Skills and Practice Workshop schedule and register for additional sessions. \nPlease reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu with any questions! \n\nWhen: Thursday\, February 25\, 2027 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.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 February 23\n\n\nPlease note that 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-practice-february-workshop/ LOCATION:Union South\, 1308 W Dayton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270309T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270309T160000 DTSTAMP:20261104T223849Z CREATED:20261104T223849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T223849Z UID:10001059-1804602600-1804608000@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Advising Data Community of Practice Meeting DESCRIPTION:The OACS Advising Data Community of Practice (CoP) brings together UW-Madison advisors and student support professionals who are interested in finding\, accessing\, managing\, interpreting\, and applying data to support advising work. This CoP is open to any advisor or student support professional who hears the word “data” and is interested in getting involved or learning more. No prior knowledge or experience with data is required! \nTo register for this meeting\, please join the Advising Data Community of Practice by visiting the CoP webpage and filling out the interest survey. Once you have become a member\, you are eligible to register for individual CoP meetings. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, March 9\, 2027 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. \nWho: Advising Data Community of Practice members \n\n\n\nPlease note that the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. You must join the CoP to register for individual meetings. URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/advising-data-community-of-practice-meeting-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270310T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270310T160000 DTSTAMP:20261104T224013Z CREATED:20261104T223552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T224013Z UID:10001058-1804667400-1804694400@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Academic & Career Success Conference DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Academic & Career Success and your advising\, career services\, and learning support colleagues for the 2027 Academic & Career Success Conference. This conference experience will be centered on community connections\, knowledge sharing\, and supporting the ongoing professional development of staff members in the advising\, career services\, and learning support communities. \nMore conference information can be found on the Academic & Career Success Conference website page. \nQuestions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, March 10\, 2027 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Union South – Various Rooms \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegistration information will be available in mid-December. \n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register. URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/academic-career-success-conference-3/ LOCATION:Union South\, 1308 W Dayton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270311T111500 DTSTAMP:20261104T224229Z CREATED:20261104T224229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T224229Z UID:10001060-1804759200-1804763700@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Career Courses & Curriculum Community of Practice Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Career Courses and Curriculum Community of Practice (CoP) brings together staff who teach career courses or develop career-related curriculum to share insights\, challenges\, and opportunities. Meetings will be highly discussion-based. The goal is to create an open\, collaborative space where everyone can share\, learn\, and connect. \n🌟 Monthly Meeting Topic: TBD \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\, March 11\, 2027 from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom  Join Here \nWho: Career Courses and Curriculum Community of Practice members \n\nTo join this meeting\, click the virtual link above at the meeting date and time. No need to register for this specific meeting. We encourage you to join the Career Courses & Curriculum Community of Practice if you are interested in attending this meeting. URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/career-courses-curriculum-community-of-practice-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR