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SUMMARY:Spring Celebration & Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues and the Office of Academic & Career Success for the Spring Celebration & Awards Ceremony honoring the incredible work of our Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support communities! \nThis event is a chance to come together\, share in the joy of achievement\, and recognize the outstanding contributions that make our campus thrive. We’ll applaud this year’s award recipients\, enjoy a meal together\, and connect with friends and peers in a warm\, celebratory atmosphere. \nQuestions? Please reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Monday\, May 11\, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. \nWhere: Varsity Hall in Union South \nWho: Academic Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \n Registration for this event has reached capacity. Please email info.oacs@wisc.edu to be added to the waitlist. \n\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/spring-celebration-awards-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Union South\, 1308 W Dayton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
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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\, May 13\, 2026 from 9:00 to 10:00 am \nWhere:Morgridge Hall\, Room 5631 \nWho: Community of Practice Members \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-8/
LOCATION:Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706
CATEGORIES:For Supervisors
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SUMMARY:SOAR 101
DESCRIPTION:Are you gearing up for your first summer of advising at Student Orientation\, Advising & Registration (SOAR)?  \nJoin us for SOAR 101\, a dynamic workshop designed to set you up for success! Through interactive presentations and activities\, you’ll gain a clear understanding of SOAR’s structure\, purpose\, and impact. Plus\, you’ll have the chance to connect with experienced SOAR advisors\, ask questions\, and gather tips to make the summer at SOAR smooth and rewarding. \nAnd to start the day off right\, breakfast will be served—so come hungry and ready to get started. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn\, network\, and feel confident heading into SOAR.  \nQuestions? Contact us at info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. \nWhere: Union South (check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: New SOAR Advisors \nRegister Here by April 29\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/soar-101/
LOCATION:Union South\, 1308 W Dayton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:SOAR
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SUMMARY:SOAR Advising Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Let’s kick off the SOAR season together! \nGet prepared for the upcoming summer at the SOAR Advising Kickoff—your chance to connect with advising colleagues from across campus and gear up for the SOAR season ahead. \nThis energizing event will provide the latest updates on everything SOAR: advising programming\, student experience\, technology tools\, admissions\, logistics\, and more. Through interactive presentations and activities\, you’ll leave feeling informed\, prepared\, and inspired for a successful summer. \nPlus\, lunch will be served—come hungry and ready to kick off this year’s SOAR! \nQuestions? Please reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, May 14\, 2026 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. (lunch will be provided) \nWhere: Tripp Commons in Memorial Union \nWho: SOAR Advising Staff Members \nRegister Here by April 30 \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/soar-advising-kickoff/
LOCATION:Tripp Commons\, 800 Langdon St.\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:SOAR
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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: Thursday\, May 21\, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nWhere: Memorial Union (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by May 19\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-may-26/
LOCATION:Memorial Union
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SUMMARY:New Staff Social: Field Trip to Henry Vilas Zoo 🐅
DESCRIPTION:New and new‑ish staff in advising\, learning support\, and career services are invited to join the OACS New Staff Ambassadors for a mini adventure to the Henry Vilas Zoo! Take a break from the office\, enjoy the fresh air\, meet some fascinating animals\, and connect with colleagues along the way. \nWe’ll meet at 2:30 p.m. at Union South and walk to the zoo together. \nRain plan: If the forecast has other ideas\, we’ll pivot indoors to the Geology Museum for an equally fun and social experience. \nQuestions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, May 21\, 2026 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. \nWhere: Meet at Union South\, walk to Henry Vilas Zoo \nWho: New and New-ish Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here by May 19\n\n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/new-staff-social-field-trip-to-henry-vilas-zoo/
LOCATION:Henry Vilas Zoo\, 702 S Randall Ave\, Madison\, WI
CATEGORIES:For New Staff
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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. Meetings will be highly discussion-based. The goal is to create an open\, collaborative space where everyone can share\, learn\, and connect. \n🌟 May Meeting: Explore the new DesignPLUS Canvas tool \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: Friday\, May 22\, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 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-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Career Services Professionals
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