BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Office of Academic & Career Success - ECPv6.15.20//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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 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:20260415T041544 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 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:20250923T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 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\nđŸ›ïž The history and current structure of UW–Madison\n📈 Key insights into student enrollment\, retention\, and career outcomes\nđŸ‘„ The mission\, structure\, and amazing staff of OACS\n🎯 Exciting training and professional development opportunities\nđŸ€ How you can get involved and make your voice heard in our community\nđŸ§© 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T154500 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T153000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20250505T203607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T174403Z UID:10000915-1753363800-1753371000@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\, July 24\, 2025 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. \nWhere: Memorial Union (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: All Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister Here\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-2/ LOCATION:Memorial Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T144500 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20250505T185640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T205026Z UID:10000912-1752672600-1752677100@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: Wednesday\, July 16\, 2025 from 1:30 to 2:45 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 the link above to register. URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/data-literacy-and-responsible-use-training-2/ LOCATION:Memorial Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20250505T201941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T174306Z UID:10000914-1750687200-1750694400@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: Monday\, June 23\, 2025 from 2:oo to 4:00 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/ LOCATION:Memorial Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T154500 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20250505T185141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T205131Z UID:10000911-1749738600-1749743100@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\, June 12\, 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 the link above to register. URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/data-literacy-and-responsible-use-training/ LOCATION:Memorial Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20240821T201040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T205225Z UID:10000847-1749459600-1749465000@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Helping Skills and Practice Session 8 DESCRIPTION:Helping Skills and Practice is a workshop-style event series intended for new and new-ish advising\, career services\, and learning support staff members. These workshops will focus on practicing core skills and understanding a variety of theories that impact and guide our work with students. A specific meeting topic will be shared closer to each session date! \n\nWhen: Monday\, June 9\, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 am \nWhere: Memorial Union (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: New and New-ish Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Staff 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/helping-skills-and-practice-session-8/ LOCATION:Memorial Union CATEGORIES:For New Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20241017T145553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T152229Z UID:10000872-1747989000-1748001600@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing Training DESCRIPTION:Motivational Interviewing Training is an interactive workshop that will provide opportunities to explore the theory and practice behind the concept of Motivational Interviewing (MI).  \nThe concept of Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative\, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change. MI is practiced with an underlying spirit (or way of being with people) and a set of core skills\, and in this session participants will engage in experiential exercises meant to build this spirit and the core skills of MI. As a group\, we will consider ways to apply MI to work with students and practice these skills in pairs and small groups. \nWhen: Friday\, May 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: 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/motivational-interviewing-8/ LOCATION:Memorial Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20250410T152749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T153055Z UID:10000908-1746716400-1746723600@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Advising Community Year-End Celebration! DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Academic & Career Success and your fellow advising community members for an end-of-year celebration at the Memorial Union Terrace. \nThis informal gathering is a chance for advisors from across campus to get together\, enjoy some appetizers\, and chat about the past year and what comes next. We invite you to come and go as needed throughout the event time. We hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, May 8 2025 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. \nWhere: Memorial Union Terrace \nWho: Advising Community Members \nRegister Here \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/advising-year-end-celebration/ LOCATION:Memorial Union CATEGORIES:For Advisors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T100000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20240821T173225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T173406Z UID:10000842-1746694800-1746698400@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Supervisor 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. Topics vary by month and are shared closer to the date of each gathering with the community members. Participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible. \nWhen: Thursday\, May 8\, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00 am \nWhere: Memorial Union (please see “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: Supervisor Community of Practice Members \nInterested in joining the Supervisor’s Community of Practice and attending this event? Please contact Emily Dickmann. \n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/supervisor-community-of-practice-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Memorial Union CATEGORIES:For Supervisors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T144500 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20240822T191631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T160649Z UID:10000855-1746538200-1746542700@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Campus Resources and Referrals: Center for Leadership & Involvement DESCRIPTION:Campus Resources & Referrals is an event series focused on holistic student support and well-being for new and new-ish advising\, career services\, and learning support community members. \nParticipants will engage in community building and professional development by connecting with key UW-Madison resources and offices\, learning when and how to refer students across campus. Each monthly session will include a facilitator from offices such as the Office of Student Assistance and Support\, University Health Services\, McBurney Disability Resource Center\, and more. The specific resource/office facilitator will be shared closer to each session date. \nQuestions? Contact Kim Mueller at kim.mueller@wisc.edu. \n\nMeeting Topic: Center for Leadership & Involvement \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 6 from 1:30 to 2:45 pm \nWhere: Memorial Union (Please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: New and New-ish 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/campus-resources-and-referrals-session-7/ LOCATION:Memorial Union CATEGORIES:For New Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T100000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20240821T173140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T173349Z UID:10000841-1744707600-1744711200@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Supervisor 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. Topics vary by month and are shared closer to the date of each gathering with the community members. Participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible. \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 15\, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00 am \nWhere: Memorial Union (please see “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: Supervisor Community of Practice Members \nInterested in joining the Supervisor’s Community of Practice and attending this event? Please contact Emily Dickmann. \n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/supervisor-community-of-practice-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Memorial Union CATEGORIES:For Supervisors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20240821T200510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T215833Z UID:10000846-1744362000-1744367400@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Helping Skills and Practice Session 7 DESCRIPTION:Helping Skills and Practice is a workshop-style event series intended for new and new-ish advising\, career services\, and learning support staff members. These workshops will focus on practicing core skills and understanding a variety of theories that impact and guide our work with students. A specific meeting topic will be shared closer to each session date! \n\nWhen: Friday\, April 11\, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 am \nWhere: Memorial Union (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: New and New-ish Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Staff Members \nRegister Here! \nPlease Note: When you register for this event\, you will be registered for the entire series and will receive reminders prior to each session. This does not mean that you must attend each event after registering for the series. Please attend those that work with your schedule. You are welcome to register at any time (space allowing) even if you missed earlier sessions. \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/helping-skills-and-practice-session-7/ LOCATION:Memorial Union CATEGORIES:For New Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T144500 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20240822T191601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T173632Z UID:10000854-1743514200-1743518700@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Campus Resources and Referrals: Rec Well DESCRIPTION:Campus Resources & Referrals is an event series focused on holistic student support and well-being for new and new-ish advising\, career services\, and learning support community members. Participants will engage in community building and professional development by connecting with key UW-Madison resources and offices\, learning when and how to refer students across campus. Each monthly session will include a facilitator from offices such as the Office of Student Assistance and Support\, University Health Services\, McBurney Disability Resource Center\, and more.  \nCampus Resources and Referrals is designed as a series and we encourage you to participate in as many sessions as possible. When you fill out the registration form below\, you will receive information and reminders for all sessions of Campus Resources & Referrals. This does not mean that you must attend each event after registering for the series. Please attend those that work with your schedule. You are welcome to sign up at any point even if you’ve missed previous sessions! \nQuestions? Contact Kim Mueller at kim.mueller@wisc.edu. \n\nApril Session Focus: University Recreation & Wellbeing (Rec Well) \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 1\, 2025 from 1:30 to 2:45 pm \nWhere: Memorial Union (Please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: New and New-ish 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/campus-resources-and-referrals-session-6/ LOCATION:Memorial Union CATEGORIES:For New Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20240821T200435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T191518Z UID:10000845-1741942800-1741948200@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Helping Skills and Practice Session 6 DESCRIPTION:Helping Skills and Practice is a workshop-style event series intended for new and new-ish advising\, career services\, and learning support staff members. These workshops will focus on practicing core skills and understanding a variety of theories that impact and guide our work with students. A specific meeting topic will be shared closer to each session date! \n\nWhen: Friday\, March 14\, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 am \nWhere: Memorial Union (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: New and New-ish Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Staff Members \nREGISTER HERE!\nPlease Note: When you register for this event\, you will be registered for the entire series and will receive reminders prior to each session. This does not mean that you must attend each event after registering for the series. Please attend those that work with your schedule. You are welcome to register at any time (space allowing) even if you missed earlier sessions. \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/helping-skills-and-practice-session-6/ LOCATION:Memorial Union CATEGORIES:For New Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T163000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20240903T203749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T164739Z UID:10000857-1741768200-1741797000@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Academic & Career Success Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, March 12 for the 2025 Academic & Career Success Conference! \nThe Office of Academic & Career Success is excited to bring back the Academic & Career Success Conference! We hope you will join your advising\, career services\, and learning support colleagues for a conference experience that is centered on community connections and knowledge sharing. You can learn more about the conference here\, and details will continue to be shared on the website and through email. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, March 12\, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \nWhere: Memorial Union and Gordon Dining & Events Center \nWho: Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Community Members \nRegister to attend the 2025 Conference\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/academic-career-success-conference/ LOCATION:Memorial Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T100000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20240821T173103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T173324Z UID:10000840-1741251600-1741255200@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Supervisor 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. Topics vary by month and are shared closer to the date of each gathering with the community members. Participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible. \nWhen: Thursday\, March 6\, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00 am \nWhere: Memorial Union (please see “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: Supervisor Community of Practice Members \nInterested in joining the Supervisor’s Community of Practice and attending this event? Please contact Emily Dickmann. \n\nPlease note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. URL:https://oacs.wisc.edu/event/supervisor-community-of-practice-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Memorial Union CATEGORIES:For Supervisors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T144500 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20240822T191531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T230829Z UID:10000853-1741095000-1741099500@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Campus Resources and Referrals Session: Office of Student Financial Aid DESCRIPTION:Campus Resources & Referrals is an event series focused on holistic student support and well-being for new and new-ish advising\, career services\, and learning support community members. Participants will engage in community building and professional development by connecting with key UW-Madison resources and offices\, learning when and how to refer students across campus. Each monthly session will include a facilitator from offices such as the Office of Student Assistance and Support\, University Health Services\, McBurney Disability Resource Center\, and more.  \nCampus Resources and Referrals is designed as a series and we encourage you to participate in as many sessions as possible. When you fill out the registration form below\, you will receive information and reminders for all sessions of Campus Resources & Referrals. This does not mean that you must attend each event after registering for the series. Please attend those that work with your schedule. You are welcome to sign up at any point even if you’ve missed previous sessions! \nQuestions? Contact Kim Mueller at kim.mueller@wisc.edu. \n\nMarch Session Focus: Office of Student Financial Aid \nWhen: Tuesday\, March 4 from 1:30 to 2:45 pm \nWhere: Memorial Union (Please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: New and New-ish 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/campus-resources-and-referrals-session-5/ LOCATION:Memorial Union CATEGORIES:For New Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20240821T200411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T191156Z UID:10000844-1739523600-1739529000@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Helping Skills and Practice Session 5 DESCRIPTION:Helping Skills and Practice is a workshop-style event series intended for new and new-ish advising\, career services\, and learning support staff members. These workshops will focus on practicing core skills and understanding a variety of theories that impact and guide our work with students. A specific meeting topic will be shared closer to each session date! \n\nWhen: Friday\, February 14\, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 am \nWhere: Memorial Union (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: New and New-ish Advising\, Career Services\, and Learning Support Staff Members \nREGISTER HERE!\nPlease Note: When you register for this event\, you will be registered for the entire series and will receive reminders prior to each session. This does not mean that you must attend each event after registering for the series. Please attend those that work with your schedule. You are welcome to register at any time (space allowing) even if you missed earlier sessions. \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/helping-skills-and-practice-session-5/ LOCATION:Memorial Union CATEGORIES:For New Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20241017T145422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T165913Z UID:10000871-1738744200-1738756800@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing DESCRIPTION:Motivational Interviewing is an interactive workshop and training that will provide opportunities to explore the theory and practice behind the concept of Motivational Interviewing (MI).  \nThe concept of Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative\, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change. MI is practiced with an underlying spirit (or way of being with people) and a set of core skills\, and in this session participants will engage in experiential exercises meant to build this spirit and the core skills of MI. As a group\, we will consider ways to apply MI to work with students and practice these skills in pairs and small groups. \nQuestions? Please reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, February 5\, 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: 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/motivational-interviewing-7/ LOCATION:Memorial Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20241018T185314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T205703Z UID:10000879-1738742400-1738774800@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training DESCRIPTION:Mental 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 non-judgmentally\, give reassurance to someone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge\, and refer a person to appropriate professional support and services. This course is designed to teach people how to approach\, assess\, and assist someone who may be experiencing early signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge\, worsening signs and symptoms\, or who may be experiencing a crisis. \nThis training is presented by Soumya Palreddy\, PhD\, and designed for the teaching and learning community at UW-Madison including faculty\, instructors\, advisors\, career services\, and learning support staff members. \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 5\, 2025 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm \nWhere: Memorial Union (please see “Today in the Union” for the exact room) \nWho: Faculty\, instructors\, advisors\, career services\, and learning support staff members \nREGISTER HERE!\nQuestions? Please contact Soumya at soumya.palreddy@gmail.com. \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/mental-health-first-aid-training-5/ LOCATION:Memorial Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T144500 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20240822T191449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T181926Z UID:10000852-1738675800-1738680300@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Campus Resources and Referrals Session 4 DESCRIPTION:Campus Resources & Referrals is an event series focused on holistic student support and well-being for new and new-ish advising\, career services\, and learning support community members. Participants will engage in community building and professional development by connecting with key UW-Madison resources and offices\, learning when and how to refer students across campus. Each monthly session will include a facilitator from offices such as the Office of Student Assistance and Support\, University Health Services\, McBurney Disability Resource Center\, and more.  \nCampus Resources and Referrals is designed as a series and we encourage you to participate in as many sessions as possible. When you fill out the registration form below\, you will receive information and reminders for all sessions of Campus Resources & Referrals. This does not mean that you must attend each event after registering for the series. Please attend those that work with your schedule. You are welcome to sign up at any point even if you’ve missed previous sessions! \nQuestions? Contact Kim Mueller at kim.mueller@wisc.edu. \n\nFebruary Session Focus: International Student Services \nWhen: Tuesday\, February 4\, 2025 from 1:30 to 2:45 pm \nWhere: Memorial Union (Please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room) \nWho: New and New-ish 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/campus-resources-and-referrals-session-4/ LOCATION:Memorial Union CATEGORIES:For New Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20241018T185226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T185226Z UID:10000878-1736928000-1736960400@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training DESCRIPTION:Mental 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 non-judgmentally\, give reassurance to someone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge\, and refer a person to appropriate professional support and services. This course is designed to teach people how to approach\, assess\, and assist someone who may be experiencing early signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge\, worsening signs and symptoms\, or who may be experiencing a crisis. \nThis training is presented by Soumya Palreddy\, PhD\, and designed for the teaching and learning community at UW-Madison including faculty\, instructors\, advisors\, career services\, and learning support staff members. \nWhen: Wednesday\, January 15\, 2025 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm \nWhere: Memorial Union (please see “Today in the Union” for the exact room) \nWho: Faculty\, instructors\, advisors\, career services\, and learning support staff members \nREGISTER HERE!\nQuestions? Please contact Soumya at soumya.palreddy@gmail.com. \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/mental-health-first-aid-training-4/ LOCATION:Memorial Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T041544 CREATED:20241018T185122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T185153Z UID:10000877-1736841600-1736874000@oacs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training DESCRIPTION:Mental 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 non-judgmentally\, give reassurance to someone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge\, and refer a person to appropriate professional support and services. This course is designed to teach people how to approach\, assess\, and assist someone who may be experiencing early signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge\, worsening signs and symptoms\, or who may be experiencing a crisis. \nThis training is presented by Soumya Palreddy\, PhD\, and designed for the teaching and learning community at UW-Madison including faculty\, instructors\, advisors\, career services\, and learning support staff members. \nWhen: Tuesday\, January 14\, 2025 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm \nWhere: Memorial Union (please see “Today in the Union” for the exact room) \nWho: Faculty\, instructors\, advisors\, career services\, and learning support staff members \nREGISTER HERE!\nQuestions? Please contact Soumya at soumya.palreddy@gmail.com. \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/mental-health-first-aid-training-3/ LOCATION:Memorial Union END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR