Events, Involvement, and News

Things to Keep in Mind

Latinx Heritage Month Begins

This year, the words Amor y Salud frame the campus events celebrating Latinx Heritage Month. Find a complete listing of programs online.

MBLGTACC: From Protest and Beyond Pride

Edgewood College and UW-Madison wil host the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference (MBLGTACC), America’s largest and oldest continuously-running conference for queer and trans+ college students. Registration is open; sign up here to request a free ticket for current undergraduate and graduate students.

Volunteer with LGBT Books to Prisoners

LGBT Books to Prisoners is a volunteer-run organizations that sends books and educational materials to LGBTQ people who are incarcerated in the United States. Volunteers gather and package based on requests. Find more information about how to get involved on their website.

Add/Swap/Drop Dates

Friday, September 17 is the last day to add/swap a fall course. Friday is also the last day for a 100% tuition adjustment.

Open Seat

Open Seat offers food pick-up sites at Union South, Eagle Heights, and East Campus Mall. Contact openseat@asm.wisc.edu with questions.

OFSA Emergency Funds

The Office of Student Financial Aid continues to support students with emergency funds during the pandemic. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need help.

Student Spotlights

Public Service Fair

Connect with Wisconsin-based non-profit organizations to learn about volunteer, internship, and job opportunities.

Student Org Fair

The virtual version of the campus Student Org Fair is Thursday, September 23 from 6 - 8 pm. This is a great time to get involved.

Internships/Jobs

Victory Congressional Internship

Every semester, the Victory Congressional Internship brings LGBTQ+ students to D.C. to develop strong leadership skills. Interns work with a LGBTQ+ friendly member of congress and learn about the legislative process. Applications for spring 2022 are due September 26.

Work with City Year

City Year helps students and schools succeed. City Year partners with schools in 29 communities across the U.S. where staff teams provide research-based student, classroom and school-wide supports. City Year is hiring recent graduates to serve in full–time positions starting in late summer. Interested candidates can start an application here but are strongly urged to contact a recruiter.

Social Justice Hub

The Social Justice Hub is located in Union South. You can start your own issue-based action team, join a group already in progress, attend a workshop, and be a peer facilitator. This is a space where you can get involved in social justice work on campus.

GSCC is Hiring

The Gender and Sexuality Campus Center is hiring student staff. Student staff work in various areas, including event planning, guiding programs in response to student need, and managing the office space. Pay is $11/hour and applications will be rolling. Find details on the GSCC website.

Intern with Governor Evers

The Office of Governor Evers frequently hires interns to work in Madison and Milwaukee. There is space to work in many areas, including: operations, policy, constituent services, communications, legislative affairs, etc.. Find more information and fill out the application (resume, cover letter, writing sample) from their website.

Campus Programs

IIP

Are you interested in working abroad? Consider the International Internship Program (IIP). Find opportunities in gender and the arts, communications, education, and health. Start looking for 2020 - 2021 opportunities.

WI in Washington

Intern with a federal agency, a NGO, or a DC non-profit through the WI in Washington Program.

WI AHEC

WI Express (1 week immersion) and CHIP (8 weeks paid) are great introductions to community health in WI communities. There are multiple WI Express sessions throughout 2020.