Business analysts, product owners, and other professionals connected on June 23 to enjoy food, refreshments, and interesting discussions at a free networking event at Erin’s Snug Irish Pub in Madison. Attendees included professionals representing state government, higher education, medical software, insurance, healthcare, and more. Some topics discussed ranged from generative AI, agile methodology, project management …
What do Siracha, Death Valley, and the Student Employment Summer Summit have in common? Usually nothing. But thanks to the broken cooling pipe they all found themselves in the same conversation on June 29th at the Pyle Center. Despite the unexpected heat, 124 attendees kept their cool and stayed focused on the real reason they …
DEM Shared Services has launched a purchasing request form to make it easier to submit requests for conference registrations, event food, office supplies, swag, and other common purchases. The form walks you through the required steps and documentation by category, so we can fulfill your request without the back-and-forth. Before you submit a request, please make sure: …
In collaboration with Rec Well and University Housing, the Student Employment team in the Office of Student Financial Aid will host the annual Student Employee Forum on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Gordon Dining and Event Center. This free, in‑person event invites all UW–Madison students, whether currently employed on campus or exploring job opportunities, …
The Student Employment team in the Office of Student Financial Aid is excited to announce the launch of the Student Supervisor Certificate, created with support from the Office of Human Resources. Addressing a long sought-after need, the certificate program is designed to enhance and uplift the work of staff who supervise student employees across campus. This …
Lo Klink was featured as the keynote speaker kicking off the annual Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators (MASEA) conference in St. Paul, Minnesota June 4-6, 2025. Her speech was entitled, “Fostering Inclusivity Through a Culture of Care,” and provided key strategies in examining the important intersections of authenticity, identity, and collaboration in the workplace. …
The Wisconsin Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (WASFAA) hosted its annual conference March 26–28 at the beautiful Oneida Casino & Hotel in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This gathering brought together financial aid professionals dedicated to advancing financial aid administration in Wisconsin. With the theme “Channeling Your Current,” the event inspired attendees to navigate challenges and …
ACPA – College Student Educators International – hosted their annual convention in Long Beach, CA this February. UW–Madison had a strong presence, especially within DEM. MollyJo Bautch, Jorge Zuniga, Kari Temkin, Kristina Rittel, Stevi Parmentier, Bonniejean Zitske, and Kasie Strahl ventured to the west coast for learning, community, and beautiful sunsets. Key takeaways from the …
The Student Engagement team in OSFA hosted a successful Student Employee Diversity Forum on November 15 in the Gordon Dining & Event Center. Over 100 student employees—representing a kaleidoscope of offices, roles, and experiences across campus—gathered to engage in meaningful discussion about diversity, identity, equity, and inclusion. The event opened with a captivating keynote from …
The OSFA Student Engagement Team recently put the spotlight on UW–Madison’s innovative student employment approach at the 2024 National Student Employment Association (NSEA) Annual Conference. Held from November 6-8 in Indianapolis, IN, this conference brought together professionals from career services, human resources, financial aid, and stand-alone student employment offices—all with a shared passion for empowering …