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How to Write SMART Goals That Actually Work
Due to a large number of responsibilities, it’s common for students to fall short of their goals. The SMART framework provides a structure that helps break big ideas into specific, realistic steps with a clear …
A 5-step guide to creating your own positive affirmations
Positive affirmations are short, powerful statements that help reframe your thoughts and support a healthier mindset, especially during stressful times like exams, transitions, or tough days. They may feel awkward at first, but over time, …
UHS successfully reaccredited for three years
University Health Services received a full three-year reaccreditation as an ambulatory health care center by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Pause and reflect: It’s graduation season
As graduating seniors prepare to cross the stage this spring, the mood on campus is one of pride and reflection. While academic achievements are traditionally at the forefront of commencement, many students say their proudest …
Disrupting the Narrative and Reinforcing Positive Norms Around Alcohol
We all play a role in creating an inclusive, healthy, and supportive campus environment. This includes the ways in which our words and actions contribute to harmful norms around alcohol on campus. Here are a …
Safe medication disposal—for the environment and our community
Earth Week is coming up, which means you may be thinking of ways you can take small steps to reduce your personal impact on the environment. One significant action you can take is cleaning out …
April is sexual assault awareness month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As many as 1 in 3 women and nearly 1 in 6 men experience sexual assault before graduation, with higher rates among marginalized groups. Keeping our community safe is …
Measles cases are on the rise
Measles is highly preventable with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. With spring break just around the corner, it’s important to prepare for any upcoming travel and take the proper steps to protect your health and the health of others.
Expanded campus access to Narcan and fentanyl test strips
Expanded campus access to Narcan and fentanyl test strips The University of Wisconsin–Madison provides free access to Narcan, a brand of naloxone nasal spray, to UW–Madison students, faculty and staff, and visitors. This lifesaving medicine …
Feeling SAD? Don’t feel bad. Beat the winter blues!
If you’ve ever felt sluggish, unmotivated, or just “off” during the winter months, you’re not alone. The shift in seasons may bring the “winter blues” or a more significant seasonal shift in mood known as …