Category Archives: messages from the dean
Message Regarding Mifflin, 2012
This message was sent to students on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Students, By now, I’m sure you’ve probably heard my feelings about May 5th Mifflin Street block party. Or seen the autotune or dubstep remixes. My video debut wasn’t elegant, but I want you to know that I’ve spent the past week listening to [...]
A Message from Dean Berquam Regarding Mandatory Reporting of Crime
Dear members of the UW-Madison community, By now, I’m sure that you are all familiar with the disturbing allegations regarding sexual assault that have arisen at other campuses across the country. While those incidents will be played out in the media and the judicial system, we as educators and students need to discuss how we [...]
UHS information about heroin and other opioid drugs
UHS assembled information regarding heroin and other opioid drugs, which can be found here.
Halloween Message from the Division of Student Life
With Halloween approaching, I would like to take the opportunity to remind you to take your safety seriously. Though Halloween weekend can be a fun experience, the particularities of the holiday make individual safety an even more prevalent concern than on many other occasions. Engaging in excessive drinking, in combination with costumes and a general [...]
Archived message: Please Attend Urgent Meeting Tonight in the Red Gym
Sept 12, 2011 Dear Students, This afternoon a troubling communication was brought to my attention that involves a threat to our diversity efforts. I invite you to an urgent meeting this evening at 8:00 in the MSC Lounge in the Red Gym to discuss this matter. While last minute, I urge you to participate so [...]
A Message About Alcohol
Dear Students, As you begin a new school year, you’ll notice that life on the UW-Madison campus exists beyond the classroom. Our campus boasts a vibrant social scene, rife with different ways to have fun with your friends. These opportunities are not free of hazards. Many students find that college is the first time [...]
Faculty Resource Message
Dear colleague, Whether you are a faculty member, academic staff member or teaching assistant, we all share a bond as Badgers because we are part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison community. Maintaining the safety of that community is everyone’s responsibility. In your interactions with students, you may directly encounter troubled or disruptive students in your [...]
Welcome Back Message from Lori Berquam
September 2, 2011 Dear Students, Welcome back! The beginning of the year is an ideal time to reflect on your decision to come to the UW – to think about why you’re here, what you hope to learn, and the best way to achieve that. With those goals in mind, I’d like to give [...]
Langdon Street Incident: Statement by Lori Berquam, Dean of Students and Damon Williams, Vice Provost for Diversity
“The incident that occurred on Langdon Street on June 09, 2011 — a Spider-Man doll being hung by its neck — is a reminder of the importance of considering both intention and impact in any given situation. While we have been told by the students involved that this act was the result of poor judgment, rather [...]
