The Center for Community and Well-Being is honored to work closely with communities to network, build community, and share resources. Below, you will find a list of active groups in the School of Education. If you have any questions or would like to discuss creating a new community space, please email CCWB@education.wisc.edu.
LGBTQ+ Community Group
The School of Education’s LGBTQ+ community group is open to all students, staff, and faculty in the School of Education who are interested in connecting with members of the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ community group provides peer engagement, advice, and support as well as space for understanding and addressing important issues and concerns.
Questions? Email Jason at jason.roth@wisc.edu.
Community Kickback
Relax and enjoy food, games, and music with friends in the School of Education! The Center for Community and Well-Being and Education Student Services invite all School of Education undergraduate students to take a break, drop in, and kickback with their peers.
Questions? Email Maame at maame.adomako@wisc.edu.
When and where: Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Room 159, Education Building
Dates and themes:
- Oct. 27th: Sweater Weather Kickback – Wear your favorite fall sweater to the kickback. Click here to RSVP.
- Nov. 17th: Kickback with Dogs on Call – Come destress with dogs. Click here to RSVP. This event will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 267, Teacher Education.
- Feb. 9th: Throwback Kickback – Vibes is 90s retro music, come dressed for the 90s. Click here to RSVP.
- April 27th: Spring Kickback – Spring vibes. Click here to RSVP.
SoE Buddy Program
The SoE Buddy Program was launched in fall 2023 to welcome incoming first-year and transfer students into the School of Education (SoE) by pairing them with upper-class students based on their shared major and interests. The SoE Buddy Program occurs annually in the fall to give incoming students more guidance and mentorship during their first semester at UW–Madison while also fostering student engagement and community within the School of Education. The program offers tailored programming for its participants, along with perks and incentives to encourage attendance at events hosted by other units in the School of Education. SoE Buddies are invited to all events hosted by the School of Education.
How to join: The application for the 2026 to 2027 academic year will open in spring 2026.
SoE Buddy events and activities:
- Jan. 23th: SoE Buddy January Welcome Back. This event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. in Room 159, Education Building.