Student Engagement & Connection
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Student Engagement & Connection helps students cultivate a sense of belonging and connectedness as soon as they join our campus community. Through inclusive campus programming, first-year initiatives, leadership programs, student organizations, and university traditions we support student development, innovation, and engagement. We strive to enhance the overall educational experience! |
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & CONNECTION
UPCOMING EVENTS!
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The First Year Experience Program at UW-Parkside creates a welcoming community for your transition to college by providing initiatives and programs related to personal and academic growth, creating meaningful connections with others, building campus traditions, and navigating campus resources.
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Student Activities at UW-Parkside offer a way for students to connect and enjoy learning outside of the classroom. Student Activities allow students to reinforce lessons learned in the classroom, make memories, and create relationships. At UW-Parkside, you are always able to find an activity that suits your interest!
![Student Orgs](/images/WEB-squares-650x650-preview3.png)
Joining a student organization gives you the opportunity to get connected to campus life and make lifelong friends. We have over 40 organizations to nurture your interests.
![Leadership & Skill Development](/images/WEB-squares-650x650-preview4.png)
The Parkside Leadership & Professional Development Series will allow you to learn about personal leadership topics through fun and interactive workshops and presentations.
Benefits:
- Develop skills to assume leadership roles on- and off-campus and in your career.
- Become an advocate for positive change in your community.
- Acquire effective communication, team building, creative, and problem-solving skills.