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Aa Dekhen Zara Entertainment
Aa Dekhen Zara (ADZ) is an annual South Asian Dance competition hosted by the students of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We host 8 talented Bollywood-Fusion dance teams from across the nation who compete for first, second, and third place. Our organization consists of an executive board, as well as liaisons and event managers that work hard to run an amazing show. Since its establishment in 2011, ADZ has brought the Madison community a show that displays music and dance in a competitive setting while also giving the people of Madison a taste of South Asian culture.
Adventure Learning Programs (ALPs)
ALPs challenges people through adventure-based team building workshops using group games, initiatives, high and low ropes courses, and other challenges to learn more about themselves and one another. ALPs recognizes diversity and unity in all groups and facilitates dialogue toward understanding these qualities based on common human values. Through ground, roving, high and low ropes workshops, ALPs seeks to help all UW student groups become more effective, productive and unified through shared experiences. ALPs works to create a strong sense of community among all members of the UW-Madison area.
ALPs is a student organization as well as a job. To join our organization, you must be hired as a facilitator. We hire at the beginning of each Fall and Spring semester. Contact us at alps@studentaffairs.wisc.edu if you are interested in joining our talented group of facilitators.
Alpha Chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma
Alpha Chi Sigma is a co-ed professional chemistry fraternity founded at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1902. Alpha Chi Sigma is a national organization with chapters across the country and has numerous faculty members on campus in the Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biochemistry departments. Alpha Chi Sigma strives for the advancement of chemistry both as a science and as a profession, provides a free chemistry tutoring program for students, and participates in science and non-academic outreach events. We focus on academic and professional development but also on forming lifelong friendships. We have members majoring in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Neuroscience, Microbiology, Animal Science, Botany, Food Science, Psychology, and more!
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. - Alpha Phi Chapter
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. is a co-ed Latine, social Fraternity that exists to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. believes in the concept of Familia to create a support network for our members while creating the real-world experience of working with Men, Women, and other self-identifying individuals.
Association of Computing Machinery-Women
We are the student chapter of Association of Computing Machinery (ACM)-W, ACM’s Women in Computing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We provide social, educational and outreach activities for women in the Computer Sciences department and women with an interest in computer science for undergraduates, graduates, and alumni.
Examples of some of the events we hold include tech talks, networking events, workshops, mentoring events, a speaker series, biweekly lunches, and other social events. We also partner with the Department of Computer Sciences for members to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing.
Badger Supports
Badger Supports empowers Badgers to support one another at UW-Madison through peer-facilitated groups, bi-weekly craft-nights, and educational workshops, as well as several initiatives like solidarity ribbons and Navigating Off-Campus Housing.
Badger Supports brings fellow Badgers together from across campus for peer led groups focused on common stressors such as academics, relationships, money, and transitions.
Participants support one another by sharing coping strategies, problem solving options, and campus resources, while building confidence to make decisions, self advocate, and ask for help when needed.
Peer facilitators complete Badger Supports peer to peer training, developed by our team and informed by University Health Services guidance, to help groups stay respectful, welcoming, and safe.
Bellydancing UW
Belly Dancing UW was founded in the Spring of 2000 by Kerridwen Mangala and Leena in order to practice the choreographies and technique of their instructor, Mona N’wal. They were soon joined by Radhika, Amy, Yayuk, Courtney, Sabrina, and many other members, who helped create the organization as it stands today.
Belly Dancing UW provides instruction for beginning, intermediate, and advanced dancers. Each semester, our organization welcomes 20-30 regular attendees in the beginners’ class, where an experienced club member covers basic technique, which is synthesized into a choreography. Intermediate classes build on this foundation with a greater focus on complete dance pieces, many of which are performed by the club at events on campus and around Madison.
We teach bellydance and educate others on the complexity and culture of Egyptian middle eastern dance. We teach all people big, small, old, young, no matter your gender or how good of a dancer you are, we are open to everyone.
There is no clothing or performance requirement for this club. That being said, there are multiple performance opportunities including a Spring Show organized by club members each spring. Those that want to get more involved are encouraged to at any skill level as the Spring Show highlights beginners, intermediate, and advanced club members.
Discussing Research on Psychoactive Substances (DROPS)
Discussing Research On Psychoactive Substances (DROPS) is a student led organization supporting the academic achievement of students to dialogue and bring awareness about psychedelic’s cultural, spiritual, philosophical, and scientific impacts. Drops is open to undergraduate students, community members, graduate students, and alumni.
Effective Altruism
We are a community of UW–Madison students unified by a common desire to do the most we can to improve the world. Our organization seeks to promote the global movement of effective altruism, using evidence and reason to assess how to benefit others as much as possible and taking action based on the findings.
Some of the cause areas we focus on include fighting extreme poverty, reducing animal suffering, and improving the long-term future.
InvestHer
InvestHer is a student organization dedicated to empowering women pursuing careers in personal finance and related fields. Our mission is to provide resources, connections, and experiences that prepare members for success in both academic and professional settings. We host workshops on exam prep, interviewing, and resumes; panels with women in finance; discussions on professional presence and corporate fashion; and events that foster networking and mentorship. InvestHer creates a supportive space where members can build confidence, gain skills, and connect with like-minded peers and industry leaders.
MannMukti
MannMukti is a storytelling platform, launched in May 2017, that enables the South Asian diaspora to normalize and discuss mental health issues. We emphasize sharing stories of South Asian mental health to create a new narrative of compassion and acceptance. By highlighting the many different forms mental illness takes within our community, we hope to reduce the collectivist pressure to sweep these issues under the rug. In our accessible and positive mental health community, we put an emphasis on social media and digital connections and also host several events. Though we are not medical professionals, we believe in sharing medically accurate information and research to raise awareness about the scientific side of mental health diagnoses and issues. Finally, we believe in the power of having a safe and inclusive environment for everyone in the South Asian Community.
Nakshatra
Nakshatra is the Premier Indian classical dance competition at University of Wisconsin-Madison, showcasing the rich traditions of Indian dance. This annual event invites eight highly skilled Indian classical dance teams from across the nation. The competition is organized by a dedicated executive board, supported by liaisons and event managers, who work tirelessly to deliver a spectacular cultural showcase. Nakshatra not only celebrates the art of Indian classical dance but also enriches the Madison community by offering a glimpse into various classical Indian dance forms.
To get involved with Nakshatra or for more updates, contact us via email at nakshatrauw@gmail.com or follow our social media channels!
Rhetoric Society of America UW-Madison Student Chapter
The RSA Student Chapter of UW-Madison provides a forum for gathering as rhetoricians and serves a variety of functions related to furthering the collaborative study and practice of rhetoric. Our goal is to build community across disciplines around our shared rhetorical concerns and provide ample opportunities to share and present ideas. Further, as a nexus of rhetorical engagement, we also seek to cultivate capacity for furthering the Wisconsin Idea; namely, to make a difference in people’s lives outside the university.
She's The First UW-Madison
She’s the First University of Wisconsin-Madison is a chapter of She’s the First, an international, non-profit organization that supports girls who will be the first in their families to graduate high school and trains students everywhere to be global citizens. Our chapter raises awareness about global issues and raises money to support the education of our scholars.
Society of Women Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit professional and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration. SWE empowers individuals to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers, computer scientists, and leaders.
Mission Statement: Stimulate individuals to achieve full potential in careers as engineers, computer scientists, and leaders, expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of inclusion, equity, and diversity.
South East Asian Student Association
The South East Asian Student Association (SEASA) is an organization that serves as a bridge between the different Southeast Asian communities on our campus, connecting students, staff, and faculty members alike. We envisioned SEASA as a platform capable of fostering a safe and inclusive space where students from diverse ethnic backgrounds within the Southeast Asian community can gather to share their experiences, strengths, and challenges. To celebrate, promote, and spread awareness of Southeast Asian cultures, heritage, and traditions. Together, we can work towards our personal growth and contribute to the improvement of our community, whether through academic pursuits or direct engagement.
Students Demand Action
Students Demand Action is a nonpartisan group working to bring the power of advocacy, research, and grassroots organizing to UW-Madison. Students Demand Action aims to educate and advocate about gun safety and against gun violence. Join us in the fight against gun violence!
The Vault: Business Behind Fashion
Welcome to The Vault, UW-Madison’s premier fashion and business organization exploring the intersection of marketing, communication, technology, and design in the fashion industry.
Our mission is to educate members in ways deemed unimaginable through three key tiers: education, training, and community. Education includes speaker events, panels, and field trips. Training offers hands-on experiences like brand marketing projects, photoshoots, journalism, interviews, and workshops. Community is built through fashion shows, socials, and fundraisers.
Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity
Theta Tau is the oldest, largest, and foremost Fraternity for Engineers. Since its founding at the University of Minnesota in 1904, over 40,000 have been initiated over the years. With emphasis on quality and a strong fraternal bond, the Fraternity has chapters only at ABET accredited schools and limits the number of student members in any one of its chapters across the nation.
The purpose of Theta Tau is to develop and maintain a high standard of professional interest among its members, and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternal fellowship.
Transcend UW
Transcend is UW’s hub for project-development and innovation on campus. Whether you’re in a startup or just simply into revolutionary ideas, we want you! We’re a community of thinkers, hackers and entrepreneurs who make new products a reality and collaborate with each other along the way. We provide opportunities to learn more about the nuances of entrepreneurship and product development as well as events to meet other creative students you normally would never run into on campus who may very well become your next co-founders. In addition, every Spring we hold the largest student-run innovation competition in the nation with over $50,000 worth of awards.
Wisconsin Marketing Organization
Wisconsin Marketing Organization (formerly Madison Marketing UW) is a student-run organization in the Wisconsin School of Business open to undergraduates of any major. We connect students with local Madison businesses for hands-on marketing experience, producing social media content, designing digital marketing strategies, running ads on Google and Meta, writing newsletters, building websites, managing ambassador programs, hosting pop-up events, and even launching full-blown magazines. We provide local businesses with powerful, creative marketing driven entirely by bright and thoughtful students, and in doing so, we see the true power of business and marketing to make a positive difference. Through every campaign and collaboration, our teams help brands increase sales, bring joy to customers, strengthen community ties, and create lasting memories through business right here in Madison. Students develop communication skills by working directly with businesses, collaborating with peers, and reporting progress to an executive board. We also partner with industry leaders throughout the year for workshops that offer a comprehensive understanding of marketing and foster professional development.