A message from Dean John Karl Scholz: September is one of my favorite times of the year. UW-Madison is buzzing with excitement. Students are on campus, some for the first time, full of hopes and …
Year: 2018
Careers in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Professor Greg Downey on how our career development course, Inter-LS 210: Taking Initiative, prepares students for a rapidly changing workforce. It’s the first day of our one-credit career reflection and preparation course, Inter-LS 210: Taking …
Taking Initiative: Career Course Highlights
Inter-LS 210: Taking Initiative, the career development course taught by Professor Greg Downey, helps students reflect on their strengths, degrees and the valuable skills they are acquiring here at UW-Madison. This experience builds our students’ …
Career Closet Helps L&S Students Make a Great First Impression
The Career Closet is all about giving first generation students, historically underrepresented students, and students with financial need access to professional and business casual attire. It’s important to make a good first impression for an …
Ten Things You’ve Gotta Know, From an L&S Alum
Martin A. Preizler (BS, Sociology, 1966; MS, Public Policy & Administration, 1986) worked for 47 years in government, non-profit and for-profit organizations. He’s got some great advice for Letters & Science students: Make your own …
Preparing Students for Great Interviews
American Family Insurance Offers Guidance During Mock Interview Days The American Family Insurance partnership with SuccessWorks means L&S students gain invaluable experience developing the knowledge and confidence they need for success beyond Bascom Hill. During …
Build a great resume and get course credit
90% of students say Inter-LS 210 prepares them to apply for an internship or research experience. You don’t have to plan your entire career–just your next steps on the path to success. INTER-LS 210 is …
Need a study room? Book one at SuccessWorks!
We know rooms are a premium during exam time, so we have new rooms you can reserve using the UW Library Study Room System. All rooms are located at SuccessWorks on the 3rd floor of …