Welcome Kit

Welcome! We’re glad you’re here. You are part of a vibrant group of communicators and marketers around campus who are vital to telling the university’s story.

We want you to have the knowledge, resources, and connections that will help you succeed. Please use the below starting points along with our broader list of resources and feel free to contact us.

Join the Office of Strategic Communication for our semi-annual orientation for UW–Madison marketing and communications staff, scheduled for October 22, 2024 from 2 pm to 4 pm. You’ll hear about our approach to institutional marketing and communications, meet leaders and other colleagues, and learn about resources available to all campus communicators. Register today.

Connect with a staff member

We recommend identifying a member of our staff who can serve as your liaison, answer questions, and connect you to the right people and resources. Unsure who to contact? Send us an email and we’ll find the right fit.

Join a community of practice group

We help organize a handful of professional development groups (also known as communities of practice) on campus dedicated to communications and marketing, such as Campus Communicators, Research Communicators, and #UWSocial. Members share relevant information, help one another solve problems, and meet in person to make connections between communicators across campus. Browse our communities of practice.

Stay up to date on campus news

• Stay informed with UW–Madison’s official news site.
• Read stories of UW–Madison’s impact on the state in our monthly Wisconsin Ideas e-newsletter.
• All employees are subscribed to the e-newsletters Inside UW and Working at UW. (Working at UW is also available in a WhatsApp group.) You can also subscribe to The Weekly, an e-newsletter for students.
• Subscribe to receive the university’s press releases by email.