Student Organizations

Students have many opportunities to get involved in communications organizations and media outlets on campus. This list is not all-inclusive nor does it imply an endorsement by the J-School, but it does cover the organizations and outlets in which many of our students participate.

Ad Club: The Ad Club is open to all UW students interested in advertising and marketing. Meetings provide a behind-the-scenes account of working in or around advertising and feature speakers from a wide range of careers to talk about many facets of advertising. For more information, visit http://adclub.rso.wisc.edu/.

Badger Herald: The Herald is the one of the nation’s largest fully independent student dailies. Student reporters, editors, advertising representatives, photographers and graphic designers are accepted at all levels. For more information, visit www.badgerherald.com.

Badger Yearbook: Located in 2147 Vilas Hall, the Badger Yearbook has served as an annual collection of pictures and words to remind students, faculty, alumni and Badger fans worldwide of the events and happenings that shaped the academic year. For more information, call (608) 263-6810.

Canvas Magazine: Canvas is a student-run literary magazine. Staff members are responsible for computer layout, editing, advertising and publicity, fund raising and business management. For more information, visit http://canvas.rso.wisc.edu/.

Daily Cardinal: The Daily Cardinal is published weekdays and distributed throughout the UW-Madison and surrounding community. Students of all levels may apply to be reporters, copy editors, advertising representatives, graphic designers and photographers. For more information, visit www.dailycardinal.com.

Emmie Magazine: Emmie Magazine is published by the music committee of the Wisconsin Union Directorate. Emmie focuses on underground culture, primarily music, but may expand into underground film and other trends in the scene. For more information, visit www.union.wisc.edu/music/index.asp.

Illumination: the Undergraduate Journal of Humanities: Illumination is a 100% undergraduate edited and published journal of humanities. We publish semiannually and welcome submissions of any kind in poetry, prose, art, and essays. We maintain the art exhibit in the Open Book Cafe in College Library, and host several open mics, readings, and other events throughout the year. In the past, we have worked with the WI Book Festival and the Research Symposium. Anyone may submit or get involved. For more information, visit illumination.library.wisc.edu.

Madison Observer: The Madison Observer is an independent, student-controlled publication with two main goals: to amplify the voices of those who are often silenced in the corporate media, and to elevate the level of political and cultural discourse on this campus. For more information, e-mail madobserver@yahoo.com or visit www.madisonobserver.org.

Mendota Beacon: The Mendota Beacon is a bi-weekly student newspaper that strives to “Shine The Light on What’s Right” at UW-Madison. The paper prides itself on presenting "a different perspective than most Madison media sources." Writers, reporters, and support staff are welcome to join the publication. For more information, visit www.mendotabeacon.com

PRSSA: The Public Relations Student Society of America works to provide opportunities to students who are interested in public relations through meetings, guest speakers, workshops, agency tours, networking and hands-on campaign work. For more information, visit www.journalism.wisc.edu/PRSSA.

SPJ: The Society of Professional Journalists offers students the opportunity to network with professionals in print, broadcast and new media and tackle projects related to a free and open press. For more information, visit www.journalism.wisc.edu/spj.

Wisconsin Engineer: Wisconsin Engineer magazine is published four times a year and presents science and technology topics to the public. Students also attend the National College Engineering Magazine Conference in the spring. For more information, visit www.wisconsinengineer.org.

Women in Comm: Women in Communications is a professional organization that promotes the advancement of women across all communications disciplines. For more information, see the organizational board on the 5th floor of Vilas Hall.

WSUM: WSUM 91.7 FM is UW-Madison’s student radio station. Students may get involved in news, sports, programming, promotions or engineering. For more information, visit wsum.wisc.edu.

WUD: The Wisconsin Union Directorate works to plan, promote, and produce campus programming. Students may serve on a variety of committees including Alternative Breaks, Art, Community Service, Contemporary Issues, Distinguished Lecture Series, Film, Hoofers, Music, Performing Arts or Global Connections. For more information, visit www.union.wisc.edu/wud/index.asp.