Wisconsin virtual student union opens its virtual doors

MADISON (WPR) The UW-Extension has opened up a brand new student union which is online, instead of on-campus. 

David Schejbal is the UW-Extension's Dean of the Division of Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning.  He says the virtual student union is a web-based resource designed to be a social gathering place for students. Schejbal says students can share information about financial aid, child care, job searches, or making time to study online.

Right now, the virtual union is only being used by those majoring in sustainable management, an online Bachelor's degree program offered by four UW campuses.

Schejbal says the virtual student union will become available to all students by late summer. 

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