Hosted by the Office of the Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer, the Fourth Annual Graduation Recognition Ceremony for students studying under the umbrella of scholarships and services in the Division of Diversity, Equity and …
Sarina Lotlikar
Project Aims to Create Engaging, Welcoming Classroom Discussions
An engaging classroom discussion can be a beautiful thing—both a vital part of the learning process and a microcosm of the way we hope democracy functions. Yet a high-quality discussion doesn’t just happen, says UW–Madison …
Project aims to create engaging, inclusive classroom discussions
The Discussion Project, a new professional development opportunity beginning this fall at UW-Madison, addresses that goal. It is intended to help UW faculty and academic staff members both facilitate high-quality classroom discussions and prepare their …
We’re ending the year of diversity achievements on a high note
As the semester ends and we look forward to celebrating 8,000 UW-Madison graduates, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on some of the accomplishments and challenges of the past academic year with respect …
Learning and Living to Build a Better Community Environment
Dantrell Cotton, a Wisconsin Badger and Posse Graduate from the Southside of Chicago, believes in the innate human desire to work cooperatively and live in community. “Let’s learn from each other. Let’s thrive together. And …
Speaker inspires, challenges diversity commitment
“Are you doing this for a talking point or for window dressing?” These words hung in the air as Wisconsin MBA students listened to a recent talk by Angela Russell, director of diversity and inclusion at CUNA …
Campus celebrates grand opening of Black Cultural Center
A full day of events marked the grand opening of UW-Madison’s Black Cultural Center in the Red Gym May 3.
UW-Madison Welcomes New Bias Response and Advocacy Coordinator
Satya Chima, an experienced advocate for students, has joined the UW-Madison Dean of Students Office as bias response and advocacy coordinator. In the newly created position, Chima will assist and support students in reporting and …
Finals Week Study Jam
Vice Provost & CDO Patrick Sims Gives Diversity Update to Faculty Senate
A year after passing a resolution to support cultural competency as part of faculty’s ongoing professional development, the Faculty Senate heard Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer Patrick Sims provide an update May 1 on …
Vice Provost & CDO Patrick Sims Gives Diversity Update to Faculty Senate
A year after passing a resolution to support cultural competency as part of faculty’s ongoing professional development, the Faculty Senate heard Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer Patrick Sims provide an update May 1 on …
Native American Elder to Speak on Creating Trust and Partnerships
On Tuesday, May 2, at noon in room 1248 Health Sciences Learning Center at UW-Madison, Wes Martin, Jr. (Oneida Nation), current President of the Great Lakes Native American Elders Association (GLNAEA), will be discussing building …
Black Cultural Center Grand Opening Continues the Legacy and Celebration
The staff and community of the Multicultural Student Center, Division of Student Life, invite you to the UW-Madison Black Cultural Center Grand Opening Celebration. Throughout the day, the Black Cultural Center (BCC) will host events …
Gloria Ladson-Billings Will Receive AERA Presidential Citation This Weekend in San Antonio
When I call Gloria Ladson-Billings up to talk about her receiving a Presidential Citation at the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, this weekend, she tells me that she doesn’t …
The JVN Project Presents: The Word Power Grand Slam Finals!
Come out to support the youth of Madison on April 28, 2017! This slam will determine who will be representing Madison, WI at the Brave New Voices youth poetry festival. Hosted by the Overture Center for …
April 27th UBUNTU to feature Karla Foster and Christopher Barnes
Make sure to come out to UBUNTU this week on April 27th! Come fellowship with other Black students, faculty and staff. The one and only Karla Foster, herself and the magnificent Chris Barnes (PEOPLE Program) …
UW-Madison student one of two finalists for inaugural title of National Youth Poet Laureate
Hajjar Baban began finding her voice as a writer the way many people do, recording her thoughts in a private journal. Then one day, as a high school sophomore, she searched online for a poetry …
Black Cultural Center Grand Opening Celebration is May 3rd All Day
The staff and community of the Multicultural Student Center, Division of Student Life, invite you to the UW-Madison Black Cultural Center Grand Opening Celebration. Throughout the day, the Black Cultural Center (BCC) will host events …
New American Ethnicities & Popular Song course fulfills Ethnic Studies Requirement
Music 319, American Ethnicities and Popular Song will debut in Summer Session 2017 (June 19 – August 13), meeting Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:55 – 11:25 a.m. The course fulfills the ethnic studies required to graduate. This course examines the …
UWPD chief outlines plans to form community advisory committee
In a new blog post, Chief Kristen Roman discusses her plans to build trust through community engagement and collaboration. Read more