Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) have long led movements to protect our communities and the planet. However, BIPOC voices are often excluded and silenced in mainstream environmentalism. The Social Sustainability Coalition, which is …
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Laurie A. Carter named 17th president of Lawrence University; begins July 1
Laurie A. Carter, a strategic, engaged, and experienced leader in public and private higher education, has been named the new president of Lawrence University. She will become the 17th president in the 174-year history of Lawrence …
Nominations open for 2021 LaMarr Billups Community–University Engagement Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 LaMarr Billups Community–University Engagement Award. This award recognizes and honors a member of the Greater Madison community who has made outstanding contributions to campus-community partnership initiatives. Billups, …
Join the campus screening/discussion of 2020 Tribeca Film Festival documentary “Picture a Scientist”
From Friday, March 12, through Sunday, March 14, campus will be hosting the screening of the movie Picture a Scientist, a 2020 Tribeca Film Festival documentary highlighting the struggles of three famous female scientists, and about …
Search underway for new chief diversity officer
A search-and-screen committee has been appointed to help identify and select candidates for the next deputy vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion, vice provost and chief diversity officer. The committee is being chaired by Jerlando …
PEOPLE Program Application Deadline Extended to March 12
The application deadline to join the UW–Madison PEOPLE program has been extended to Friday, March 12th at 11:59 p.m. CST
Student Discussion: Anti-Asian Sentiment in the COVID-19 Era
Women’s History Month: Four Native Women Leaders You Should Know About
We would not be where we are today without the courageous women who have carved a path for the next generation of women. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we are not only celebrating the …
Watch: 2020-21 UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards
Watch the virtual reception for the 13th annual UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards.
A New Initiative to Raise Funds for Diversity Efforts
Named in honor of the first known African American woman and man to graduate from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, the Raimey-Noland campaign provides opportunities for alumni, friends, community leaders, athletics fans, corporations, and …
Showcase 2021: Call for Posters
The Office of Strategic Consulting is looking forward to hosting the 22nd annual Showcase event on Thursday, April 8. While this year’s event will be all virtual, you will still be able to enjoy many …
A Virtual On-Demand Conference: Menominee Agricultural Practices, Historical Perceptions and Late Prehistoric Reality
A Virtual Conference – Menominee Agricultural Practices, Historical Perceptions and Late Prehistoric Reality Presented by the College of Menominee Nation’s Sustainable Development Institute and our research partners Winter 2021, from Keshena, Wisconsin For more than …
Campus Climate Progress Report – Spring 2021
UW–Madison is committed to creating an inclusive environment that enables all students, faculty, and staff to thrive. Individuals and groups from across campus have embraced this challenge and devoted significant time and energy to moving the campus forward. These efforts build on the campus Diversity Framework and its implementation plan, R.E.E.L. Change.
Coming Tonight, Don’t Miss Seeing Red: The Reality of MMIWG
Smithsonian Features Native Storyteller Virtual Series
Since the pandemic has forced the cancellation of the 2021 Annual Evening of Storytelling at UW-Madison, we encourage you to instead engage with this Storytelling event hosted by the Smithsonian. The virtual series features a …
TRACE THE LINE Conversations
Join the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. for a conversation led by “Why I Love UW” filmmaker, Alejandro Miranda Cruz. The event, which is free and open to …
UHS Black History Month Event: A Community Conversation About the Preservation, Health, and Strength of Black Men
As part of UW-Madison’s recognition of Black History Month, University Health Services Mental Health Services will host a panel event next Monday, February 22 titled Beyond Resilience: A community conversation about the preservation, health, and …
UW–Madison Community Arts Collaboratory receives grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
The UW–Madison Community Arts Collaboratory is receiving an NEA Research Lab award to support a new study examining the value of community arts education initiatives.
Symposium: Confronting Violence Against Indigenous Women & Peoples
The Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender, and Society are co-sponsoring the virtual law journal symposium that will discuss the violence Indigenous women and people face and countermeasures to said violence. The symposium will be held …
Black History Month: More Events for Music As Medicine
From generation to generation, music has been utilized by the Black Community as a form of activism, healing, and freedom of expression. This year, campus will celebrate Black History Month with the theme “Music as …