The Indigenous Law Students Association (ILSA) at the University of Wisconsin Law School–presents its 34th Annual Coming Together of Peoples conference, featuring two days of speakers and panels on a variety of Federal Indian law …
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UW Health Hosts Mindfulness Retreat for Black, Indigenous, Latinx & other People of Color
In a society where unconscious bias, microaggressions, institutionalized racism, and systemic injustices are so deeply ingrained, healing is an ongoing process. When conflict and division are everyday realities, our instincts tell us to close ranks, …
Every Vote Counts in a Democracy; Use Your Voice at the Ballot Box
A view by Patrick J. Sims, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion Every January we celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his peaceful quest for civil rights in …
Join Us on Tuesday for February DDEEA Lunch & Learn
DDEEA Global Scholars Summer 2020 Deadline is Feb. 15
DDEEA Global Scholars Scholarship This scholarship is available to UW-Madison students participating in the following Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement affiliated programs: Center for Educational Opportunity, Chancellor’s & Powers Knapp Scholarship Program, First …
Apply to the McNair Scholars Program today!
Nursing Workforce Diversity Conference is Feb. 26
The annual Nursing Workforce Diversity Conference connects nurses, nursing students, healthcare employers and educators in order to develop more inclusive healthcare systems that welcome diverse nurses and enable them to succeed and thrive. The event …
Spring 2020 EID Retreat Open to All UW-Madison Campus Employees
Please join us on Friday, March 6th for the spring 2020 Employee Engagement, Inclusion & Diversity (EID) retreat. This retreat will be an opportunity to learn about and discuss the current state of the EID …
Campus Climate Progress Report – Spring 2020
UW–Madison is committed to creating a welcoming environment that enables all students, faculty and staff to thrive. Here’s some of what we’ve accomplished this past fall with our Diversity Framework goals in mind.
Race and Indigeneity Speaker Series to feature Tod Swanson
Department of Chemistry wins Regents’ Diversity Award
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Chemistry has received a 2020 Diversity Award from the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. The award recognizes the department’s efforts to enhance underrepresented students’ access to and success in …
23rd Annual Evening of Storytelling & Meet the Storytellers Luncheon
Join American Indian Studies tomorrow for the 23rd Annual Evening of Storytelling & Meet the Storytellers Luncheon. Meet the Storytellers Luncheon 12:00pm-1:00pm Ingraham 336 ~~~ 23rd Annual Evening of Storytelling Friday, February 7, 2020, 7:00pm Discovery …
Inaugural Indigenous Speaker Series features J.P. Leary on Act 31
Professor Leary will discuss his book The Story of Act 31: How Native History Came To Wisconsin Classrooms, and talk about the value of including native perspectives and approaches in education at all levels. He …
Black History Education Conference: Dreaming in Ethnic Melodies
February 21-22, 2020, Overture Center, Madison Concourse Hotel, Wisconsin Historical Society & Edgewood College The Dreaming In Ethnic Melodies: Black History Education Conference will have a strong emphasis on social & emotional learning, and universal literacy …
UW–Madison to Hold 12th Annual Reception Honoring Outstanding Women of Color
The twelfth cohort of Outstanding Women of Color awardees will be honored at a reception on Thursday, March 5, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge of the Pyle Center, 716 Langdon St. The event is free and open to the campus and community.
From ASM campaign to state legislation: Suicide prevention hotline to be added to Wiscards
For UW-Madison students experiencing a mental health crisis next year, the number to call for help could be as close as the back of their student ID. A new bill passed in the state Legislature this month …
Opinion: Student phone numbers are sensitive information and should be protected under FERPA
I will admit this — I have looked my name up on Google in the past, multiple times. Some of the search results that come up make me feel quite proud of whatever I have …
Global Food talk with distinguished faculty
Wisconsin Without Borders is co-hosting a Joint Learning Community discussion with food system experts Prof. Alfonso Morales and Dr. Edna Ledesma from the Dept. of Planning & Landscape Architecture, next Wednesday at 2 pm. in …
Madison Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Announces Scholarships
The Madison Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. have announced that they will award a limited number of scholarships, in the amount of $1,500 each, to graduating African American male and female high …
UW System expands opportunities for adult learners
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System is expanding opportunities for adult learners. At today’s UW System Board of Regents meeting at UW-Whitewater, the regents heard about the education options that are available, or will soon …