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 …
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Apply by Feb. 15 to participate in the 2020 Undergraduate Symposium
Apply today for the McNair Scholars Program
Application Checklist Submitted through WiSH Portal: 1. Completed Application 2. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (at least one letter must be from a professor) 3. Personal Statement: Please provide a personal statement (no more than …
35th Annual State, Madison & Dane County King Holiday Observances
The annual celebration of the life and legacy of the late civil rights leader includes the official state ceremony at the Capitol. Hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio host Jonathan Overby, the event features a keynote …
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: UW–Madison Diversity Forum — Oct. 27 & 28, 2020
The UW–Madison Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement is pleased to announce a call for proposals for breakout sessions at the annual UW–Madison Diversity Forum, to be held on October 27 & 28, 2020 at Union South.
34th “I Have A Dream” Ball Will Raise Money For Scholarships, Honor the Legacy of MLK
Women In Focus Inc., a local non-profit dedicated to supporting the education of students of color in the Madison community, have announced that they will be hosting their annual MLK “I Have A Dream” Ball” …
Blank’s Slate: Renewing Our Commitments
Welcome to 2020. The beginning of a new year offers an opportunity to create new resolutions and renew commitments we’ve made in the past. Last fall, a teachable moment around the student-produced Homecoming video reminded …
Astronaut Mae Jemison to speak at UW–Madison for Martin Luther King Jr. event
Trailblazing astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the first woman of color in space, will present the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture Jan. 21 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Dr. Mae C. Jemison A physician …
McNair Scholars Program Applications due by Feb. 3, 2020
The UW–Madison Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) is accepting applications for Spring 2020! Please kindly pass this announcement and the attachments to undergraduate students and affiliates. Applications will remain open on …
At 2019 winter commencement, grads step into the ‘beautiful chaos’ that awaits
Nearly 100 Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA) program scholars graduated this December (see the full list below). Regardless of whether they needed a ninth semester to complete a challenging degree or other …
Remembering UW’s First Black Football Coach
Lewis Henry “Les” Ritcherson, Sr., 1926-2019 Assistant Football Coach, 1966-1969 Les Ritcherson, an award-winning college football player and Texas high school coaching legend, was the first African-American to join a University of Wisconsin coaching staff. …
Centro Hispano’s Becas Luncheon an Inspiring Celebration of Higher Education
One of the greatest obstacles that young Latino scholars face when it comes to pursuing higher education is the cost. For many young DREAMers, this barrier is exacerbated due to the fact that they are …
Native American Experiences and the Wisconsin Idea
Gabe Javier to lead identity, inclusion efforts in Student Affairs
Gabe Javier has been named associate vice chancellor for student affairs in the area of identity and inclusion at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His appointment took effect Dec. 1 and follows an internal search. Javier …
Weston Roundtable Session to Focus on Tribally-Directed Collaborative Rice Research
An Omnigap® Approach: The One-Sheet Business Alignment Plan for Leaders at Every Level
December 3, 2019 | 4 P.M. Followed by an informal reception, co-presented by Discovery to Product (D2P) Can your leadership plan be distilled to just one page? Thomas K.R. Stovall, an entrepreneur with over 20 years …
Friday Colloquium: The ‘Tiny Horrors’ of Cultural Genocide
’83 years was a lot of time to cover’: Ada Deer discusses memoir, lifetime of work at UW
Historian and professor Theda Perdue thought she had read everything written by or about Ada Deer. Then, Deer’s late assistant passed away and, as her lawyer moved her property to Deer’s garage, Perdue discovered about …
Diversity Forum 2019: Additional Resources
Thank you for attending the 2019 UW–Madison Diversity Forum! Below you will find links to presentations, handouts and other resources shared by the presenters at the Diversity Forum. Please contact events@cdo.wisc.edu with any questions about …
Celebration will recognize work of Ada Deer
Join this celebration of Ada Deer ’57, former assistant secretary of Indian affairs for the U.S. Department of the Interior and head of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, as she is recognized for her accomplishments, …