In its second meeting of the academic year, the Associated Students of Madison’s Equity & Inclusion Committee set goals for the semester, mainly focusing on improving the inclusivity of trainings on campus. The majority of …
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UW SOUTH MADISON PARTNERSHIP COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Join us Thursday, September 12th, 2019 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Village on Park (2312 S. Park Street) for the Second Annual UW South Madison Partnership Community Celebration. The event features a community cookout …
Lunch & Learn with Ben Barson and Gizelxanath Rodriguez
At this Lunch & Learn, musicians Ben Barson and Gizelxanath Rodriguez will offer an overview of the arts in social justice work, grounded in cultural solidarity. The artists will also give a short performance, and …
INDIGENUITY & TEEJOP: A DISCUSSION WITH SAMANTHA SKENANDORE
Join us to discuss the history of Teejop, learn about and acknowledge the sacred land that UW-Madison is established on. The one-hour conversation/lecture is open and FREE to both students and the public, and will …
UPDATED: Blank urges climate change protestors to protest respectfully
Friday morning, two protestors at the corner of Park Street and University Avenue wore nooses to raise awareness for climate change. The University of Wisconsin Police Department, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement, …
Welcome Back … a Few News Items You Might Have Missed
I had the opportunity to stop by a few residence halls last week and chat with student staff, and students and parents as they were moving into University Housing. It’s something I like to do …
From binge drinking to blacking out, the disturbing epidemic putting America’s kids in danger
On America’s college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don’t. There’s sexual assault. There are fraternity hazing deaths. And in both cases, the attention of the nation usually turns to these …
Campus urged to learn about “Cultivating a Well You at Work”
It’s time to mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Wellness Symposium October 23 at Union South, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a theme of “Cultivating a Well You at Work.” This year’s keynote speaker is Stacey Flowers (pictured above). Click …
Thinking about studying abroad? Sign up today for a free passport!
Do you have a passport? If not, would you like to get one for FREE? The CIEE Passport Caravan is coming to UW-Madison on September 18, 2019 and you’re invited to apply for a FREE …
UW-Madison tackles sexual assault, hazing, alcohol, racial climate in review of Greek life
While some universities across the country have banned or suspended all fraternities and sororities on their campuses, UW-Madison is looking to strengthen its relationship with Greek life. UW-Madison hired a team of national experts to review the university’s ties to its Greek …
Campus Climate Progress Report – Fall 2019
UW–Madison is committed to creating a welcoming 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 …
Global Scholars expand their perspectives to world horizons
This summer, 19 students from the division’s programs journeyed abroad to experience other cultures, learn languages, explore world history and discover how “foreign” is a relative term. The DDEEA Global Scholars Program has helped more …
PEOPLE celebrates 80 new College Scholars, 157 who’ve completed the Pre-College Program
July 17, 2018 (Madison, Wis.) — One of the most successful long-term diversity pipelines to higher education in the nation, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s PEOPLE (Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence) continues to increase …
New Street in Darbo-Worthington Neighborhood Will Honor Madison Music Legend Richard Davis
Richard Davis Lane, a new city street in Madison, has been named in honor of the retired UW-Madison music professor of the same name. Davis established himself as a world-renowned bassist, releasing dozens of albums, …
Renowned Educator & Education Expert Gloria Ladson-Billings to Moderate Panel on Race and Trauma in Education
In an announcement from the Wisconsin Leadership Summit, Gloria Ladson-Billings will moderate the panel discussion on Race and Trauma in Education, as well as serving as a panelist on the Women of Excellence panel. Gloria …
Come Get a Taste of the 4th Annual Black Restaurant Week
The Black Restaurant Week Jamboree allows you to sample recipes from participating food carts and caterers before 4th Annual Black Restaurant Week begins. The event will take place from 5-8 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 9 …
Mentors and panelists needed for New Graduate Student Welcome on August 28
The Graduate School is looking for seasoned graduate students to share their advice and experience with incoming students at the 2019 New Graduate Student Welcome. If you’re available to speak on a grad student panel …
Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER)is searching for an evaluator
The LEAD Center (Learning through Evaluation, Adaptation, and Dissemination) at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) seeks a professional evaluator to join our team. Application deadline is extended through August 23rd, 2019. Staff at …
White fragility on display at UW-Madison
There are many lessons to be learned from #TheRealUW: The overwhelming stresses blacks, Latinos and American Indians have to endure just to get to an education, and the mind-numbing racism still evinced by some 18- to 20-year-olds in …
Cora Marrett to lead fall Wisconsin Idea course, public lecture series
Cora Marrett, a distinguished sociologist, former deputy director of the National Science Foundation and UW–Madison alumna, will lead this year’s offering of a university course and public lecture series celebrating the Wisconsin Idea. Inspired by …