News & Announcements
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 …
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) …
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
Campus marks Disability Awareness Week with art, tech and more
Events include lectures, an adaptive fitness open house, a technology fair and an art exhibition.
Tribal climate liaison sought for Northeastern & Southeastern U.S.
United Southern and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET) is soliciting applications for the position of Tribal Climate Science Liaison for the USET region and regions of the Southeast and Northeast Climate Science Centers. The following excerpt from the …
Colors of spring
Hundreds of students participated in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association on Saturday.
United as Badgers in English and in Arabic
Even when it seems all hope is lost in the world and on campus, there are little ways to bring people together Minorities on the University of Wisconsin campus have been overlooked, silenced and underrepresented …
Disability in Health Panel on April 19
The School of Nursing is excited to host the third annual Disability in Health Panel scheduled for this Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in Cooper Hall auditorium at 3 p.m. We look forward to a rich …
OUR LIVES Seeks Submissions for Influential LGBTQ + People of Color List
Our Lives is working to compile a list of influential LGBTQ+ people of color in the greater Madison area—as well as all across Wisconsin—and we need your help. If you know someone who should be included, please …
April STEM Events, New Service Learning Class Announced for Fall 2017
New Online Course Focuses on Embodiment, Politics & Feminist Theory
*NEW* Online Summer Dance Course Dance 168: DANCING GENDER: Embodiment, Politics and Feminist Theory 3 Credits Meets: Online – Canvas This course explores gender and feminist theories through the lens of dance. Gender theories and feminist …
Engaging Men in Campus Sexual Violence Prevention
Dr. Marc A Grimmett is an educator, activist, and documentary film maker whose work explores intersections of race, gender, and culture in relation to the prevention of gender-based violence, social justice, and mental health. He …
Environmental Justice, Renewable Energy, & the Future of Our Planet
Environmental Justice, Renewable Energy, & the Future of Our Planet will be a discussion of climate science and engineering featuring Sandra Begay-Campbell, a leader in renewable energy engineering from Sandia National Laboratories. She will be joined by …
Cultural Responsive Evaluation in Education Expert to speak April 6-7
Dr. Stafford Hood is lecturing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison April 6-7, 2017. Come join us and hear about culturally responsive assessment and evaluation from one of the nation’s leading subject matter experts. A lecture …
MSC seeks Multicultural Leadership Award nominations
MLA APPLICATION NOW OPEN! THE MSC’S ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS AND GRADUATION RECEPTION WILL BE MONDAY, MAY 1ST. If you are a graduating senior, please RSVP for the MLA and Graduation Ceremony to receive your …