Tacked to the wall of his bedroom on the Oneida Indian Reservation is evidence of how hard Michael Williams worked as a high school student. But the real prize, the acceptance letter to UW-Madison, his dream …
News & Announcements
Outstanding DDEEA Alumni Achievement News
Dr. Kaylene Fiala, (Chancellor’s Scholar ’15) and (M.D. ’17 UWSMPH) will begin residency in Child Neurology at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, Ill., this summer. Dr. Matt Murphy, (Powers-Knapp Scholar ’12) and …
Project aims to create engaging, inclusive classroom discussions
The Discussion Project, a new professional development opportunity beginning this fall at UW-Madison, addresses that goal. It is intended to help UW faculty and academic staff members both facilitate high-quality classroom discussions and prepare their …
Speaker inspires, challenges diversity commitment
“Are you doing this for a talking point or for window dressing?” These words hung in the air as Wisconsin MBA students listened to a recent talk by Angela Russell, director of diversity and inclusion at CUNA …
Campus celebrates grand opening of Black Cultural Center
A full day of events marked the grand opening of UW-Madison’s Black Cultural Center in the Red Gym May 3.
UW-Madison Welcomes New Bias Response and Advocacy Coordinator
Satya Chima, an experienced advocate for students, has joined the UW-Madison Dean of Students Office as bias response and advocacy coordinator. In the newly created position, Chima will assist and support students in reporting and …
Finals Week Study Jam
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 …