On behalf of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, we would like to extend the invite to the students of the University of Wisconsin to participate in the CURE Program. The …
News & Announcements
Spring 2017 Student Success Institute Restarts January 31st
What a crucial time to be activating for the greater good within community! I give thanks for our collaborative community of practice as we strive to stay centered & grounded in the midst of so many intensely …
Former Ho-Chunk Nation president Jon Greendeer kicks off “GLOBAL INDIGENEITY AND SUSTAINABILITY” seminar
Please feel free to drop in tomorrow (Jan 20th) for this Friday noon lecture with former Ho-Chunk Nation president Jon Greendeer and the Thundercloud Singers in Education Bldg large classroom L196. If interested, there are …
‘Awkward Black Girl’ to kick off Black History Month
Issa Rae — you may know her as the “Awkward Black Girl” — will speak from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, in Union South to kick off the UW-Madison Black History Month celebration.
Inspired by King, students share a day of service and reflection
On Monday, the University of Wisconsin–Madison community came together to consider King’s legacy and how he continues to inspire.
Chancellor’s blog: Keeping our promises on diversity and inclusion
Chancellor Rebecca Blank shares an update on actions UW-Madison is taking to ensure all students feel welcome, valued and able to thrive.
Native Nations-UW Partnerships Seeks Office Hourly
This is the place to work if you want a friendly, flexible and green environment. Description: Work on a wide variety of administrative tasks/projects related to supporting the Native Nations _UW partnership and collaboration. You …
3rd Annual Men’s Health Conference Jan. 28
UW-Madison to host MLK Day Celebration
Diverse-OT supports underrepresented students interested in Occupational Therapy
Diverse-OT is a new student group formed last semester by a couple of Education Graduate Research Scholars (Ed-GRS) to encourage and support underrepresented students interested in Occupational Therapy careers. Please share the Diverse-OT meeting schedule …
Hayes, Koenig named candidates for Senior CLASS Award
MADISON, Wis. – Senior standouts both on and off the court for the Wisconsin men’s basketball program, Nigel Hayes and Bronson Koenig were each announced this week as candidates for the 2017 Senior CLASS Award, …
Spring Men’s Project Applications are now open
Want to spend your break learning about social and environmental justice issues, connecting and reflecting with inspiring hosts and fellow badgers, and having FUN? Join us as we travel with Quest! Applications due January 31st. Learn more …
Register today for Adulting 101 on Feb. 7: 2017 LINE (Leadership in the New Economy)
Please save Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, for our annual DDEEA LINE (Leadership in the New Economy) Event. The DDEEA directors and staff are working to ensure this essential learning event will encompass information and experiences …
Civil Rights protests hit close to home in ‘North of Dixie’
Madison Historian brings era’s photographs to light. As the events of recent weeks and months have shown, protest isn’t dead. Still, it’s unsettling just how relevant Madison historian Mark Speltz’s new book, “North of Dixie: …
Asian American students work to open dialogue about community fragmentation
“If I don’t stick with my people, I lose part of myself,” University of Wisconsin student Houa Lee said. UW Asian American students, including Lee, gathered to explore how to come together as a community by …
Students, families encouraged to plan ahead for weekend winter storm
With a winter storm warning declared for southern Wisconsin this weekend, UW–Madison students, parents and families are encouraged to make preparations for safe travel to final exams and commencement ceremonies. A winter storm is expected …
UW–Madison Outlines Policies On Immigration Students, Faculty and Staff
In recent weeks, many around campus, and in the broader community, have expressed concerns about the future of undocumented or international students, staff, and faculty and their families. This includes those students who presently benefit …
$100 million in gifts to support scholarships, expand access to students
The gifts, spearheaded by Ab and Nancy Nicholas, will generate about $4.5 million in annual scholarships to recruit and retain outstanding students like Parish Johnson, a freshman from Milwaukee.
American Indian Studies Program offers new course in Global Indigeneity and Sustainability
Madisonians named among most Influential African Americans in Wisconsin
Gloria Ladson-Billings is a professor, writer, and professional developer in urban education with interests in critical race theory, culturally relevant pedagogy, and the power of the black religious experience. She currently holds the Kellner Family …