On February 24 at 4 p.m. the University will hold Moving Forward: Conversations on Race and Ethnic Diversity. This campus-wide conversation on racial climate may bring up to 400 people, and we are need of facilitators to lead …
News & Announcements
Black History Month 2016: Conversations about Race Take Center Stage; promote campus dialogue
SMART PEOPLE: The quest for love, achievement and identity is universal, but what role does race play in the story of our lives? On the eve of Obama’s first election, four Harvard intellectuals find themselves …
Brauer: Better diversity training is built on research, not intuition
Markus Brauer is teaching a public workshop Feb. 9 aimed at reducing prejudice and discrimination in the workplace, emphasizing strategies backed by both good intentions and sound science.
Essay contest offers undergrad winners cash prizes
The Wisconsin Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy invites all University of Wisconsin-Madison undergraduate students to participate in their 2016 essay competition. This year’s essay question celebrates the Center’s retiring co-founder Donald Downs’ contributions …
CASE Advancement Summer Internship opportunity
In conjunction with the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), WFAA will be sponsoring a student summer internship. This presents an exceptional opportunity for a student to experience the various advancement professions from the inside, hopefully sparking …
EVENT POSTPONED: Feb. 2 Leadership in the New Economy (LINE) personal development seminar
Wisconsin Idea Fellowship Deadline is Jan. 29
The priority review deadline for the Wisconsin Idea Fellowship is Friday, January 29th— a little more than a week from now! This deadline ensures that their proposal will be pre-reviewed and returned to them with suggestions for revision, so …
Spring Public Service Fair is January 27
The Spring Public Service Fair is an bi-annual event that hosts over 75 representatives from non-profit organizations and governmental agencies who showcase their current volunteer, internship, and/or employment opportunities. This event is perfect for students seeking …
“Change the World, One Youth at a Time” – Become a Mentor
January is National Mentoring Month. During this time of year, attention is focused on the need and value of mentors, and the positive effect that mentoring has on young lives. Through the effort of mentoring individuals, …
Conversations About Race: UW-Student Interviews
Conversations about Race: UW-Student Interviews University Theatre will be conducting interviews of UW-Madison students by asking, “Why is it important to talk about race at UW?” LOCATION: Mitchell Theatre Lobby, Vilas Hall – just off …
Black/African American Graduate Student Luncheon Mixer Series Spring Kickoff
The Black/African American Graduate Student Luncheon Mixer Series Spring Kickoff will be Wednesday, Jan. 27 from noon to 12:30 pm . Did you miss the Black/African American Graduate Student Mixer in the fall? The Mixer series continues in the …
Proposals due for UW-Madison 2016 Teaching & Learning Symposium
The 2016 UW-Madison Teaching & Learning Symposium will be May 18-19. This year’s theme is Engage Students, Personalize Learning. Learning assumes many forms. By tailoring our pedagogy, curriculum and learning spaces, we are able to personalize …
Become a Faculty/Staff Undergraduate Research Fellowship Advocate
One of the things we value most about UW-Madison is our success in supporting and involving undergraduates in collaborative research. This is an important high-impact educational practice that can enrich the Wisconsin Experience for undergraduates. …
Register for MSC Spring Classes
Issues of Social Injustice is a 3-credit course where you will engage in relevant dialogues of injustice, oppression, social movements, and ways to take action. The course content is designed to help students become more …
MSC Winter Palooza: Multicultural Student Organization Festival
Come learn about student organizations and how you can get involved! There will be free food and live entertainment! This event will be from 6-9pm on Wednesday, January 27 in the Red Gym. Save the …
Emerging Leader Retreat
If you enjoy building your strengths and spending time in the outdoors of the snowy Northern Woods, then this is the trip for you! This conference is a FREE weekend retreat sponsored by the Willis …
Student launches site to chronicle ‘Black Voice’ at UW-Madison
More than 40 years after African-Americans at UW-Madison started printing their own campus newspaper to cover politics and activism on campus, a current student has started a blog she hopes will be a place where …
ITA students showcase their accomplishments
Hundreds of friends and family of ITA students attended the Information Technology Academy (ITA) 17th Annual Holiday Luncheon on Saturday, December 12, where students showcased their projects, and answered questions. As part of DoIT Academic Technology, ITA is …
Applications for Morgridge Center community-based learning grants due Dec. 18
The Morgridge Center for Public Service is accepting proposals to fund the development of new community-based learning (cbl and/or cbr) courses or the addition of a community-based component to existing courses to be taught in …
Register for MSC Spring Classes
Issues of Social Injustice is a 3 credit course where you will engage in relevant dialogues of injustice, oppression, social movements, and ways to take action. The course content is designed to help students become …