Opening arguments in the Fisher v. UT-Austin Supreme Court case were made on October 10. This case could determine whether public colleges and universities can consider race as one of many factors when making admission decisions. …
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Diversity Forum: Embracing Our Past to Chart Our Future
We are pleased to welcome a number of visitors who will be with us throughout the day and who represent some of the most talented researchers, scholars, and thought leaders nationwide on issues of equity, …
2012 Diversity Forum Tentative Schedule
All events are held at Union South. Thursday, October 11 An Evening of Alumni and Student Conversations on Leadership A Diversity Forum 2012 Special Pre-Conference Event open to all students and alumni featuring a …
Four University Women Honored as 2012 Outstanding Women of Color
This year’s honorees include University of Wisconsin Law School Professor Tonya Lynn Brito, Associate Professor of Surgery Jacquelynn Dawn Arbuckle, Lubar Institute for the Study of the Abrahamic Religions Graduate Fellow Rohany Nayan, and Associate …
Hands-on science lessons solve murder in CSI-Madison
UW-Madison Provost Paul DeLuca says he’s willing to do almost anything to help students learn. And this week, he proved it by remaining inert for nearly 45 minutes, head slumped face-down on a table …
First Wave Students take part in Britain’s Cultural Olympiad
LONDON, England – Before the torch enters the stadium for the 2012 summer Olympics, UW-Madison’s First Wave Touring Ensemble this week joined thousands of young people celebrating the Cultural Olympiad in London. First Wave’s return …
PEOPLE Class of 2012 Scholars become UW-Madison alumni
In May, the UW-Madison PEOPLE program celebrated the graduation of 36 college scholars; among them the program’s first industrial engineer, a mechanical engineer, students who have studied abroad, and scholars who have consistently volunteered and …
UW-Madison’s CEO Builds a Campus Family for Life
Graduation – family and friends from near and far come for the glorious occasion. But of the various flavors of graduations across the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, the tone of every commencement event for the …
Social justice advocate Van Jones speaks in Madison
Green jobs advocate Van Jones, president and co-founder of the economic reform organization Rebuild the Dream, will deliver the keynote address for the Tales from Planet Earth film festival at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 26, …
OMAI presents Line Breaks Festival at the Overture Center
A major local hip-hop event, the annual Line Breaks Festival, will bring new aesthetics in contemporary performance to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and community from Friday, March 16 through Saturday, March 24. The event is …
Nominations for Outstanding Women of Color Awards due April 18
The Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity is currently accepting nominations for the 2011–12 UW–Madison’s Outstanding Women of Color Awards. The deadline is April 18, 2012. This award recognize members of the faculty, staff in …
Shawn Peters: Using “The Wire” to Teach Justice and Equality
“It ain’t about right. It’s about money.” So argues D’Angelo Barksdale (brilliantly portrayed by the actor Lawrence Gilliard, Jr.) in the first season of The Wire, the award-winning HBO drama. This semester, undergraduates in the …
Posse Scholars Celebrate Fall Achievement Awards
It’s a traditional autumn celebration across Posses — reuniting, recommitting and celebrating milestones toward college graduation. Among the smiles, picture taking and opening of gifts that are no surprise, it’s hard to tell who’s prouder …
7th Annual “Passing the Mic” Spoken Word Series
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Willie Ney, Executive Director Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) (608) 890-1055 wney@facstaff.wisc.edu 7th Annual “Passing the Mic” Spoken Word Series: Adding Poetry, Rhythm and Music to the Wisconsin Book Festival MADISON, …
What Can Predominantly White Institutions Do To Retain Administrators of Color?
Jerlando F. L. Jackson, Professor and Director Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis/Wisconsin’s Equity and Inclusion Laboratory
Next Step: Giving back through Teach For America
Mike Montgomery is excited about returning to his hometown of Los Angeles – he left as a student and will return as a teacher. Between those two points, he journeyed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison …
Strong mentorship and academic programs attract and retain top talent
When the very first University of Wisconsin-Madison class of Posse scholars was being screened in 2002, university officials were so impressed with the pool of potential recruits that they wanted them all. So there are …