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Celebrate UW-Madison Multicultural Homecoming
Make your plans now for Multicultural Homecoming 2021!
Second Campus Climate Survey to assess student experiences of UW campus
UW–Madison will invite all students to take part in a campus climate survey from Oct. 19 until Nov. 8.
Call for Proposals: Seeking presentations for student development conference for PEOPLE scholars
Level Up is an academic and leadership development conference designed for second-, third- and fourth-year PEOPLE scholars.
Registration now open for the 2021 UW–Madison Diversity Forum
The 2021 Diversity Forum will be held Nov. 2 and 3 as a hybrid in-person and virtual conference with keynote addresses by Dr. Russell Jeung and Steven Canals.
Photos: Wunk Sheek powwow celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day, honors families separated by boarding school policy
The Wunk Sheek Native American student organization held a powwow in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11 at the Gordon Dining and Event Center.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day 2021
Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, is Indigenous Peoples Day, when we honor the cultures, legacies and histories of the people who have called this continent home for thousands of years.
Registration now open for 2021 Native Nations Nursing Summit
The 7th annual Native Nations Nursing Summit will be held on Nov. 19 with keynote speaker Dr. Margaret P. Moss, author of “American Indian Health and Nursing.”
School of Pharmacy announces master’s program scholarships to address inequities
These scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development or Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation who demonstrate a financial need and/or have a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Posse Foundation honors Chancellor Rebecca Blank as 2021 ‘Posse Star’
Each year, The Posse Foundation identifies honorees who exhibit leadership, who make a significant contribution in the field of education, and who positively affect people’s lives. They are leaders in their respective fields, presidents and …
New ‘Artivism’ program provides financial support for student projects intersecting art and activism
The program was developed in response to students’ desires to use politically engaged art to bring about a more equitable world.
Applications now open to join McNair Scholars Program
Eligible undergraduate students with aspirations and strong academic potential for pursuing Ph.D. studies can apply to join the McNair Scholars Program now through Oct. 17.
Treaty Day highlights history of resilience of Ho-Chunk people
September 15 is Treaty Day in Madison, Wisconsin, marking the day in 1832 when the Ho-Chunk Nation was forced to cede 3 million acres, including Teejop (Four Lakes), to the United States.
Meet Michael States, Law School’s new associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Michael States will serve as the UW Law School’s inaugural Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this newly created role, Dean States will lead the Law School’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, with an emphasis on racial and social justice.
Memorial Union renames spaces in recognition of National Pan-Hellenic Council and Multicultural Greek Council
The State Room is now the Multicultural Greek Council Room, and Inn Wisconsin is now named the National Pan-Hellenic Council Room.
Three DDEEA scholars among Troxell-Glicksman awardees
Three graduating seniors from DDEEA programs were among eight recipients of the 2021 Troxell-Glicksman Scholarship Awards, which recognize outstanding women at UW–Madison.
Photos: New Mercile J. Lee Scholars start to build community
Incoming students in the Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program took part in a community building exercise during an orientation session held at Carson Gulley Center on Aug. 30. The program serves underrepresented students and provides …
Coming full circle: Chris Walker takes reins as UW Arts director
While reflecting on where he began at UW, Chris Walker talked about how his journey has come full circle from his time leading the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives and First Wave scholarship program.
First Wave alum Jasmine Mans celebrates women of color in first book
National publications ranging from Vogue to TIME to Oprah Magazine all had words of praise for “Black Girl, Call Home,” the latest book of poems from First Wave alum Jasmine Mans (’15).
Brava Magazine: Lisa Peyton-Caire’s Sisterhood Of Doing Good
Activism and problem-solving are ever-present themes in the Caire family. This persistent push to better their community stems from matriarch Lisa Peyton-Caire, who founded the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness (FFBWW) in 2012, a nonprofit committed to eliminating health …