UW-MADISON WINS TWO FIRST-EVER ‘NSF INCLUDES’ AWARDS MADISON – Two projects of the Wisconsin Center for Education Research within UW-Madison’s School of Education are among those selected to receive first-ever National Science Foundation INCLUDES funding. …
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UW-Madison celebrates National Chicano/Latino Heritage Month
The Latino community and UW-Madison students will celebrate Chicano/Latino Heritage Month with 30 days of events and activities across campus. The celebration kicks off with the Super Mercado student resources fair on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the …
Diversity Forum 2016- ALL INclusive: Our Diversity Commitment in Practice
This year’s Forum, ALL INclusive: Our Diversity Commitment in Practice, will have an extended format to include UW-Madison second and third shift employees, beginning at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1 and continuing into programming that …
Men’s Project Applications Due Sept. 18
Men’s Project Men’s Project Applications Now Available! Due Sunday, September 18th. The program is open to all those who identify as men without regard to race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, religion, ability, or experience. If you …
Mystical Arts of Tibet to launch World Music Festival
From Tibet to Zanzibar, Sudan to Mexico, Hungary and beyond, the 13th Annual Madison World Music Festival offers many styles to explore and enjoy, each bringing something unique to the table. Enjoy dancing, meditative music …
LGBT Campus Center opens learning webinars
The LGBT Campus Center is pleased to host open viewings of the following webinars this semester. Please consider joining us or inviting your staff and colleagues. We will hold time after for discussion. Light snacks …
Student Fall Welcome Reception Sept. 13
Please join us in this interactive event to welcome new freshman and for continuing students to strengthen friendships! When: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Where: Red Gym On Wisconsin Room Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. …
Legendary Bassist Retires from UW, Continues the Diversity Work that is Music to His Soul
UW-Madison School of Music faculty member and legendary bassist Richard Davis retired from the university last spring after 39 years. His impact on many music students here was profound. But his quiet and steady impact on Madison’s racial …
PEOPLE Welcomes Largest Freshmen Class of College Scholars to Date
The Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement and the PEOPLE (Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity for Learning Excellence) program is welcoming the largest group to date of incoming freshmen PEOPLE College Scholars — the 92-member Class of 2016. …
JVN Project Continues to Honor the Memory of John ‘Vietnam’ Nguyen with Hip Hop, Love & Learning
JVN Project Continues to Honor the Memory of John ‘Vietnam’ Nguyen with Hip Hop, Love & Learning Inspired by the life and love of John Vietnam Nguyễn, The JVN Project presents the 4th annual JVN …
JVN Project Continues to Honor the Memory of John ‘Vietnam’ Nguyen with Hip Hop, Love & Learning
Inspired by the life and love of John Vietnam Nguyễn, The JVN Project presents the 4th annual JVN Day Hip Hop Festival: This is Alchemy! This festival provides participants opportunities to engage in the tenets …
A message from Dean of Students Lori Berquam
It’s been a busy summer here at UW-Madison and excitement is building as we get ready for classes to start in early September. Many of our efforts this summer have focused on how we can …
Music Professor Richard Davis to celebrate retirement
UW-Madison’s Office of the Vice Provost & Chief Diversity Officer and the School of Music invite you to a Reception in honor of RICHARD DAVIS Professor, premier jazz bassist and National Endowment for the Arts …
Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk, Sept. 24, Downtown Madison
Please join the 100 Black Men of Madison for our fourth annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk. Our goal is to raise awareness about prostate cancer and encourage men to be screened through this fun, healthy, family-oriented …
Voter Information: What You Need to Know from the Associated Students of Madison
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–MADISON Voter Information of Madison Next election: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Fall partisan primary – including state Senate and Assembly seats, as well as seats in the U.S. House and Senate Election Day …
PEOPLE High Schoolers Complete Pre-College Program, Welcome College Freshmen
One of the most successful long-term diversity pipelines to higher education in the nation, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s PEOPLE (Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence) continues to increase the number of college-ready students applying …
Madison emcee takes another big step on latest work
On All.This.Gold, Madison emcee from Chicago Rich Robbins exhibits the ambition typical of a sophomore project with none of the pitfalls. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin’s First Wave program and Chicago’s spoken word scene, …
MSC to host community processing/discussion/reflection sessions
On Monday, July 11, the Multicultural Student Center will hold open space for people to gather in community to process this past week’s events. This is an opportunity to discuss, reflect, and support one another. …
UW: No changes needed to affirmative action policy after Supreme Court decision
UW-Madison will not have to change its affirmative action policies after the Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to the use of race in college admissions, officials said. The Supreme Court’s decision in Fisher v. …
Call for Nominations: 2016 Outstanding Women of Color Awards
Now in the ninth year, the UW-Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards were established in order to recognize the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of women of color on campus. “Each year the committee is delighted …