Patrick J. Sims, interim vice provost and chief diversity officer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 2013, has been named to the role on a permanent basis. “Patrick has demonstrated outstanding leadership in a critical …
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Diversity Division hosts 2nd Annual Graduate Recognition & Reception
Nearly 150 of our graduating college seniors will be recognized for completing their undergraduate careers and other successes at UW-Madison by the Office of the Vice Provost & Chief Diversity Officer on Friday, May 15 …
Hip-Hop in the Heartland Educators & Community Leaders Training Institute
The annual Hip Hop in the Heartland Educators and Community Leaders Training Institute will be July 6-10 in the UW-Extension Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., on the UW-Madison campus. Each summer, Urban Word NYC teams …
MCOR 2015 Call to Performers
There is still time to submit your audition for MCOR 2015. Share your talents at the largest multicultural welcome week event at UW-Madison! We are calling for performer auditions – Deadline for submissions is April …
Update sessions on the implementation of the UW-Madison Diversity Framework
The campus and community are invited to attend upcoming information update sessions on the implementation of the UW-Madison’s Diversity Framework at various locations across campus and the Greater Madison area from April 13 through 21. Translation …
April 13-19 is Disability Awareness Week
It is easy to forget that health care and disability are two closely related topics, and it is one that many do not consider when defining “diversity,” according to Mel Freitag, Ph.D., Director of Diversity …
All City American Indian & Alaska Native Graduation Celebration
Please mark your calendars for the 9th Annual All-City American Indian & Alaska Native Graduation celebration on Saturday, May 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Gordon Commons on the UW-Madison campus, 717 W Johnson St. The …
Book Talk with Clifton Conrad: Educating a Diverse Nation
Join us on Thursday, April 23, for a Book Talk with Clifton Conrad: Educating a Diverse Nation from 12 p.m. noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Wisconsin Idea Room (159) of the Education Building. There will be a discussion and spirited …
“Resolved: Liberal Policies Make it Harder for Blacks to Succeed”
Dr. Randall Kennedy of the Harvard School of Law will be debating Jason Riley, a columnist for the Wall Street Journal and regular commentator on Fox News on the topic of whether liberal policies make it harder …
Research for Equitable & Inclusive Learning Environments
A workshop led by the Wisconsin Equity & Inclusion Laboratory, “Research for Equitable & Inclusive Learning Environments: A Campus Development Platform,” will be held Tuesday, March 17, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Union South. This professional …
“Officer-Involved Deaths, Race, and Justice: Whose Lives Matter?”
Please join Law School students, faculty, and staff for facilitated discussion on the topic of “Officer-involved Deaths, Race, and Justice: Whose Lives Matter?” When: MONDAY, March 23 at noon. Where: Lubar Commons What: Talking circles facilitated by faculty …
Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Inducts 2015 Cohort
The Edward Alexander Bouchet Society UW-Madison Chapter Annual Induction Ceremony will be Wednesday, March 25, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The University Club, 803 State Street. The Bouchet Society recognizes outstanding graduate students and post-doctoral scholars …
Informal UW Women in IT Networking Event
Grab your afternoon coffee and join us at the Lakefront Café for engaging conversation and networking! The UW-Madison Women in Technology (UW-WIT) will be hosting an informal networking/social event at the Lakefront Café on the …
UW-Madison to host 3rd Annual National Diversity Council Women in Leadership Symposium
Please join us for a special event; the 3rd Annual Women in Leadership Symposium, “Celebrating Leadership: The Power of Women in the Workplace,” on Wednesday, April 8, at Grainger Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 …
Ethnic Studies and #BlackLivesMatter, From Ferguson to Madison
Ethnic Studies and #BlackLivesMatter, From Ferguson to Madison: A Panel Discussion with UW-Madison Faculty, will be held Friday, April 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Elvehjem Building, Room L160. UW-Madison faculty members will offer ethnic and indigenous …
45th On Wisconsin Spring Powwow is April 11-12 at UW-Madison Field House
UW-Madison, Wunk Sheek, and Native American tribal partners from across the state will host the 45th On Wisconsin Annual Spring Powwow (OWASP) April 11-12 at UW-Madison Field House. This cultural and educational event will be …
Black Male Privilege: A Breakfast Conversation and Discussion
Please join R. L’Heureux Lewis-McCoy, Associate Professor of Sociology and Black Studies at City College of New York for a special breakfast conversation and discussion on Black Male Privilege Thursday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 10:30am in …
Wisconsin Open Education Community Fellowship (WOECF) targets UW undergrads, offers $3,000
Come learn about a NEW $3,000 fellowship exclusively for in-state UW-Madison undergrads! We will be holding an information session about the program THIS WEEK, Wednesday (Feb. 18) at 5:30 pm at the Morgridge Center for …
Black History Month keynote Marc Lamont Hill speaks tonight at Gordon Commons
This year’s keynote event is the Distinguished Lecture Series presentation by professor, author and cultural critic Marc Lamont Hill. He will deliver “Building Community in an Hour of Chaos: Progress in the Age of Obama” …
First Wave scholars and alumni to bring spoken word, dance and live music to Overture Center
Performance arts scholars from the First Wave Hip-Hop Theater and Urban Arts Community will be joined by program alumni for this year’s expanded 9th Annual Line Breaks Festival. The free performance festival March 6 with a gallery …