Congratulations to Thomas Browne for being the weeks Diversity Inventory Project Raffle winner! Thomas submitted their initiative regarding the CALS, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Lunch and Learn lectures. There students and employees are …
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OPINION: White Liberal Cognitive Dissonance Epidemic Prevalent at UW
I did not expect to sit through a white man crooning about Syrian children longing to be held in his arms at my college commencement ceremony. But I did graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. …
Japanese language professor retires, leaving a lasting legacy
Since joining UW–Madison in 1976, Professor Naomi Hanaoka McGloin has become a pioneer in the field of Japanese language and linguistics, making UW–Madison a flagship university for the next generation of Japanese language educators. McGloin is retiring this …
Gallery of 2018 Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement Graduates
Tony Lopez (’95) Honored as Outstanding Alumni of Color by the Division of Diversity, Equity and & Educational Achievement
As Senior Director of Product for Apple’s Retail division, Tony Lopez (’95) is responsible for defining and building the technologies that have made Apple one of the world’s most successful and admired retailers. Tony is …
New report shows Odyssey Project’s profound impact on families
In 2008 Sherri Bester graduated from the Odyssey Project, University of Wisconsin-Madison’s two-semester humanities course for adults facing obstacles to a college education. That achievement inspired her daughter Keziah, who participated in a related program for …
Experts say to look to history for answers, as health inequity persist among native communities
Concern erupted nationwide last year, after the release of a Centers for Disease Control report indicated that, for the first time in over five decades, Americans were starting to die sooner. But the document, which …
DIP Focus Group Meeting Friday 4/20
Hello Community, We will be hosting a DIP Focus Group on Friday, April 20th in the Van Hise Hall (Room 205 in Van Hise). We are interested in hearing back from you and your …
DIP Raffle Giveaway
Congratulations to this weeks DIP Raffle Giveaway Winner Sheridan Blanford! Sheridan’s work within the Athletic Department through the Black Student Athletes Summit is admirable! The Black Student Athletes Summit is a 3 day summit …
DIP RAFFLE GIVEAWAY WINNER!
In our randomly selected raffle giveaway this week, we congratulate Liz Valentine! Congrats Liz! Liz submitted to the Diversity Inventory Project under the Human Resources Department for providing a workshop to the University Health Care …
DIP RAFFLE GIVEAWAY WINNER
Congratulations to Heidi Hakseth!! Heidi is a winner of our randomly selected DIP raffle giveaway. The Diversity Inventory Project appreciates your support and work on Family Empowerment Day in helping families who might otherwise not …
UW–Madison serial innovator Jack Ma cites collaboration as key to his success
It’s not uncommon for Zhenqiang “Jack” Ma to work late and sleep in his office. The microwave, refrigerator, treadmill, sofa sleeper and sleeping bag in the Lynn H. Matthias Professor and Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor …
2018 UW-Madison Women in Leadership Symposium: Blazing Trails Discussion
If you were unable to join us for the 2018 Annual Women in Leadership Symposium on March 20, please use the links below to explore the topics the panel discussed. 2018 Topics Caring for Your …
On Wisconsin Conversations: Alumni Author Ladee Hubbard
At home in New Orleans, Ladee Hubbard MFA’14 was booked. She had a full-time job as an adjunct lecturer in Africana Studies at Tulane University, a growing family, and a super-powerful calling: to write a novel. Sight unseen, …
UW–Madison to Host Performance Architect Sheron Wray as the Spring 2018 Arts Institute Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Arts Institute (presenter) welcomes Sheron Wray as the Spring 2018 Interdisciplinary Artist in Residence. Wray’s residency is hosted by the Art Department with co-sponsoring Departments of Art History, Dance, Afro-American Studiesand African Cultural Studies, and the faculty lead is Associate …
Jessika Greendeer Plants Seeds of Healthy Nutrition as Agriculture Division Manager
Jessika Greendeer has taken her passion for horticulture and turned it into a blessing for the Ho-Chunk people. Greendeer is the new Agriculture Division manager for the Ho-Chunk Nation, having started as a limited term …
UW-Madison Black History: Alumnus Cleared Hurdles on the Track in Life
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV)– George Coleman Poage, a UW-Madison alumni, became the first African American to earn an Olympic medal. Poage was said to be “perhaps the greatest track athlete that was ever developed in this city” …
DIP Raffle Giveaway Winner: Congrats to Ahna Skop
Congratulations to Ahna Skop for her important work concerning diversity efforts on campus. Ahna is our randomly chosen DIP Raffle Giveaway Winner this week for submitting the initiative about the STEM Diversity Network within the …
Emeritus Professor and Madison Music Icon James Latimer Surprised With Lifetime Achievement Award
James (Jim) Latimer was teaching a clinic on Sound-Music-Percussion at the Wisconsin Percussive Arts Society’s annual Days of Percussion event Jan. 27 at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee when he began to get a little …
Congratulations to Alissa Ewer for being the DIP Raffle Giveaway Winner!
Alissa Ewer, a randomly chosen winner of the DIP Raffle, was recognized for her event “Lets Talk: Invitation to Dialogue About Diversity” which took place in the Graduate School. Dialogues like Alissa’s are incredibly important …