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Photos: Student Night at the UW Public History Project
Students explored many aspects of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s past during Student Night at the Public History Project on Sept. 29 at the Chazen Museum of Art. The event was an opportunity for them to …
Author Clint Smith to give Go Big Read keynote Nov. 1
Clint Smith will discuss his book “How the Word is Passed” at this year’s Go Big Read keynote event on Nov. 1, at the Memorial Union.
American Indian Studies marks 50th anniversary with history project, special event
In the 1970s, an intertribal group of about 20 Native students came together to grow their community at UW–Madison and call for the university to create an American Indian Studies department. 50 years later, we celebrate their successful advocacy.
American Indian Studies celebrates 50th anniversary
Join us as the American Indian Studies program celebrates its 50th anniversary on Indigenous Peoples’ Day Oct. 10 in the Discovery Building.
6 ways to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in the Madison area
National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the culture and contributions of the Hispanic community across the country. Events honoring Hispanic heritage started Sept. 15 and run through Oct. 15. Here are six events that honor the …
New artist-in-residence series to spotlight academics, arts, activism
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of the Arts’ Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Program for the 2022–2023 academic year will engage a partnership with the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI), presenting a series of short-term residencies …
UW’s Carolee Dodge Francis co-authors study investigating impact of coping with COVID-19 on women of color in the U.S.
This study—co-authored by Carolee Dodge Francis, Ecology of Human Well-Being Professor—was conducted to identify processes of coping with COVID-19 and determine their impact on emotional well-being for women of color in the United States. A …
UW sociology professor Mike Massoglia co-authors book on prisons and health
The book Prisons and Health in the Age of Mass Incarceration will be published on September 30 and is described by its publisher, Oxford University Press, as being “the first comprehensive and empirical book focused …
Photos: New Multicultural Center opens in Wisconsin School of Business
On September 9, 2022, the Wisconsin School of Business celebrated the grand opening of its Multicultural Center, becoming a leader among the country’s business schools in creating a dedicated space for promoting diversity, equity, and …
SciMed GRS is part of growing network of orgs that support underrepresented students on campus
SciMed GRS is part of a growing network of organizations developed to support underrepresented students on the UW campus. “Many SciMed GRS students are involved and networked in a variety of student orgs that offer …
Law School alum Ashley Morse appointed Rock County Circuit Court judge
Ashley Morse ’06 is the first woman of color on the Rock County Circuit Court Bench. In April 2022, Governor Tony Evers appointed Ashley Morse ’06 to Rock County Circuit Court–Branch 4, making her the …
UW’s Gloria Ladson-Billings featured in season premiere of ‘Why Race Matters’ series from PBS Wisconsin
Why Race Matters, a digital series elevating issues of importance affecting Wisconsin’s Black communities, returns to PBS Wisconsin with four all-new episodes. The new season started streaming weekly with the premiere installment released Sept. 12 …
Photos: Latinx Cultural Center welcomes new students
New Latinx students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison came to the Reg Gym on Wednesday, Sept. 14 for an evening of games and activities centered on Latinx culture. The Latinx Cultural Center hosted the event, …
UW College of Letters & Science alumni of color reconnect with special events
On September 9-10, the College of Letters & Science invited its alumni of color back to campus for a historic weekend of community-building and in-depth conversations about how to create a sense of belonging at …
Ho-Chunk Nation flag-raising symbolizes a shared future
UW–Madison will fly the flag of the Ho-Chunk Nation at Bascom Hall for more than six weeks this fall, including Indigenous Peoples Day in October and the entirety of National Native American Heritage Month in November.
Brian Burt named director of Wisconsin’s Equity and Inclusion Laboratory
Brian Burt takes over as director and chief research scientist of the Wei LAB from Jerlando Jackson, who left UW–Madison this spring to become dean of Michigan State University’s College of Education.
Public History Project exhibit reckons with UW’s history, lifts voices of marginalized
An exhibit that uncovers and gives voice to those who experienced and challenged bigotry and exclusion at the University of Wisconsin–Madison opened Sept. 12 on the university’s campus.
Photos: Student performances bridge cultures at 40th annual MCOR
Performers took to the stage with everything from Bollywood fusion to Punjabi folk dances to hip-hop at the 40th annual Multicultural Celebration of Organizations and Resources, known as MCOR.
SciMed GRS program offers resources and support for grad students of color in the sciences
“I’ve been able to connect with other fellows of SciMed and build a community,” says Sierra Love, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in genetics. “There are times when graduate school gets to be extremely tough, and having support from those in the program is what keeps me going. My favorite part of SciMed is the family that I’ve gained.”