Friends of UW–Madison Libraries will host a virtual event on how marginalized communities are — or are not — included in historical archives. Panelists uniquely qualified to discuss the question will participate in “Archival Reflections: Can You See Yourself?” April 20 at 6 p.m. on YouTube. Registration not required.
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Ho-Chunk graduate students elevate Native voices in their studies
Four Ho-Chunk graduate students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are working to elevate the voices and experiences of Native American people, and to make academic and cultural spaces more accessible and beneficial to the Ho-Chunk community.
APIDA faculty and staff reflect on growing recognition of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans
UW–Madison faculty and staff reflect on what it means to them to see the contributions and accomplishments of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community increasingly recognized in Wisconsin and beyond.
Join the Virtual Symposium ‘A Conversation on Disability Rights’
Don’t miss “A Conversation on Disability Rights” presented by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health as part of the Hot Topics in Public Health Symposium. The event will take place virtually on Thursday, …
Celebrating APIDA Heritage Month with courage and community
UW–Madison dedicates the month of April to celebrating and uplifting the identities, histories, and cultures of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American students, faculty, and staff on our campus and across the world.
UW-Madison alum Cavalier Johnson becomes first African American elected mayor of Milwaukee
At just 35, Cavalier Johnson is also Milwaukee’s first Millennial mayor, his triumph confirming his swift six-year rise from Common Council freshman to the seat of power in Wisconsin’s largest city.
Donors give $164K to support diversity and inclusion at UW during Day of the Badger
The UW–Madison community showed up big in support of students from historically marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds and identities on the Day of the Badger.
UW–Madison’s CIRTL releases new casebook promoting inclusive teaching
In an effort to advance the values of equity and diversity in real-world situations, the UW–Madison-based Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) released the new instructional resource, “Ethical Dilemmas in the College Classroom: …
‘How the Word is Passed’ chosen as UW–Madison’s 2021-22 Go Big Read book
Clint Smith’s “How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America” illustrates how some of our country’s most essential stories are hidden in plain view and how much we can …
Decolonizing Development Studies and Participant Conversation
Register now to attend the Morgridge Center’s Bagels and Research event on April 7th from 9-10am. The event will be hosted virtually and will feature Pearly Wong, department of Anthropology. Decolonizing Development Studies and Participant Conversation …
Data equity and why it is important to Southeast Asian Americans
KaYing Yang will share her journey through a three-decade long career in public policy and community service for Southeast and Asian Americans on Friday, April 8, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. CST., in the …
Register for the 2022 Multicultural Graduation Celebration
The Multicultural Student Center would like to celebrate you and your accomplishments! Register below for our annual Multicultural Graduation and Leadership Awards on Tuesday, April 26th at 5:30pm!
Wisconsin Historical Museum’s ‘Hmong in Wisconsin’ exhibit offers opportunity to learn about Hmong history
Learn about Wisconsin’s vibrant Hmong community and how the Hmong people have become an important part of the fabric of the state through this temporary exhibit at the Wisconsin Historical Museum.
Line Breaks Festival showcases artists and performers of First Wave’s past and present
The 15th annual Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival brought together First Wave scholars and alumni for an extraordinary series of free performances on April 1 and 2 at the Overture Center.
Five UW scholars inducted into Bouchet Honor Society
The Bouchet Graduate Honor Society celebrates Dr. Edward A. Bouchet, the first African American to earn a PhD in the U.S.
APIDA Heritage Month
Find events and other information about Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month at UW–Madison.
WPR: Center for DREAMers at UW-Madison offers support system
2022 International Visiting Artist Program (IVAP): Omari ‘Motion’ Carter
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of the Arts welcomes screendance practitioner, lecturer, and body percussionist Omari ‘Motion’ Carter.
15th annual Line Breaks Festival looks to provide ‘the true breadth of the human experience’
“The point of Line Breaks is to celebrate the culture of hip hop, to celebrate the young people in our programming and in our network and to create a platform for the stories and voices of some of the most marginalized communities in our country.”
Inclusivity in Introductory STEM Courses: Mini Zoom Workshops
Register today for two interactive Zoom mini-workshops to help STEM educators improve inclusivity in introductory courses. Each workshop will be facilitated by an expert in the field, and there will be opportunities for active participation. …