The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of the Arts welcomes Omari ‘Motion’ Carter to campus April 7–15, 2022 through the International Visiting Artist Program (IVAP). A collaboration between the Division of the Arts and the International …
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International LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Black Arts Festival presents free concert: CHIKA
Early voting starts this week
Inaugural Arts Crawl Festival is March 31-April 2
The first ever Arts Crawl at UW–Madison is from March 31-April 2. Whether you sit in on a weaving class or attend the biggest hip hop theater festival in the Midwest, the Arts Crawl is …
Nominations open for Multicultural Leadership Awards
It is nomination period for the annual Multicultural Leadership Awards and Graduation night! This year’s awards’ night will take place on Tuesday, April 26th at 5:30pm at Great Hall at Memorial Union. Please take a …
Wisconsin LGBTQ+ Health Summit
Health care practitioners, faculty, students, and members of the wider LGBTQ+ community are invited to this unique conference on April 14. Connect and network with thought leaders and each other as we explore how to build an inclusive and just culture of health.
Julie Janiak named director of Center for Educational Opportunity program
An experienced higher education administrator who specializes in the recruiting, retention, and success of underrepresented students, Dr. Julie Janiak will serve as interim director of the Center for Educational Opportunity at UW–Madison.
Ten Badgers recognized among Wisconsin’s ‘Most Influential Native American Leaders’
Ten members of the UW–Madison community were honored by Madison365 in its annual list of most influential Native American leaders for 2022.
Carson Gulley was more than the maker of fudge bottom pie at UW-Madison
Workshop series offers training on Community Engagement
An upcoming March workshop series offered by the Morgridge Center for Public Service will focus on the essential knowledge needed to get involved in community engagement. The workshops are designed to support UW affiliates in …
15th annual Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival coming April 1-2 at Overture Center
The annual celebration is a multi-day showcase bridging campus, local, and national leaders in hip-hop, spoken word, and the urban arts.
Federal spending bill includes $500,000 boost for Odyssey Project
The UW Odyssey Project was one of about a dozen University of Wisconsin–Madison initiatives receiving funds from the 2022 spending plan passed by Congress and signed by President Biden. The Odyssey Project is slated to …
Despite financial hurdles, undocumented college students in Wisconsin chase their dreams
UW partnership showcases women of color who were pioneers in STEM
“Legendary” is a collection of hand-illustrated cards featuring women of color who were also pioneers in the historically white-and male-dominated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
Real Talk for Real Change symposium on March 24 will focus on trans care
Deeply rooted binary conceptions of gender have negatively impacted the physical and mental health of trans individuals and communities. The next Real Talk for Real Change symposium, “Trans Care in Wisconsin,” will bring together leading community-engaged …
Watch: UW community celebrates 14th cohort of Outstanding Women of Color Awardees
Watch a video recording of the 2021-22 UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards reception.
Line Breaks Festival
The 15th annual Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival on April 1st & 2nd will bring together students and professional artists for a series of performances unlike any other on the UW campus.
Photos: Celebrating UW–Madison’s Outstanding Women of Color
The UW–Madison community gathered to celebrate the 14th cohort of Outstanding Women of Color Award honorees at a reception on Thursday, March 3, in the Pyle Center.
The Black Voice celebrates 50-year anniversary, presents documentary celebrating legacy
The Black Voice marked its 50th anniversary Tuesday night at Union South where the organization presented a documentary celebrating the history of University of Wisconsin-Madison’s only Black newspaper. The Black Voice was initially founded in …