Members of UW–Madison Divine Nine fraternities and sororities perform a stroll on court during halftime of a men’s basketball game between the Badgers and Rutgers at the Kohl Center on Feb. 12.
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Photos: Soul Talk event features good eating and vigorous discussion
Soul Talk, a UW–Madison Black History month event, featured plenty of good eating and vigorous discussion. A soul food dinner was followed by an interactive talk about social justice and Black representation in the media …
Registration open for virtual MSAN Institute racial equity training for educators
The MSAN Institute is a virtual two-day learning opportunity dedicated to growing our understanding of current research and district practices that increase racial equity in schools.
‘We the Vision’: The Black Voice 50th anniversary documentary to premier at Marquee Cinema
The Black Voice documentary “We the Vision” will premier Feb. 22 at the Marquee Cinema with a free screening followed by a discussion and reception.
First Wave: Hip-Hop’s next generation speaks through academics, arts and activism
As a First Wave scholar, Corina Robinson works in the artistic mediums of poetry and spoken word. Robinson continues to create change, art, and communal spaces for Black and brown voices in Madison.
Collaborative ‘Mapping Dejope’ project will create digital story map of our shared environment
Kasey Keeler, Assistant Professor of Civil Society & Community Studies and American Indian Studies, is leading an interdisciplinary community-engaged project, “Mapping Dejope: Indigenous Histories and Presence in Madison,” which will collect histories from UW and …
First annual Indigenous Student and Professional Community career event coming March 5
Registration is open for the first annual UW–Madison Indigenous Student & Professional Community Spring 2022 Career Event. Hosted by Academic Coaching and Tutoring Services (ACTS), this event is intended to promote community, mentorship and professional …
Coming Together of Peoples Conference 2022 to examine Tribal Supreme Court Project
The Indigenous Law Student Association will host the 36th annual Coming Together of Peoples Conference from March 3–5 exploring the theme “Past, Present, and Future: The 20 Years of the Tribal Supreme Court Project.” The …
‘Diversity is Disruption’ — Louis Macias takes on new role as Chief Diversity Officer for CALS
Division of the Arts to host Judy Frater as the Spring 2022 Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of the Arts (presenter) welcomes Judy Frater as the spring 2022 interdisciplinary artist-in-residence. Judy Frater is a curator, author and school director who lived in the Kutch region in Northwest …
Badger basketball teams celebrate Black History Month, honor Virgil Abloh with special edition shirts
As part of their celebration of Black History Month, the University of Wisconsin men’s and women’s basketball teams will wear shirts designed by the late UW alum Virgil Abloh, the fashion designer behind the Off-White brand.
UW’s Christy Clark-Pujara discusses impact of upcoming Center for Black Excellence and Culture
Christy Clark-Pujara, a tenured professor in the UW-Madison Department of Afro-American Studies, said the center can do a great job attracting Black professionals to the city and keeping those who are already here. “It can …
Celebrating National Women Physicians Day with a look back at UW history
On National Women Physicians Day 2022, we say thank you to our remarkable women physicians at UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
New book co-edited by UW’s Nicholas Hillman spotlights civil rights and higher education
Offering “a renewed vision for higher education policy making,” a new book that is co-edited by UW–Madison’s Nicholas Hillman with Gary Orfield of UCLA will be published in February by Harvard Education Press. Titled “Civil …
First Wave alum Ajanaé Dawkins selected as artist in residence at Taft Museum of Art
Dawkins is a poet, performer, and educator who earned her bachelor’s degree in 2018 as part of the 7th cohort of First Wave scholars. As the Taft’s 35th artist in residence, she will lead public programs, teach workshops, and visit schools in the Cincinnati area from April 10–23.
Black History Month events highlight contributions of Black people in media, arts, sports and entertainment
This year’s theme — Melanin in Media: The People, The Culture, The Blackprint — draws our attention to the contributions of Black people in media, arts, sports and entertainment, and the need to promote inclusion of authentic Black stories with characters that break racial stereotypes.
Outstanding Women of Color Awards Reception
The annual awards honor women of color among UW–Madison’s faculty, staff, students, and the Madison area who have made significant contributions to the campus community.
Campus events to celebrate the Year of the Tiger
Tuesday, Feb. 1st, marks the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Tiger.
Registration open for 10th annual Wisconsin Pre-Law Diversity Conference and Law Fair
You are cordially invited to join admissions officers, faculty, and staff from the University of Wisconsin Law School and the Marquette University Law School at the Tenth Annual Wisconsin Pre-Law Diversity Conference and Law Fair! This VIRTUAL event …
Join the first-ever UW Reading Indigenously book club
Wunk Sheek, TLAM, and the Native Nations Wellbeing Group are excited to announce we are hosting our first ever Reading Indigenously Book Club. For our first book, we will be reading New York Times Bestseller …