UW–Madison’s Gloria Ladson-Billings received another major honor today when the Horace Mann League presented her with its 2022 Outstanding Public Educator Award. The Horace Mann League, which is marking its 100th year of existence, recognized …
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Construction to start on Divine Nine Garden Plaza
Just over a year after launching the Divine Nine Garden Plaza Fund and campaign, the Student Affairs Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Advancement teams surpassed their goal of $250,000 by raising over $275,000 …
Grad student aims to highlight Hmong academic excellence in biosciences
Kao Lee Yang (MPA, N&PP ‘24) created a Twitter account in January 2022 to highlight Hmong academic excellence in the biological sciences, creating a “positive outcome” from a difficult situation. In October, 2021, Yang posted …
AFRICaide International Women’s Day event
The 9th annual International Women’s Day event will be held on March 5 as a virtual event with an in-person reception and Global Marketplace to follow. Register now to receive the Zoom meeting link via email …
Annual ‘Moonshine’ performance and masterclass coming Feb. 25
The free Moonshine event is a celebration of Black History Month, with live music, contemporary theater and dance performances that includes West African, Afro-Caribbean Dancehall, and hip-hop dance forms.
Beyond Black Girl Magic: Normalizing and Centering Black Women’s Mental Health
In recognition of Black History Month, UHS Mental Health Services will host a panel discussion on Monday, February 28 at 6 p.m. This event will be held via Zoom. The “Beyond Black Girl Magic: Normalizing …
Black faculty and staff share ‘What Black History Month Means to Me’
Black faculty and staff at UW–Madison reflect on their personal connection to Black History Month and why it’s important in their lives and their work.
Costume designer Ruth E. Carter to provide Black History Month keynote
Legendary costume designer Ruth E. Carter will provide the Black History Month keynote address in a special event on Sunday, Feb. 27 in Union South.
‘Indigenous Perspectives’ exhibition features art by UW alumni, students, faculty
An new exhibition at Memorial Union features a collection of artworks created by Indigenous UW–Madison alumni, students, and faculty from the School of Education’s Art Department. Titled “Madison Alumni: A Legacy of Indigenous Perspectives” and …
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.
‘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.
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.
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 …
Photos: Divine Nine stroll wows crowd at Kohl Center
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.
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 …
‘Diversity is Disruption’ — Louis Macias takes on new role as Chief Diversity Officer for CALS
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 …
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 …
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 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.