On a brilliantly lit fall morning, with an appropriate breeze in the air, the University of Wisconsin–Madison raised the flag of the Ho-Chunk Nation atop Bascom Hall Friday, on land the Ho-Chunk call Teejop, or …
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Chancellor Blank: Recognizing our shared history with the Ho-Chunk Nation
I hope some of you were able to join us Friday morning as we welcomed leaders of the Ho-Chunk Nation to campus for the raising of the Ho-Chunk Nation flag atop Bascom Hall — the …
Odyssey Beyond Bars program receives state award for prison education
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Odyssey Beyond Bars (OBB) program received the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Eisenberg Award for its work in giving people who are incarcerated the ability to take college courses and improve their …
School of Nursing receives award for diversity initiatives
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing has been selected as a 2021 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recipient by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in …
Diversity Forum keynote: Anti-Asian American hate another danger of pandemic
Stop AAPI Hate co-founder Dr. Russell Jeung gave the keynote at the hybrid UW–Madison Diversity Forum on Nov. 2, 2021.
Native November: Celebrating Native and Indigenous people at UW–Madison
Celebrating #UWNativeNovember: A historic flag-raising, ‘crafternoons’, and a new position dedicated to supporting Native and Indigenous students.
Flag of Ho-Chunk Nation to fly atop Bascom Hall for first time in university’s history
On Nov. 5, UW–Madison will fly the flag of the Ho-Chunk Nation atop Bascom Hall, part of an ongoing commitment to educate the campus community about First Nations history and to recognize the land as the ancestral home of the Ho-Chunk.
Breaking Racial Lines: The formation of Black Greek-Letter Organizations at UW–Madison
The Black fraternal system at UW–Madison has built a legacy of community, resistance, and perseverance.
Ho-Chunk Nation flag to be raised at Bascom on Nov. 5
For the first time in the history of UW–Madison, the Ho-Chunk Nation’s flag will fly above Bascom Hall on Nov 5 as part of our ongoing commitment to moving from ignorance to awareness with the Ho-Chunk Nation and the other First Nations in Wisconsin.
Ageism: Bad for health, healthcare, and research
School of Nursing faculty discuss the broad reach of ageism, from health research to care provision, to health policy and funding decisions, to the dearth of providers specializing in older adult care.
Division of Extension to host Native November Speaker Series
The series will feature speakers examining different aspects of Indigenous life, language, culture and history every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon during November.
The Stories We Tell: Sharing Black Activism Experiences at UW–Madison
Celebrate Multicultural Homecoming by joining a cross-generational discussion on the lived experiences of participating in Black student activism at UW–Madison.
UW alumna launches research project examining how COVID-19 affects Black students’ college choices
Tangela Blakely Reavis (MS’13, PhD’17) is a first-generation college graduate. She grew up attending public schools in New Haven, Connecticut. The city is home to Yale, one of the most prestigious, well-respected universities in the …
Celebrate UW-Madison Multicultural Homecoming
Make your plans now for Multicultural Homecoming 2021!
UW–Madison launches Center for DREAMers to support Wisconsin’s undocumented young adults
Erika Rosales and Erin Barbato teamed up to lead a statewide “Center for DREAMers” where they will coordinate legal representation, mental and social services, and career and educational counseling for the nearly 7,000 estimated DACA …
Campus Climate Survey social media toolkit
Use this social media toolkit to help raise awareness of what the survey is and why it’s important.
Second Campus Climate Survey to assess student experiences of UW campus
UW–Madison will invite all students to take part in a campus climate survey from Oct. 19 until Nov. 8.
Call for Proposals: Seeking presentations for student development conference for PEOPLE scholars
Level Up is an academic and leadership development conference designed for second-, third- and fourth-year PEOPLE scholars.
Registration now open for the 2021 UW–Madison Diversity Forum
The 2021 Diversity Forum will be held Nov. 2 and 3 as a hybrid in-person and virtual conference with keynote addresses by Dr. Russell Jeung and Steven Canals.
Photos: Wunk Sheek powwow celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day, honors families separated by boarding school policy
The Wunk Sheek Native American student organization held a powwow in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11 at the Gordon Dining and Event Center.