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News Archive
Don’t miss the Class of 2020 Celebration
Graduates of the Class of 2020, We look forward to welcoming you back to campus September 17–19, 2021, to celebrate all of your accomplishments. Event details, registration, student speaker opportunity, and Photos with Abe sign-up …
Percival Matthews named interim associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion at School of Education
Matthews is an associate professor with our highly regarded Department of Educational Psychology. Starting on Aug. 1, he will devote 80% of his time to the interim associate dean position and to leading the School of Education’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
An update on the Public History Project
Director Kacie Lucchini Butcher discusses the UW–Madison Public History Project — “a multi-year effort to uncover and give voice to those who experienced, challenged and overcame prejudice on campus” — as it builds toward a public exhibit in fall 2022.
Laura Hiebing joins ACTS as Native American Advisor
We want to welcome Laura Hiebing to the role of the Indigenous Student Services Coordinator in the Academic Coaching and Tutoring Services unit. Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working with Native American …
SPOTLIGHT: Sharing Joy and ‘Posse Love!’
Summer is a key season for Posse. It’s when Posse cohorts arrive on campus, join up with the UW Posse family and attach their link in the Posse legacy (indicated by origin city and cohort …
Reckoning With UW–Madison’s History: Resources to continue the learning process
The resources at the link below are being offered following the June 29 DoIT Equity & Diversity Committee event, “Reckoning With Our History: UW–Madison’s History of Discrimination and Resistance.” Special thanks to presenter Kacie Lucchini …
Derrick Smith, Tracy Williams to Focus on DEI Education, Development & Contractors
The UW-Madison Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement is pleased to announce Derrick L. Smith has joined its management team as Senior Co-Director of External Relations, Partnerships, and Development. Smith will share duties with …
WIDA’s Erika Rosales wins $110K Wisconsin Idea Grant to help DREAMers
WIDA and the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) are delighted to congratulate Erika Rosales, WIDA human resources coordinator, on her two-year, $110,000 grant from the Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment to create the “Center for DREAMers at …
Appleton attorney Yadira Rein likely first person of color appointed judge in Outagamie County
Press Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Yadira Rein, an Appleton-based attorney, to serve as a circuit court judge in Outagamie County.
11 facts about the Wisconsin LGBTQ community you might not have known, until now
Wisconsin has a long and rich history of advocacy when it comes to LGBTQ rights, dating back well before the Stonewall Riots in 1969 spurred national activism for the queer community. But much of the state’s history is …
DoIT Presents: Reckoning With Our History: UW–Madison’s History Of Discrimination And Resistance
We’re pleased to extend an invitation to you to participate in what promises to be an impactful event focusing on the historical context and origins of racism and discrimination on our campus. Sponsored by DoIT’s …
LaVar Charleston named UW–Madison’s next chief diversity officer
LaVar Charleston, an innovative leader and accomplished researcher with nearly two decades of experience related to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education, has been named to lead the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s diversity and inclusion efforts.
First non-binary person to serve on student government at UW–Madison
Adrian Lampron, UW student government chairperson, is believed to be the first non-binary individual to be elected student government chair at UW–Madison.
Outstanding Woman of Color Award 2021 Call for Nominations
The UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards acknowledge and honor women of color among UW–Madison faculty, staff, students (undergraduate or post-baccalaureate) and in the Greater Madison community, who have made outstanding contributions in one or more …
Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus to Celebrate Juneteenth
Celebrate Juneteenth with the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus on Friday, June 18, 10 a.m. at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Come celebrate Juneteenth with Members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, Lt. Governor Barnes & Congresswoman …
Boys & Girls Clubs of America to co-host COVID conversation with U.S. Attorney General
In a truly exciting upcoming virtual opportunity, BGCA has the extreme honor of co-hosting a timely and interesting conversation at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 16 with the U.S. Surgeon General hosted by the …
TODAY – Vaccine Clinic June 15… Get your second dose! Bring a friend!
Join us for our next vaccine clinic. Walk-ins welcome. No insurance. No ID. No cost. 12 and older. Did you attend the last vaccine clinic at the Urban League? If so, please don’t forgot to come …
Campus, community celebrate Juneteenth; flag to fly at UW–Madison for first time
The Wisconsin Union will display the Juneteenth flag at Union buildings from June 18 to 21 to commemorate the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people were freed in the former Confederacy.
Popular Community Dane Dances! to Return in August
Dane Dances! will be coming back to the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center rooftop on Fridays in August for its 22nd season after being postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dane Dances …