It took mentors, counselors, friends and family who believed in him and a supportive environment at UW–Madison to enable the Hon. Rev. Everett D. Mitchell (JD ’10) to unlock his potential and become the community leader he is today.
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American Indian Studies Colloquium: Research Through Indigenous Eyes
Hmong Institute plans statewide speaker series to mark 45th anniversary of diaspora
The year 2020 marks the 45th anniversary of the Hmong Diaspora. Forty-five years ago the Hmong had to flee Laos because it was no longer safe for them. Forty-five years later, who are the Hmong? …
Provost’s Diversity Liaison Project is Pleased to Call for Applications
Program Description Led by the Vice Provost & Chief Diversity Officer (VCPDO) and the Vice Provost for Faculty & Staff (VPFS), The Diversity Liaison Project (DLP) will provide a hands-on approach to offering more opportunities …
UW-Madison Dance Revolutionary Mary Hinkson
Before she was a world-leading dancer, Mary Hinkson ’46, MS’47 learned to thrive in a segregated Madison. “There are times when I believe ‘Bunny’ was born to dance,” said Cordelia Chew Hinkson of her daughter …
Breaking the Mold
When Daniel Zhu ’04 graduated from UW–Madison with degrees in international business and Chinese, he didn’t expect to become the founder of a production media team 15 years later. His company, StanceElements, showcases different art movements …
Graduate Students: Join Us for a Community Engagement Discussion on Ojibwe Language
2020 GLOBAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM EXPLORES MANY PATHS TOWARD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
With its 16th annual Global Health Symposium, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute invites indigenous scholars and community members to help explore the many ways to advance health across the world. They will join faculty, staff, clinicians …
Local leader honored as “Hometown Hero” for work with low-income community
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) — State lawmakers recognized a local leader as a “Hometown Hero” for decades of giving opportunities to Madison’s low-income community. Carmen Porco received the “Hometown Hero” honor on Thursday. Rev. Dr. Carmen Porco …
2ND ANNUAL LGBTQ+ HEALTH SUMMIT
The LGBTQ+ Health Summit educates and activates the health sciences community on LGBTQ+ health and creates new pathways to serve LGBTQ+ communities.
Indigenous Law Students Association to host 34th Annual Coming Together of Peoples conference
The Indigenous Law Students Association (ILSA) at the University of Wisconsin Law School–presents its 34th Annual Coming Together of Peoples conference, featuring two days of speakers and panels on a variety of Federal Indian law …
UW Health Hosts Mindfulness Retreat for Black, Indigenous, Latinx & other People of Color
In a society where unconscious bias, microaggressions, institutionalized racism, and systemic injustices are so deeply ingrained, healing is an ongoing process. When conflict and division are everyday realities, our instincts tell us to close ranks, …
Every Vote Counts in a Democracy; Use Your Voice at the Ballot Box
A view by Patrick J. Sims, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion Every January we celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his peaceful quest for civil rights in …
Equity and inclusion champion Roger Pulliam has passed away
Roger Pulliam, a champion of equity and inclusion at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater who devoted his life to opening the doors of education for everyone, has died at the age of 77. He passed away …
Join Us on Tuesday for February DDEEA Lunch & Learn
DDEEA Global Scholars Summer 2020 Deadline is Feb. 15
DDEEA Global Scholars Scholarship This scholarship is available to UW-Madison students participating in the following Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement affiliated programs: Center for Educational Opportunity, Chancellor’s & Powers Knapp Scholarship Program, First …
Apply to the McNair Scholars Program today!
Nursing Workforce Diversity Conference is Feb. 26
The annual Nursing Workforce Diversity Conference connects nurses, nursing students, healthcare employers and educators in order to develop more inclusive healthcare systems that welcome diverse nurses and enable them to succeed and thrive. The event …
Spring 2020 EID Retreat Open to All UW-Madison Campus Employees
Please join us on Friday, March 6th for the spring 2020 Employee Engagement, Inclusion & Diversity (EID) retreat. This retreat will be an opportunity to learn about and discuss the current state of the EID …
Campus Climate Progress Report – Spring 2020
UW–Madison is committed to creating a welcoming environment that enables all students, faculty and staff to thrive. Here’s some of what we’ve accomplished this past fall with our Diversity Framework goals in mind.