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UW alumnus helped establish Veterans Day
Biomedical Science Careers Student Conference
At 2017 Diversity Forum, a wealth of student voices infuse discussions on campus climate
The two-day Diversity Forum on Nov. 7 and 8 proved popular, with about 650 people taking in all or part of the first day, and for the first time, a second day of workshops, …
American Indian Studies Program (AISP) Scholarship Application due Nov. 6
The American Indian Studies Program (AISP) of the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to provide and maintain the highest levels of education, scholarship, leadership, and support to all students, staff, and faculty at the University. AISP …
DIP RAFFLE GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED: WEEK 23
Congratulations to Melanie Stebbins, the randomly selected winner of the Week 23 DIP Raffle Giveaway, who received a gift bag of items donated by the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement (DDEEA). We would like …
DIP RAFFLE GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED: WEEK 22
Congratulations to Raina Bloom, the randomly selected winner of the Week 14 DIP Raffle Giveaway, who has been awarded a gift bag of items donated by the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement. Thank …
DIP RAFFLE GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED: 21
Congratulations to Mary Duenas, the randomly selected winner of the Week 21 DIP Raffle Giveaway, who received a gift bag of items donated by the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement (DDEEA). Thank you …
UW-MADISON TO USE NEW SURVEY DATA TO IMPROVE CAMPUS CLIMATE
UW–Madison officials shared results today from the university’s first ever campus-wide climate survey, pledging to use the findings to make the campus more welcoming to all students.
The survey found that while most students view the climate at UW–Madison positively, that’s not true for everyone. In particular, students from historically underrepresented and disadvantaged groups report experiencing a less favorable campus climate than majority students.
“We must insist and ensure that every student on our campus is free from harm, feels a strong sense of belonging, and is treated with respect. Anything less is unacceptable,” says Chancellor Rebecca M. Blank. “We are working very hard to address these disparities, but this effort will require everyone’s involvement.”
In the fall of 2016, all undergraduate, graduate, professional and non-degree-seeking students were invited to take the survey of nearly 200 questions; 8,652 students did, a 21 percent response rate. The full results are available at diversity.wisc.edu/climate/survey.
Among the key findings:
About four out of five students report feeling very or extremely safe, welcome and respected, and 70 percent feel like they belong very or extremely often.
UW-MADISON TO USE NEW SURVEY DATA TO IMPROVE CAMPUS CLIMATE
UW–Madison officials shared results today from the university’s first ever campus-wide climate survey, pledging to use the findings to make the campus more welcoming to all students. The survey found that while most students view …
UW-Madison to use new survey data to improve campus climate
UW–Madison officials shared results today from the university’s first ever campus-wide climate survey, pledging to use the findings to make the campus more welcoming to all students. The survey found that while most students view …
Native November offers workshops, lectures and more
All month long, Native art, culture and heritage will be celebrated with a series of events on campus.
CELEBRATE NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
UW-Madison Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
November is National American Indian Heritage Month The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum …
Immigration Policies and Access to Health Care
Diversity Forum 2017 Detailed Schedule
2017 Diversity Forum Together: Building Cultural Capacity Day One Agenda, November 7 8:00-8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies Welcome by UW-Madison Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf Forum Overview by Patrick J. Sims, Vice …
Denita Willoughby – 2017 Distinguished Achievement Award recipient
Each year, the College of Engineering recognizes outstanding alumni during Engineers’ Day—a celebration of engineers, held on Homecoming weekend. Denita was among 10 engineers to receive awards in 2017 at an Oct. 20 banquet. We …
CEO Alumni Update: Xai Xiong joins Morgridge Center staff
Welcome Xai, our new Communications Specialist! Xai Xiong, also a UW-Madison alumnus, worked at the University of Wisconsin-Extension – FoodWIse as an Office Operations Associate. During his time at FoodWIse, he managed events, assisted with …
Odyssey Project’s Night of the Living Humanities
On Thursday, Oct. 26, Frederick Douglass, Frida Kahlo, and Maya Angelou will mingle with the public at the University Club, 803 State St. The room will overflow with historical figures thanks to Night of the …
New center seeks to foster religious dialogue on campus
Twelve students. Many religions. One common goal. A new program on campus called the Center for Religion and Global Citizenry is bringing together students of different beliefs, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and secular humanism, to …