Congratulations to Susan Nossal, the randomly-selected winner of the Week 19 DIP Raffle Giveaway, who has been awarded a gift bag of items donated by the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement (DDEEA). Thank …
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UPDATE FROM DEAN LORI BERQUAM: THREE DOWN, THREE TO GO
Lori Berquam, vice provost for student life and dean of students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, removes a cap to reveal her balding head on June 27, 2017. Berquam recently pasted the midpoint in her …
New Black Cultural Center Set to Open Under New Director Karla Foster
Just before the end of the spring semester, the University of Wisconsin-Madison held a grand opening for its new Black Cultural Center, located at 716 Langdon street in the Red Gym. Last month it was announced that …
DIP RAFFLE GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED: WEEK 18
Congratulations to Sa Seng Xiong, the randomly selected winner of the Week 18 DIP Raffle Giveaway, who has been awarded a DDEEA Gift Bag. Thank you to Sa Seng for submitting an initiative for the …
Chief Roman’s blog: On the Side of Peace
In her latest blog post, UWPD Chief Kristen Roman addresses recent events in Charlottesville, Berkeley and elsewhere, and how UW-Madison approaches these issues.
Ho-Chunk Elder to Lead Informal Native Language Class
The American Indian Studies Program and the Ho-Chunk Nation are pleased to announce that we will be offering informal (non-credit) classes in the Hoocąk language this fall, under the direction of esteemed Ho-Chunk elder and …
Brand New Badger: A passionate voice on race relations chooses UW-Madison for grad school
During his undergraduate years at UW–Whitewater, Kyree Brooks increasingly sought to use his platform as a student leader to improve race relations. It was a role he naturally gravitated to, but also one thrust upon …
New ASM chair apologizes to Jewish community for actions in previous session
ASM also passed resolution against anti-Semitism, other forms of hatred.
Chancellor to new students: Despite differences, ‘you now share a common identity as Badgers’
UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank welcomed thousands of freshmen and transfer students to campus Tuesday by encouraging them to get to know each other and themselves better. Mix with people who see the world differently, Blank …
DIP RAFFLE GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED: WEEK 17
Congratulations to Mary Johnson, the randomly selected winner of the Week 17 DIP Raffle Giveaway, who received a gift bag of items donated by UW Housing. Thank you to Mary for submitting her initiative on …
Latinx Heritage Month: Seductive Ritmo 5th Edition
The Brothers of Lambda Theta Phi – Gamma Theta Chapter present the 5th edition of SEDUCTIVE RITMO. That’s right after three years we are bringing back one of our favorite events. This event will kick …
Chancellor Blank’s statement on Title IX and sexual assault
No student on our campus should have to deal with sexual assault. We have worked hard to develop a set of policies and practices that serve our students well and we do not plan to …
Latinx Heritage Month Kick-Off Sept. 15
Chancellor Blank: Repealing DACA puts promising students at risk
In a statement, Blank says, “We urge the administration and our congressional representatives to find a balanced approach that does not jeopardize the ability of our students to pursue their dreams and does not run …
Madison World Music Festival Sept. 15-16
Presented By Wisconsin Union Theater Music and dance from unique and unexpected parts of the world. This festival is a celebration of cultures and takes place on the famous Memorial Union Terrace and the Willy Street Fair …
Child care center offers ‘a diverse, rich, cultural and international community’
Eagle’s Wing Child Care in University Apartments is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Each semester, approximately 30 countries are represented, with more than 60 since Eagle’s Wing began. “It’s a good opportunity for your child to see …
UW LGBT Campus Center Welcome Back Ice Cream Social & Resource Fair
Enjoy free ice cream? Want to learn about getting involved and LGBTQ+ supportive connections on campus? Come to the LGBT Campus Center’s Ice Cream Social and Welcome Back Resource Fair! There will be an ice …
Lizzo: Up-and-Coming Superstar Comes to Shannon Hall
The Wisconsin Union Theater is thrilled to announce that Lizzo will perform in Shannon Hall on Saturday, September 23rd, 2017, at 8:00 pm. Pricing is as follows: UW-Madison students are $14, Union Members and Non-UW …
EL ARTE COMO LENGUAJE UNIVERSAL QUE IMPACTA EL ÁNIMO: Espiritualidad, energía y transformación
PEOPLE Alumni in the News: Carlos Edwardo Gacharná Published by La Comunidad Newspaper ¡Hola! Mi nombre es Carlos Eduardo Gacharná y soy colombiano. Nací en Bogotá, Colombia, pero mi familia se mudó a Madison cuando tenía …
Time to Speak Out
After working for more than seven years on social justice issues in Madison, it’s time for Native Americans to become a larger part of the community dialogue on racial inequality. Just as alarming is the fact that even in a city of well-educated residents, I have …