Dr. Kaylene Fiala, (Chancellor’s Scholar ’15) and (M.D. ’17 UWSMPH) will begin residency in Child Neurology at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, Ill., this summer. Dr. Matt Murphy, (Powers-Knapp Scholar ’12) and …
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DeShawn McKinney wins Marshall Scholarship
Deshawn McKinney is a man with a plan. Kind of. “My path in college has just been letting the wind carry me wherever it does and I’ll land somewhere,” says the UW-Madison senior majoring in …
Project aims to create engaging, inclusive classroom discussions
The Discussion Project, a new professional development opportunity beginning this fall at UW-Madison, addresses that goal. It is intended to help UW faculty and academic staff members both facilitate high-quality classroom discussions and prepare their …
Speaker inspires, challenges diversity commitment
“Are you doing this for a talking point or for window dressing?” These words hung in the air as Wisconsin MBA students listened to a recent talk by Angela Russell, director of diversity and inclusion at CUNA …
Black Cultural Center Grand Opening Continues the Legacy and Celebration
The staff and community of the Multicultural Student Center, Division of Student Life, invite you to the UW-Madison Black Cultural Center Grand Opening Celebration. Throughout the day, the Black Cultural Center (BCC) will host events …
Native American Elder to Speak on Creating Trust and Partnerships
On Tuesday, May 2, at noon in room 1248 Health Sciences Learning Center at UW-Madison, Wes Martin, Jr. (Oneida Nation), current President of the Great Lakes Native American Elders Association (GLNAEA), will be discussing building …
Vice Provost & CDO Patrick Sims Gives Diversity Update to Faculty Senate
A year after passing a resolution to support cultural competency as part of faculty’s ongoing professional development, the Faculty Senate heard Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer Patrick Sims provide an update May 1 on …
Finals Week Study Jam
UW-Madison Welcomes New Bias Response and Advocacy Coordinator
Satya Chima, an experienced advocate for students, has joined the UW-Madison Dean of Students Office as bias response and advocacy coordinator. In the newly created position, Chima will assist and support students in reporting and …
Campus celebrates grand opening of Black Cultural Center
A full day of events marked the grand opening of UW-Madison’s Black Cultural Center in the Red Gym May 3.
Vice Provost & CDO Patrick Sims Gives Diversity Update to Faculty Senate
A year after passing a resolution to support cultural competency as part of faculty’s ongoing professional development, the Faculty Senate heard Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer Patrick Sims provide an update May 1 on …
New American Ethnicities & Popular Song course fulfills Ethnic Studies Requirement
Music 319, American Ethnicities and Popular Song will debut in Summer Session 2017 (June 19 – August 13), meeting Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:55 – 11:25 a.m. The course fulfills the ethnic studies required to graduate. This course examines the …
Black Cultural Center Grand Opening Celebration is May 3rd All Day
The staff and community of the Multicultural Student Center, Division of Student Life, invite you to the UW-Madison Black Cultural Center Grand Opening Celebration. Throughout the day, the Black Cultural Center (BCC) will host events …
UW-Madison student one of two finalists for inaugural title of National Youth Poet Laureate
Hajjar Baban began finding her voice as a writer the way many people do, recording her thoughts in a private journal. Then one day, as a high school sophomore, she searched online for a poetry …
April 27th UBUNTU to feature Karla Foster and Christopher Barnes
Make sure to come out to UBUNTU this week on April 27th! Come fellowship with other Black students, faculty and staff. The one and only Karla Foster, herself and the magnificent Chris Barnes (PEOPLE Program) …
The JVN Project Presents: The Word Power Grand Slam Finals!
Come out to support the youth of Madison on April 28, 2017! This slam will determine who will be representing Madison, WI at the Brave New Voices youth poetry festival. Hosted by the Overture Center for …
Gloria Ladson-Billings Will Receive AERA Presidential Citation This Weekend in San Antonio
When I call Gloria Ladson-Billings up to talk about her receiving a Presidential Citation at the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, this weekend, she tells me that she doesn’t …
UWPD chief outlines plans to form community advisory committee
In a new blog post, Chief Kristen Roman discusses her plans to build trust through community engagement and collaboration. Read more
April STEM Events, New Service Learning Class Announced for Fall 2017
OUR LIVES Seeks Submissions for Influential LGBTQ + People of Color List
Our Lives is working to compile a list of influential LGBTQ+ people of color in the greater Madison area—as well as all across Wisconsin—and we need your help. If you know someone who should be included, please …