A ceremony Tuesday celebrated the university’s new Black Cultural Center – “a place for people – not just black people, but the whole UW community – to learn about the vast contributions of black students …
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Morgridge Center seeking proposals for community-based learning/research
The Morgridge Center for Public Service is accepting proposals to fund the development of new community-based learning/research courses or the addition of a community-based learning/research component to existing courses to be taught in Spring 2018 …
STATEMENT TO OUR TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY
We believe that everyone deserves a safe place to live, work, and learn, free of bias, hate, and discrimination. Our transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender non-binary students, faculty, and staff add to the rich diversity …
Promoted, recently hired faculty of color honored at annual reception
Faculty of color at UW-Madison—a demographic that has increased 5 percent in the last 10 years—who got promoted or recently hired were honored Thursday during an annual reception in which top university administrators discussed diversity …
Statement to Our Transgender Community
We believe that everyone deserves a safe place to live, work, and learn, free of bias, hate, and discrimination. Our transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender non-binary students, faculty, and staff add to the rich diversity …
UW-Madison Diversity Division seeking Assistant Vice Provost/Chief Operating Officer
UW-Madison, recently ranked among the top ten public colleges in the nation by US News and World Report, is looking for an assistant vice provost to serve as the chief operating officer for the Division …
Queries Presented by PAVE, Sex Out Loud, and Ten Percent Society
PAVE, Sex Out Loud, and Ten Percent Society are teaming up to bring a series of educational workshops to the UW-Madison campus. The three part series will cover sex ed, relationships, and media representation. These …
Become an ‘Our Wisconsin’ Facilitator
Interested in being a facilitator for Our Wisconsin? Learn about becoming a Badger Way Facilitator! Go to the online application.
Register today for Pieces of the Puzzle: Intersectionality 101
Hosted by UW-Madison Multicultural Student Center, the first part of Pieces of the Puzzle: Intersectionality 101 will be held Monday, Feb. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The second part will be held Thursday, …
UW–Madison outlines policies on immigrant students, faculty and staff
In recent weeks, many around campus, and in the broader community, have expressed concerns about the future of undocumented or international students, staff, and faculty and their families. This includes those students who presently benefit …
Paula Bonner stepping down as Wisconsin Alumni Association’s leader
Paula Bonner likes to dust off an old quote from former UW-Madison Chancellor Donna Shalala when she talks about the power and influence of alumni at colleges and universities. “Donna used to say, ‘When the …
UW-Madison expanding diversity training program
Nearly all new UW-Madison students will be encouraged to participate in a diversity training program next year after about 1,000 students participated in the program this past fall. The program, known as Our Wisconsin, is …
Madison 365 Salutes 2 on Tuesday: Gail Ford
Detroit native Gail Ford is the assistant director of UW’s PEOPLE Program, which helps students of color get to and through the University of Wisconsin. She was also the keynote speaker at last year’s Black …
Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown’s ‘Funky Drummer,’ Dead at 73
Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown‘s one-time drummer and the creator of one of hip-hop’s most popular samples, has died at the age of 73. Stubblefield’s wife, Jody Hannon, confirmed the drummer’s death to Rolling Stone. The cause …
Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Internship Program due March 1
Applications for the Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Native American Student 2017 Internship Program, “Investing in the Future”, are due on March 1, 2017. The Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (WTCAC) is advertising summer internship positions, headquartered …
TV personality Carmen De La Paz to keynote Latino Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala
The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County have announced that TV personality Carmen De La Paz will be the keynote speaker at their Annual Gala on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Madison Marriott Hotel. …
Black History Month Program: African Americans in Wisconsin
Please join us for a special Black History Month Program: African Americans in Wisconsin on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Urban League of Greater Madison, 2222 S. Park St. …
Please Join Us for the DIP Launch Party
RSVP Here: http://go.wisc.edu/2k8xbg When: Friday, February 17th, 12:30 –2:00 pm Where: Gordon Commons, Symphony Room REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
R.E.E.L Change Model Implementation Updates
University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to providing a welcoming environment that enables all students, faculty and staff to thrive. Individuals and groups from across campus have embraced his challenge and devoted significant time and energy …
Campus Climate Survey Update
In the Fall of 2016, all UW-Madison students were asked to take part in a Campus Climate survey. The survey asked questions about the climate on campus for students. Results will be used to guide …