The year 2014 is off to an amazing start with a whirlwind of hot events that helped keep the symptoms of Wisconsin Winter hibernation at bay.
News Archive
Feedback requested on draft of diversity framework
As the spring semester reaches its midterm, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Ad Hoc Diversity Planning Committee has completed an initial draft of a new campus framework for diversity. Based on over a year of reflection …
Center for Educational Opportunity (CeO) celebrates 20 years of success
CEO Scholars have found a place to learn, share and grow together. It’s been 20 years since visionary leaders brought the TRIO program to UW-Madison. Today, more than 1,076 successful UW-Madison graduates have come through …
Mercile Lee, student advocate and mentor, retires with honor
As Mercile Lee prepares to leave Bascom Hall for the last time as an administrator, she has eschewed recognition for her many years of dedication to the Chancellor’s and Powers-Knapp Scholarship Programs.
2013 Diversity Forum in Review
More than 800 participants attended the Oct. 21 and 22 UW Madison annual Diversity Forum on the UW-Madison campus. Hosted by the Office of the Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer, this year’s forum was …
Why Your Input is Key to the Diversity Planning Committee
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is asking campus and community members to help create a new framework for diversity and inclusion. The first five campus and four community sessions were held during October and November at venues …
Join Wisconsin’s MLK Day Activities and Observations
Hazel Symonette honored for Humanitarian Service
A University of Wisconsin-Madison staff member is one of the recipients of this year’s City-County Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awards. Hazel Symonette, founder and director of the Student Success Institute and program …
Bouchet Graduate Student Honor Society Conference & Induction Ceremony
The annual Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Student Honor Society UW-Madison Chapter Conference and Induction Ceremony is this Friday, Feb. 27, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the University Club, 803 State Street on the Memorial Library Mall.
The Badger’s Homecoming celebration is for everyone
Colleagues, Alumni and Friends: As you all know, our administrative evolution required a pause in August. Now that we’re up and running stronger and more focused than ever, we plan to join the larger movement …
Join Us for the 2013 Diversity Forum
Monday & Tuesday, October 21-22, 2013 Union South, Varsity Hall 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. You can still REGISTER ONLINE. Setting precedent as a two-day conference for educators, students and community leaders across Wisconsin, the …
Autumn Exercise for Your Creative Mind
As we all know, life-long learning is a mantra that keeps us all vibrantly alive, actively growing and creatively nimble. To that end, our partners across campus are offering an ongoing plethora of opportunities to pursue …
Seven Honored as 2013 Outstanding Women of Color
The seven winners of the 2012-2013 University of Wisconsin-Madison Outstanding Women of Color awards exemplify being deeply rooted in both the campus and the Madison community through their work toward social justice, service, research and community building. …
Diversity and Educational Achievement: A Wisconsin Agenda
Monday & Tuesday, October 21-22, 2013 Union South, Varsity Hall 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Setting precedent as a two-day conference for educators, students and community leaders across Wisconsin, the Diversity Forum is pleased to present …
2013 Badger Homecoming
“An Evening on the Town: Multicultural Alumni Soiree” It was good to meet and see all of you (even if we didn’t get a picture) — let’s do this again next year!
Passing The Mic: 9th Annual Hip Hop Arts Festival
Presented by the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) and Wisconsin Book Festival in honor of John “Vietnam” Nguyen Location for All Events: Promenade Hall, Overture Centers for the Arts October 17–19 Featuring Gil Scott-Heron’s Daughter …
Diversity & inclusion planning committee seeks input
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is asking community members to help create a new framework for diversity and inclusion. The tentative name for the currently evolving diversity plan is: Forward Together: UW-Madison’s Framework for Diversity and Inclusive …
Sims and Paredes take diversity division helm
As Damon Williams departs from his position as UW-Madison’s chief diversity officer, two campus figures involved in efforts to create a more inclusive university will help guide its diversity initiatives over the next year.
First Wave’s 7th Cohort joins campus community
Members of the 7th Cohort of the First Wave Hip Hop and Urban Arts Learning Community arrived on campus this summer and are preparing to begin their freshman year. They include: Hiwot Adilow of Philadelphia, a …
PEOPLE Scholars continue to rise to the challenge
One of the most successful long-term diversity pipelines to higher education in the nation, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s PEOPLE (Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence) continues to increase the number of college-ready students applying …