Celebrate Juneteenth with the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus on Friday, June 18, 10 a.m. at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Come celebrate Juneteenth with Members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, Lt. Governor Barnes & Congresswoman …
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LaVar Charleston named UW–Madison’s next chief diversity officer
LaVar Charleston, an innovative leader and accomplished researcher with nearly two decades of experience related to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education, has been named to lead the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s diversity and inclusion efforts.
DoIT Presents: Reckoning With Our History: UW–Madison’s History Of Discrimination And Resistance
We’re pleased to extend an invitation to you to participate in what promises to be an impactful event focusing on the historical context and origins of racism and discrimination on our campus. Sponsored by DoIT’s …
11 facts about the Wisconsin LGBTQ community you might not have known, until now
Wisconsin has a long and rich history of advocacy when it comes to LGBTQ rights, dating back well before the Stonewall Riots in 1969 spurred national activism for the queer community. But much of the state’s history is …
Appleton attorney Yadira Rein likely first person of color appointed judge in Outagamie County
Press Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Yadira Rein, an Appleton-based attorney, to serve as a circuit court judge in Outagamie County.
Dr. Russell Jeung, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, named keynote speaker at 2021 Diversity Forum
Dr. Russell Jeung, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, will provide the day one keynote address at the 2021 UW–Madison Diversity Forum.
New director of Division of the Arts named
Chris Walker, an artist and an experienced and influential leader in the arts on campus, has been named the new director of the Division of the Arts. Walker is a professor in the School of …
Campus, community celebrate Juneteenth; flag to fly at UW–Madison for first time
The Wisconsin Union will display the Juneteenth flag at Union buildings from June 18 to 21 to commemorate the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people were freed in the former Confederacy.
Popular Community Dane Dances! to Return in August
Dane Dances! will be coming back to the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center rooftop on Fridays in August for its 22nd season after being postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dane Dances …
Boys & Girls Clubs of America to co-host COVID conversation with U.S. Attorney General
In a truly exciting upcoming virtual opportunity, BGCA has the extreme honor of co-hosting a timely and interesting conversation at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 16 with the U.S. Surgeon General hosted by the …
TODAY – Vaccine Clinic June 15… Get your second dose! Bring a friend!
Join us for our next vaccine clinic. Walk-ins welcome. No insurance. No ID. No cost. 12 and older. Did you attend the last vaccine clinic at the Urban League? If so, please don’t forgot to come …
UW System Board Of Regents Elects First Native American President
Edmund Manydeeds will serve as president of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents for the 2021-2022 school year.
University Health Services Celebrates Pride Month
University Health Services honors Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month along with the many contributions and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community at UW–Madison. Pride Month is celebrated in June each year to …
Black is Beautiful Benefit: Juneteenth Celebration
The annual Juneteenth Celebration is set for June 19, 2021, from noon to 10 p.m. at The Biergarten at Olbrich Park. Admission is free. The team at the Biergarten at Olbrich Park proudly state our …
School of Pharmacy volunteers help vaccinate underserved communities
The School of Pharmacy, Fitchburg Family Pharmacy, and the Boys and Girls Club partner to increase COVID-19 vaccine access and address hesitancy among BIPOC communities — with recognition from the White House
Nominations sought for award honoring advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ+ communities
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking nominations of UW–Madison faculty, staff, students or community members for the 2021 UW System P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People. Recipients from all UW …
Raimey-Noland Campaign to seek gifts supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
School of Pharmacy Partnership Aims to Increase Vaccine Access in Communities of Color
A new partnership between the School of Pharmacy, Fitchburg Family Pharmacy, and the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County is taking steps to increase COVID-19 vaccine access and awareness among BIPOC communities through a series of community-focused events.
Reflecting on the Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder
Dr. Cheryl B. Gittens, interim Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion, shares her thoughts on the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder and the wave of support for Black lives and social justice that followed.
Congratulatory banners part of larger effort to promote Indigenous languages
As UW–Madison graduates celebrated commencement this spring, banners and yard signs around campus congratulated them in the Indigenous languages of the state, including Ho-Chunk and Ojibwe.