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.
First non-binary person to serve on student government at UW–Madison
Adrian Lampron, UW student government chairperson, is believed to be the first non-binary individual to be elected student government chair at UW–Madison.
Outstanding Woman of Color Award 2021 Call for Nominations
The UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards acknowledge and honor women of color among UW–Madison faculty, staff, students (undergraduate or post-baccalaureate) and in the Greater Madison community, who have made outstanding contributions in one or more …
Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus to Celebrate Juneteenth
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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.
Raimey-Noland Campaign to seek gifts supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
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 …
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
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.
AAPI Healing Spaces on May 19 & May 27
The AAPI Coalition of WI will be co-sponsoring healing spaces throughout the month of May! The programs are open to participants who identify as AAPI and to keep these spaces engaging each program will be …