The Spaces In Between What does it mean to be Asian Pacific Islander Desi American? This fundamental question of APIDA identity has been met with answers as diverse as the community membership itself. On one …
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James Flores Lecture: Land Grant University
UW Madison’s AISES chapter would like to extend an invitation to all for our next guest speaker. Today, April 1st at 6:30 UW Madison’s Native American Outreach and Recruiter, James Flores will be presenting on …
“The Zionist Argument and the Argument about Zionism” webinar on April 9
It is not too late to register for this Friday’s webinar on “The Zionist Argument and the Argument about Zionism” with Dr. Donna Robinson Divine. The webinar will take place at 10 AM PT/1 PM …
Weston Roundtable Lecture: ‘Land use, land tenure, and resource management on tribal lands’
Dr. Bulltail’s research interests center on the interactions of land use and natural resource management in tribal communities, promoting capacity-building and equity. Her research framework stresses that effective sovereignty is tied to overall resource management. …
Join UW-Madison’s Languages Initiative & Enwejig for Monday, April 12, Presentation
Register here: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwof-uuqDojH9TGqAEHSFZ3Q4y4MQfNgHK7
Support the 2021 Black Business Resiliency Showcase
Join the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce for our 2021 Black Business Resiliency Showcase on Thursday, May 6. Our annual event will be virtual this year and includes opportunities to network, local and national speakers …
Torsheika Maddox promoted to new role in diversity leadership
In her new role, Dr. Maddox will utilize her skills as a trained sociologist (demographer), organizational and project manager, and higher education leader to enhance the strategy and operational areas of the division while working to strengthen the institutional impact of chief diversity officer’s campuswide scope of responsibilities.
April 20 SMPH Diversity Summit to focus on health of Latinx community
Register today for the Diversity Summit on Tuesday, April 20 at 4 p.m., co-sponsored by the School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health. This virtual event will focus on the health of the …
‘Primer For An Impossible Conversation’ performances will explore the topic of race through dialogue, dance tonight, April 9
The Wisconsin Union Theater will host two virtual streaming performances of “Primer for an Impossible Conversation,” an interdisciplinary arts work centering on dialogue about race, followed by a moderated conversation with theater artists and co-creators …
Join the campus screening/discussion of 2020 Tribeca Film Festival documentary “Picture a Scientist”
From Friday, March 12, through Sunday, March 14, campus will be hosting the screening of the movie Picture a Scientist, a 2020 Tribeca Film Festival documentary highlighting the struggles of three famous female scientists, and about …
Nominations open for 2021 LaMarr Billups Community–University Engagement Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 LaMarr Billups Community–University Engagement Award. This award recognizes and honors a member of the Greater Madison community who has made outstanding contributions to campus-community partnership initiatives. Billups, …
Laurie A. Carter named 17th president of Lawrence University; begins July 1
Laurie A. Carter, a strategic, engaged, and experienced leader in public and private higher education, has been named the new president of Lawrence University. She will become the 17th president in the 174-year history of Lawrence …
Amplifying BIPOC Voices in Sustainability – Engaging with Community
Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) have long led movements to protect our communities and the planet. However, BIPOC voices are often excluded and silenced in mainstream environmentalism. The Social Sustainability Coalition, which is …
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center expands COVID vaccination eligibility
The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center has expanded eligibility for its vaccination clinic on March 23rd-25th to include Milwaukee, Outagamie, Brown, Kewaunee, Winnebago, Calumet, Manitowoc, Fond Du Lac, Sheboygan, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Dane, Jefferson, …
‘END OF THE LINE: The Women of Standing Rock’ on WUD Social Cinema March 24 & 25
This week, the WUD Film Committee kicks of their spring Social Cinema series with the 2021 documentary END OF THE LINE: The Women of Standing Rock (trailer HERE). It tells the story of a group of …
MEDIA RELEASE: Call for Proposals For UW–Madison Diversity Forum 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/31/2021 CONTACT: Mary Carr Lee, Communications Director Mary.CarrLee@wisc.edu DOWNLOAD PHOTOS: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/v8bu77pldf4j9bm3jjlfnjfe0jsisu6p Pressing Forward: Shaping Justice for Years to Come: CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR UW–MADISON DIVERSITY FORUM 2021 MADISON — The UW–Madison Division …
2021 Women in Leadership Symposium presents Onward & Upward: The Era of the Empowered Woman
The year 2021 heightens our awareness of progressive leadership in transformational change. Woman are known to be pioneers of progressive change movements in history and remains true today. Embracing the theme, Onward & Upward: The …
Showcase 2021: Call for Posters
The Office of Strategic Consulting is looking forward to hosting the 22nd annual Showcase event on Thursday, April 8. While this year’s event will be all virtual, you will still be able to enjoy many …
A New Initiative to Raise Funds for Diversity Efforts
Named in honor of the first known African American woman and man to graduate from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, the Raimey-Noland campaign provides opportunities for alumni, friends, community leaders, athletics fans, corporations, and …
Watch: 2020-21 UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards
Watch the virtual reception for the 13th annual UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards.