Professor Leary will discuss his book The Story of Act 31: How Native History Came To Wisconsin Classrooms, and talk about the value of including native perspectives and approaches in education at all levels. He …
Black History Education Conference: Dreaming in Ethnic Melodies
February 21-22, 2020, Overture Center, Madison Concourse Hotel, Wisconsin Historical Society & Edgewood College The Dreaming In Ethnic Melodies: Black History Education Conference will have a strong emphasis on social & emotional learning, and universal literacy …
UW–Madison to Hold 12th Annual Reception Honoring Outstanding Women of Color
The twelfth cohort of Outstanding Women of Color awardees will be honored at a reception on Thursday, March 5, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge of the Pyle Center, 716 Langdon St. The event is free and open to the campus and community.
From ASM campaign to state legislation: Suicide prevention hotline to be added to Wiscards
For UW-Madison students experiencing a mental health crisis next year, the number to call for help could be as close as the back of their student ID. A new bill passed in the state Legislature this month …
Opinion: Student phone numbers are sensitive information and should be protected under FERPA
I will admit this — I have looked my name up on Google in the past, multiple times. Some of the search results that come up make me feel quite proud of whatever I have …
Global Food talk with distinguished faculty
Wisconsin Without Borders is co-hosting a Joint Learning Community discussion with food system experts Prof. Alfonso Morales and Dr. Edna Ledesma from the Dept. of Planning & Landscape Architecture, next Wednesday at 2 pm. in …
Madison Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Announces Scholarships
The Madison Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. have announced that they will award a limited number of scholarships, in the amount of $1,500 each, to graduating African American male and female high …
UW System expands opportunities for adult learners
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System is expanding opportunities for adult learners. At today’s UW System Board of Regents meeting at UW-Whitewater, the regents heard about the education options that are available, or will soon …
DIP RAFFLE WINNER- ERICA NEAL
Congratulations to our new DIP raffle winner Erica Neal! Erica is a member of the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA) that supports the mission of the University of Wisconsin–Madison as it works …
DIP RAFFLE WINNER- WENDI STEINBERG
Congratulations to our raffle winner Wendi Steinberg! Wendi is a member of the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA) that supports the mission of the University of Wisconsin–Madison as it works to create …
Apply by Feb. 15 to participate in the 2020 Undergraduate Symposium
Apply today for the McNair Scholars Program
Application Checklist Submitted through WiSH Portal: 1. Completed Application 2. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (at least one letter must be from a professor) 3. Personal Statement: Please provide a personal statement (no more than …
Ada Deer, Kenneth Cole Named Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Honorees
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced today that Ada Deer and Kenneth R. Cole are this year’s recipients of the combined City-County Humanitarian Award honoring Reverend Dr. Martin …
35th Annual State, Madison & Dane County King Holiday Observances
The annual celebration of the life and legacy of the late civil rights leader includes the official state ceremony at the Capitol. Hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio host Jonathan Overby, the event features a keynote …
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: UW–Madison Diversity Forum — Oct. 27 & 28, 2020
The UW–Madison Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement is pleased to announce a call for proposals for breakout sessions at the annual UW–Madison Diversity Forum, to be held on October 27 & 28, 2020 at Union South.
34th “I Have A Dream” Ball Will Raise Money For Scholarships, Honor the Legacy of MLK
Women In Focus Inc., a local non-profit dedicated to supporting the education of students of color in the Madison community, have announced that they will be hosting their annual MLK “I Have A Dream” Ball” …
Former Badger student-athlete returns to Madison
Alvarez names Jackson to Wisconsin senior staff MADISON, Wis. — Michael Jackson, whose 15 years of experience in sales, marketing and business development includes the past three years as chief marketing and development officer at Northwestern …
Blank’s Slate: Renewing Our Commitments
Welcome to 2020. The beginning of a new year offers an opportunity to create new resolutions and renew commitments we’ve made in the past. Last fall, a teachable moment around the student-produced Homecoming video reminded …
Electa Quinney: Wisconsin’s first public school teacher
Wisconsin’s first public schoolteacher was Electa Quinney, a member of the Stockbridge-Munsee band of Mohicans. Quinney had come to Wisconsin in the massive Indian removal from New York in 1827. She wanted to teach the …
Astronaut Mae Jemison to speak at UW–Madison for Martin Luther King Jr. event
Trailblazing astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the first woman of color in space, will present the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture Jan. 21 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Dr. Mae C. Jemison A physician …