Imagine what it is like to dread going home for the holiday break because all semester you struggled academically and questioned whether you belong at your institution. As a first-generation, low-income student in college, this …
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Announcing Home Grown: One-Year Curatorial Fellowship
The National Museum of Mexican Art and The DuSable Museum of African American History are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a joint grant by the Walton Family Foundation and the Ford Foundation …
2018 King Holiday Observance Events
Join us for Enhancing Diversity in the Nursing Workforce half-day conference
The UW-Madison School of Nursing is hosting a free half-day conference on Wednesday, February 7, designed to transfer best practices and spark new ideas about the value of diversity and inclusion in the delivery of …
KATHY CRAMER LEAVES BEHIND LEGACY AT THE MORGRIDGE CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
Kathy Cramer, director of the Morgridge Center for Public Service and professor of political science, is pictured sitting on a bench on State Street Mall near Library Mall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on July …
UW-Madison to Host Martin Luther King Day Celebration on January 22
UW-Madison students, faculty and staff are invited to the 2018 UW-Madison MLK Day Celebration on Monday, Jan. 22 from 3 to 8 p.m. in Memorial Union. The event will recognize, celebrate, and honor the life …
Application deadline is Feb. 2 for UW Transnational African-American Experience-Focused Study Abroad
2017-2018 UW Transnational Experiences of African Americans in Denmark …
2018 NIDA Summer Research Internship Program Call for Applications
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites students interested in pursuing a career in substance abuse research to submit an application for the 2018 NIDA Summer Research Internship Program. To apply online and to view …
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Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment. In 2018, the Udall Foundation anticipates awarding 50 …
Creating a More Inclusive Campus: Students Seek a Better Fit for Their Faiths
Dietary restrictions for students of faith unaccounted for in proposed dining hall account minimum of $1,400 Last week, University Housing introduced controversial changes to its dining plan, altering the longstanding “pay as you go” policy. …
Success Through Recruitment/Retention, Engagement, and Mentorship (STREAM) for Native American Nursing Students
A new program in the UW-Madison School of Nursing, Success Through Recruitment/Retention, Engagement, and Mentorship (STREAM) for Native American Nursing Students, is launching on campus and soliciting applicants. What is STREAM? STREAM is a program …
Never Too Late: Alum to Participate in Winter Commencement 50 Years After Earning Degree
Luciano Barraza, left, will participate in the UW–Madison 2017 winter commencement ceremony largely due to the initiative and perseverance of his grandson, Raul Correa, right, a high school senior in San Antonio, Texas. Photo: Submitted …
Religious holidays 101: Quick-start guide to learning about holidays beyond Christmas
By Emily Hamer As winter break begins, many students have Christmas on the brain. But students who are Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, or other faiths don’t have that same experience. In fact, many religions’ major holidays …
UW System Seeks Native American Student Success Coordinator
Native American Student Success Coordinator Position Description Summary: The Native American Student Success Coordinator will report to the Associate Vice President for the Office of Student Success, this position serves as the principal resource for …
LGBT Campus CENTER CELEBRATES 25TH YEAR
This past month, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Campus Center (LGBT CC) celebrated its 25th year anniversary at UW-Madison, which also included celebrating National LGBTQ History Month. For over two decades the LGBT Campus Center has …
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Jackie Dewalt
Jacqueline A. DeWalt, long-time community and education advocate and former executive director of the UW-Madison Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, following a fearless fight with cancer. …
Campus Climate Student Forum Rescheduled for Dec. 13
The Division of Student Life and the Department of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement are hosting a student forum to discuss the university’s first-ever campus-wide climate survey results and engage students in the ongoing conversation …
What Really Happened at the First Thanksgiving? The Wampanoag Side of the Tale
The First Thanksgiving was a fact finding party Gale Courey Toensing • November 23, 2017 When you hear about the Pilgrims and “the Indians” harmoniously sharing the “first Thanksgiving” meal in 1621, the Indians referred to so …
Opportunities for Native students – Udall Scholarship and Internship
Join us for a webinar on Dec 05, 2017 at 5:00 PM CST. Register now! The Udall Foundation offers two opportunities for Native students. The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship is up to $7,000 for 50 sophomores …