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Claudia Mosley: A scholar, advocate, business owner, mother and more finding balance
As an undergraduate at UW-Madison, Claudia Mosley majored in Journalism and Afro-American Studies, an unexpected beginning for the now director of UW’s Center of Educational Opportunity (CeO). However, it would be the academic advancement programs …
Summer program helps historically underrepresented students make their way to UW
The Summer Collegiate Experience offers the incoming students a six-week preview into college life — complete with bunking in dorms, taking classes and forming important first friendships.
Participate in MCOR (Multicultural Orientation and Reception) & Way Up Student Organization Fair
Save the Date! MCOR (Multicultural Orientation and Reception) is the Multicultural Student Center’s annual night of cultural performances from UW students and more! Wednesday, Sep. 6th, 6:30-8:30 pm Shannon Hall, Memorial Union *If you are interested in …
Hmong-American nurse brings her community to the doctor’s office
Maichou Lor developed new survey tools that she hopes can help close gaps in access to care among her own community and other underserved populations.
Campus Program Dispenses Free Produce To UW-Madison Students
WPR hosts Judith Siers-Poisson and Veronica Rueckert interview Hannah DePorter about the UW Food Shed, a program setup to give away free fresh produce that is harvested and leftover from research at the UW-Madison.
NEW TOOL: DIP RECORD KEEPING
An announcement was made in June regarding the end of Fiscal Year 2016. To reiterate, all DIP reporters have until June 20th, 2018 to submit initiatives for Fiscal Year 2017, with the ability to go …
DIP RAFFLE GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED: WEEK 14
Congratulations to Eloisa Negrete, the randomly selected winner of the Week 14 DIP Raffle Giveaway, who has been awarded a gift bag of items donated by the University Bookstore. Thank you to Eloisa for submitting …
Summer shadowing program expands access to health care careers
On July 31 the Center for Pre-Health Advising (CPHA) kicked off a summer shadowing program connecting UW-Madison students to Wisconsin health professionals for the second year in a row. The Health Professions Shadowing Program (HPSP) supports students from …
PEOPLE Students Celebrate Their High School to College Transition
On Friday, July 21, more than 500 parents, mentors and educators gathered to recognize two groups of PEOPLE students; the incoming 2017 freshman cohort of PEOPLE College Scholars and the 2017 Cohort of rising high …
UW Custodians Continue Finding Enjoyment in Caring for Campus
Janitors are paid between $11 and $14 an hour for work which is often unpleasant, yet some say interactions with students brings meaning and enjoyment to their work.
DIP RAFFLE GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED: WEEK 13
Congratulations to Ann Halbach, the randomly selected winner of the Week 13 DIP Raffle Giveaway, who received a gift bag of items donated by UW Housing. Thank you to Ann for submitting her initiative on …
Arts Institute 2018-19 Interdisciplinary Artists in Residence Proposals Due Sept. 5
The Arts Institute is now accepting pre-proposals for 2018-19 Interdisciplinary Artists in Residence (PDF). The deadline to submit pre-proposals is Thursday, September 7, 2017 by noon. We will notify successful applicants by Friday, September 22 …
Work for UW Campus & Community Information Welcome Desks
Campus and Visitor Relations is now hiring student ambassadors to represent UW–Madison as information guides beginning this fall. Information guides assist students, faculty and staff, prospective students and their families, visitors, and members of the …
UW DIVERSITY OFFICE WELCOMES NEW STAFF
UW-Madison and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement is pleased to announce the hiring of Cheryl Bailey Gittens and Tracy Williams-Maclin. Cheryl Gittens Gittens is an experienced academic and student affairs administrator who …
UW-Madison Alumna Vanessa McDowell Becomes First Black Woman to Lead 109-Year-Old YWCA Madison
The YWCA Madison has announced the hiring of Vanessa McDowell as its Chief Executive Officer today, a historic event as McDowell becomes the first woman of color to lead the organization in its 109-year history. …
UW Diversity Office Welcomes New Staff
UW-Madison and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement is pleased to announce the hiring of Cheryl Bailey Gittens and Tracy Williams-Maclin. Gittens is an experienced academic and student affairs administrator who has successfully …
DIP RAFFLE GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED: WEEK 12
Congratulations to Susan Dibbell, the randomly-selected winner of the Week 12 DIP Raffle Giveaway, who has been awarded a gift bag of items donated by UW Housing. Thank you to Susan for inputting a great …
UW–Madison launches STEM Diversity Network
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has launched the STEM Diversity Network, a website and collection of resources for students, faculty and staff in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The STEM Diversity Network was built by Ahna …
A NEW START: FISCAL YEAR 2017
As Fiscal Year 2016 has come to an end, DIP moves forward with initiatives for Fiscal Year 2017 (July 1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2017). Initiatives reported for Fiscal Year 2016 will no longer be …