On Monday, the University of Wisconsin–Madison community came together to consider King’s legacy and how he continues to inspire.
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‘Awkward Black Girl’ to kick off Black History Month
Issa Rae — you may know her as the “Awkward Black Girl” — will speak from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, in Union South to kick off the UW-Madison Black History Month celebration.
New UWPD Chief aims to strengthen relations between police, campus community
UWPD Chief Kristen Roman speaks with The Daily Cardinal about her goals and priorities.
Inspired by King, students share a day of service and reflection
LeAnna Level takes part in an art project during a Martin Luther King Day Celebration at Union South. Photo: Bryce Richter “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you …
¡Ya Vienen Los Reyes Magos!
Centro Hispano’s annual El Dia de Reyes celebration a chance to bring the community together. El Dia De Reyes remembers the day when the Three Wise Men, following the star to Bethlehem, arrived bearing their …
Campus, City, County and State host a series of events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Legacy
The King Coalition aims to bring people from all walks of life together in the spirit of true brotherhood and sisterhood to commemorate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, the renowned leader …
Hayes, Koenig named candidates for Senior CLASS Award
MADISON, Wis. – Senior standouts both on and off the court for the Wisconsin men’s basketball program, Nigel Hayes and Bronson Koenig were each announced this week as candidates for the 2017 Senior CLASS Award, …
Diverse-OT supports underrepresented students interested in Occupational Therapy
Diverse-OT is a new student group formed last semester by a couple of Education Graduate Research Scholars (Ed-GRS) to encourage and support underrepresented students interested in Occupational Therapy careers. Please share the Diverse-OT meeting schedule …
UW-Madison to host MLK Day Celebration
3rd Annual Men’s Health Conference Jan. 28
Native Nations-UW Partnerships Seeks Office Hourly
This is the place to work if you want a friendly, flexible and green environment. Description: Work on a wide variety of administrative tasks/projects related to supporting the Native Nations _UW partnership and collaboration. You …
Chancellor’s blog: Keeping our promises on diversity and inclusion
Chancellor Rebecca Blank shares an update on actions UW-Madison is taking to ensure all students feel welcome, valued and able to thrive.
UW-Madison to host MLK Day Celebration
University of Wisconsin-Madison students, faculty and staff are invited to the 2017 UW-Madison MLK Day Celebration from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at Union South. The event will recognize and celebrate the life …
Civil Rights protests hit close to home in ‘North of Dixie’
Madison Historian brings era’s photographs to light. As the events of recent weeks and months have shown, protest isn’t dead. Still, it’s unsettling just how relevant Madison historian Mark Speltz’s new book, “North of Dixie: …
Asian American students work to open dialogue about community fragmentation
“If I don’t stick with my people, I lose part of myself,” University of Wisconsin student Houa Lee said. UW Asian American students, including Lee, gathered to explore how to come together as a community by …
Nicholas Match raises $100 million for UW-Madison scholarships
In June 2015, Nancy Nicholas and the late Albert “Ab” Nicholas made one of the largest donations in UW–Madison’s history: a $50 million matching gift to inspire alumni and friends to join them in supporting …
Register today for Adulting 101 on Feb. 7: 2017 LINE (Leadership in the New Economy)
Please save Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, for our annual DDEEA LINE (Leadership in the New Economy) Event. The DDEEA directors and staff are working to ensure this essential learning event will encompass information and experiences …
Spring Men’s Project Applications are now open
Want to spend your break learning about social and environmental justice issues, connecting and reflecting with inspiring hosts and fellow badgers, and having FUN? Join us as we travel with Quest! Applications due January 31st. Learn more …
Gail Ford: College Prep Queen & Soul Worker
“I know the power of pre-college programs and the ripple effect on families because I experienced it,” says Gail Ford, the newly appointed assistant director at UW-Madison’s Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence, or …
Q&A: Student speaker says UW ‘transformed’ him
Student keynote speaker Terrence Thurk, who’s graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering, was selected after submitting a video showing his passion for UW-Madison. Thurk is a strong believer in the Wisconsin Idea. He says …