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Activist, public theologian, writer & speaker Rahiel Tesfamariam to keynote Black History Month
This year’s keynote speaker will be activist, public theologian, writer and speaker Rahiel Tesfamariam. The founder and publisher of Urban Cusp and a former Washington Post columnist will speak on “The Role of the Black …
Statement on Sellery Hall incident
A message from Lori Berquam, Vice Provost and Dean of Students; Joshua Johnson, Director, Multicultural Student Center; Jeff Novak, Director, University Housing; Patrick Sims, Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer
Reception to recognize and welcome faculty of color
The event will honor the 16 recently promoted faculty of color and welcome 18 new faculty of color to campus.
Q&A: “Moving Forward” organizers encourage attendees to find out how they can take action
Students have taken an active role in planning the discussion on the progress made through the past year.
CASE Advancement Summer Internship opportunity
In conjunction with the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), WFAA will be sponsoring a student summer internship. This presents an exceptional opportunity for a student to experience the various advancement professions from the inside, hopefully sparking …
Dr. Patricia Tellez-Giron Wins UW Diversity Award
Dr. Patricia Tellez-Giron is the winner of the 2015 Faculty Equity and Diversity Award from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Her nominator, Dr. Kenneth Kushner, who has known her since she …
Essay contest offers undergrad winners cash prizes
The Wisconsin Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy invites all University of Wisconsin-Madison undergraduate students to participate in their 2016 essay competition. This year’s essay question celebrates the Center’s retiring co-founder Donald Downs’ contributions …
Black History Month 2016: Conversations about Race Take Center Stage; promote campus dialogue
SMART PEOPLE: The quest for love, achievement and identity is universal, but what role does race play in the story of our lives? On the eve of Obama’s first election, four Harvard intellectuals find themselves …
Moving Forward: Conversations on Race and Ethnic Diversity
On February 24 at 4 p.m. the University will hold Moving Forward: Conversations on Race and Ethnic Diversity. This campus-wide conversation on racial climate may bring up to 400 people, and we are need of facilitators to lead …
Social Justice Book Club Kickoff
You’re invited to join the Social Justice Book Club! Our first book will be Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between The World and Me. Meetings will be on Fridays at 12 p.m. in the Social Justice Resource Center at …
Brauer: Better diversity training is built on research, not intuition
Markus Brauer is teaching a public workshop Feb. 9 aimed at reducing prejudice and discrimination in the workplace, emphasizing strategies backed by both good intentions and sound science.
Black/African American Graduate Student Luncheon Mixer Series Spring Kickoff
The Black/African American Graduate Student Luncheon Mixer Series Spring Kickoff will be Wednesday, Jan. 27 from noon to 12:30 pm . Did you miss the Black/African American Graduate Student Mixer in the fall? The Mixer series continues in the …
Conversations About Race: UW-Student Interviews
Conversations about Race: UW-Student Interviews University Theatre will be conducting interviews of UW-Madison students by asking, “Why is it important to talk about race at UW?” LOCATION: Mitchell Theatre Lobby, Vilas Hall – just off …
“Change the World, One Youth at a Time” – Become a Mentor
January is National Mentoring Month. During this time of year, attention is focused on the need and value of mentors, and the positive effect that mentoring has on young lives. Through the effort of mentoring individuals, …
Prof. Richard Davis receives MLK Heritage Award
One of two State of Wisconsin 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Heritage Awards honoring work in social justice was presented to internationally-celebrated musician and UW-Madison Prof. of Music Richard Davis. This year’s other winner was the YWCA Every Town …
Spring Public Service Fair is January 27
The Spring Public Service Fair is an bi-annual event that hosts over 75 representatives from non-profit organizations and governmental agencies who showcase their current volunteer, internship, and/or employment opportunities. This event is perfect for students seeking …
Wisconsin Idea Fellowship Deadline is Jan. 29
The priority review deadline for the Wisconsin Idea Fellowship is Friday, January 29th— a little more than a week from now! This deadline ensures that their proposal will be pre-reviewed and returned to them with suggestions for revision, so …
EVENT POSTPONED: Feb. 2 Leadership in the New Economy (LINE) personal development seminar
UW-Madison events celebrate Black History Month
The 2016 UW-Madison Black History Month celebration will kick off on Sunday, Jan. 31, with a theatrical performance titled “We the 350: Stories of Poverty, Racism, and Incarceration in Wisconsin” in the Play Circle Theater …