The office of Assistant Dean for Diversity, Inclusion, & Funding is hosting a series of mixers this semester aimed at connecting graduate students from diverse backgrounds with faculty from the same backgrounds. The events are in partnership …
Social Historian Earl Lewis to give Nellie Y. McKay Lecture in the Humanities
On Tuesday, February 23, the Center for the Humanities and Institute for Research in the Humanities are teaming up to bring a speaker to UW-Madison that may be of interest to the Division of Diversity, …
UW Law School accepting applications to new Pre-Law Scholars Program
The University of Wisconsin Law School is now accepting applications for its inaugural James E. Jones Jr. Pre-Law Scholars Program, a summer immersion experience for students who have completed their freshman or sophomore year of college. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
REFLECTIONS African American Icons Photography Exhibit celebrates Black History Month
Don’t miss the incredible exhibit celebrating renowned African Americans: REFLECTIONS by award-winning photographer Terrence Reese, curated by Linda Sheryl Greene. The exhibit will be on display Feb. 1 through March 4 in the UW -Madison Education Building, …
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 …
EVENT POSTPONED: Feb. 2 Leadership in the New Economy (LINE) personal development seminar
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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, …
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 …
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 …
Proposals due for UW-Madison 2016 Teaching & Learning Symposium
The 2016 UW-Madison Teaching & Learning Symposium will be May 18-19. This year’s theme is Engage Students, Personalize Learning. Learning assumes many forms. By tailoring our pedagogy, curriculum and learning spaces, we are able to personalize …