Tag Diversity

Noted civil rights activist to keynote diversity conference

March 13, 2006

Lani Guinier, noted Harvard law professor, author, and activist, will serve as keynote presenter for the upcoming "Creating Institutional Change" conference at the UW–Madison.

Central Asian virtuoso musicians to be artists in residence

March 8, 2006

UW-Madison students as well as music lovers in the greater Madison area will have a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about Central Asian music and culture when two Kyrgyz performers take up a Central Asian University Residencies program on March 19-23.

Wisconsin Film Festival 2006: Education through cinema

March 7, 2006

Five little film festivals - four of them global in scope - and three competitions will comprise the eighth annual Wisconsin Film Festival, Thursday-Sunday, March 30-April 2.

Alternative spring break options thriving at UW–Madison

March 6, 2006

During the 2006 spring break beginning next week, more than 100 UW–Madison students will give their time to 11 culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged communities in the United States.

Jamaica trip represents UW’s first overseas alternative break

March 6, 2006

To party or to volunteer? This Spring Break, beginning March 13, UW–Madison students will have both options on the same trip.

Middle East Studies will offer new undergraduate certificate

March 6, 2006

Beginning in September 2006, UW–Madison undergraduates will be able to earn a certificate in Middle East Studies.

Jewish Heritage Lecture Series marks a 50th anniversary celebration

March 2, 2006

From the language of the Sephardim to the language of jazz, the UW–Madison Jewish Heritage Lecture series will reflect the Jewish experience from a variety of angles.

Educators win national recognition for teaching and mentorship

March 1, 2006

The National Academies have recognized the efforts of four UW–Madison educators who have taken innovative strides in the teaching and mentorship of undergraduate biology students.

UW-Madison hosts summer opportunities fair

March 1, 2006

How can middle- and high-school students get a leg up on preparing for college? In many cases, summer recreation, academic and athletic programs play a valuable role.

Executive MBA scholarship offered for non-profit sector

February 24, 2006

The UW–Madison School of Business is offering a two-year scholarship for its Executive MBA program to a qualified applicant who works for a Wisconsin not-for-profit organization.

Global Simulation Workshop comes to UW–Madison

February 22, 2006

How would you run the world? UW–Madison students will have the chance to answer that question on Saturday, Feb. 25.

UW-Madison students lead a Midwest energy summit

February 22, 2006

If America is "addicted to oil," then the Midwest Student Energy Conference just might be part one of America's 12-step program.

Future artists showcase talents in ‘The Chancellor Presents’

February 17, 2006

Students will be exploring and articulating personal expression and ideas at the performance of “The Chancellor Presents the Performing Artists of the Future: A World Class Evening of Music, Drama and Dance,”on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Overture Center.

UW-Madison students freezin’ for a reason

February 17, 2006

In general, college students are notorious for being a little wild and prone to do, um, interesting things. This Saturday, UW–Madison students get to be a little wild, especially with Madison's falling temperatures, at the 2006 Polar Plunge at Madison's Olin-Turville Park.

British consul general to speak on Transatlantic Alliance

February 16, 2006

Andrew Seaton, the British government's senior representative to Wisconsin and 12 other Midwestern states, will speak at UW–Madison on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Campus events respond to cartoon controversy

February 16, 2006

Three campus events have been organized to discuss the international controversy over cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a terrorist figure.

Undergraduate project promotes Habitat for Humanity

February 15, 2006

A team of four undergraduate UW–Madison journalism students has launched a campaign to educate young people about poverty, homelessness and low-income housing - and in turn spur greater involvement in Habitat for Humanity.

Chancellor’s statement on the Badger Herald’s publishing of controversial cartoon

February 14, 2006

Chancellor John D. Wiley comments on the Badger Herald's decision to publish one of the Danish newspaper cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a terrorist figure, one of several such cartoons that have provoked worldwide, often violent unrest among Muslims.

Agenda outlines the future of Lakeshore Nature Preserve

February 13, 2006

An integrated plan for protecting the future of scenic lakeside natural areas that help define UW–Madison will be detailed in a public presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the main lounge of Chadbourne Residential College.

Center helps low-income workers tackle tax season, finances

February 9, 2006

About 1,000 low-income workers in Wisconsin will get free help filling out their tax returns along with a dose of financial education to help stretch their paychecks even further, thanks to the UW–Madison Center on Business and Poverty.