Tag Diversity
UW–Madison releases report on student organizations that took name of KKK in 1920s
The report proposes a history project that gives voice to those who experienced and challenged prejudice on campus, and a further commitment to current programs to increase diversity and create a more equitable campus community.
UW–Madison alum wins $90,000 scholarship for immigrants with outstanding potential
An immigrant from China at age 5, Jiang found himself alone and homeless as an adolescent. Public education and the support of friends and teachers saved him.
Three years in, UW South Madison Partnership shows strong growth
It is both a physical space and a broader philosophy, one rooted in building relationships — connecting UW–Madison with an area whose residents historically have had less access to the university.
Styling — in fashions from around the world
Students modeled authentic clothing from cultures around the world at the "Runways of the World" show at Union South on March 18.
UW professor leads national study on effectiveness of mentoring in STEMM
The National Academy of Sciences study focuses on undergraduate and graduate mentoring of individuals traditionally marginalized in STEMM.
Police chief highlights University Staff’s celebration of International Women’s Day
They celebrated the efforts and accomplishments of women by taking a break and engaging in conversation about how far women have come and how far they have yet to go.
Survey results suggest the newly expanded Our Wisconsin program is making inroads
In its second year, the Our Wisconsin inclusion program at UW–Madison expanded four-fold to 4,332 students, and survey results suggest it is increasing awareness of and respect for diversity on campus.
UW-Madison celebrates International Women’s Day March 3
The event highlights and reflects on the work of those who have been engaged in improving conditions for women locally, nationally and internationally,
Outstanding Women of Color honored
In a campus tradition dating back to 2007-2008, the award celebrates women who share their exceptional scholarship with the campus and community through their dedicated work, outreach and impact.
UW Press book inspires national framework for teaching about slavery
A new report found a broad failure of textbooks, state standards and pedagogy to adequately address the role slavery played in the development of the United States — or how its legacies still influence us today.
Producer, actress Lena Waithe speaks, meets with students
Emmy Award-winning screenwriter, producer, and actress Lena Waithe met with students and gave a speech at Union South Tuesday night. She was featured as a Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecturer, and keynote speaker for Black History Month.
At forum, praise for #MeToo — and a call for men to step up
A call for men to be part of the solution was a major theme of the event, which provided timely context to the current national reckoning on sexual harassment and assault.
“The Discussion Project” cultivates engaging, welcoming classroom conversations across campus
Leading a high-quality discussion isn’t easy, but instructors have much more control over the outcome than they might think.
‘Lift as you climb’: Celebrating the life and legacy of Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ DeWalt
DeWalt, who died Nov. 20, led the nationally-known Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) talent development program for 15 years as its director.
Social Workers Confronting Racial Injustice Conference to feature Symone Sanders
The UW–Madison School of Social Work will host its fourth-annual Social Workers Confronting Racial Injustice Conference on Friday, January 26, 2018. This conference is…
MLK Day Celebration to include speakers, art project, volunteering
UW-Madison students, faculty and staff are invited to the 2018 UW–Madison MLK Day Celebration on Monday, Jan. 22 from 3 to 8 p.m. in Memorial Union.
JSA event celebrates Asian culture
The richness and diversity of Asian culture were on display at a cultural celebration Saturday at Ingraham Hall sponsored by the Japanese Student Association.
Celebrating the life and legacy of Jackie DeWalt
Jacqueline A. DeWalt, long-time community and education advocate at UW–Madison, will be remembered for her dedication to preparing and helping under-represented students to succeed in higher education, graduate school, and well beyond into adulthood.
Native November bead workshop
As part of a month-long celebration of Native American experience, heritage and legacy, student members of Wunk Sheek hosted a bead workshop designed to teach contemporary Native American styles to the UW–Madison community.
Shared governance, shared voices from around the world
It takes many voices to represent the nearly 5,000 people who make up university staff. Those voices come from all over the globe, including this year, several who are English language learners.