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Recent Sightings Recent sightings: Faculty of Color Reception

February 19, 2015

Members of the campus community gathered Wednesday, Feb. 18, for the annual Faculty of Color Reception at the Pyle Center’s Alumni Lounge. 

The reception — co-hosted by Interim Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer Patrick J. Sims and Jo Ellen Fair, chair of the University Committee — was an opportunity to welcome 26 new faculty of color, honor 40 newly promoted faculty of color, recognize visiting faculty of color, and network with colleagues.

Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Darrell Bazzell also spoke to attendees. 

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Amaud Johnson (center), a professor of English, speaks with Christopher Walker (left), an associate professor of dance, during the Faculty of Color Reception in the Pyle Center’s Alumni Lounge on Wednesday, Feb. 18. 

Patrick Sims (center), interim vice provost and chief diversity officer, speaks with attendees. 

Dang Chonwerawong (right), assistant dean of the UW–Madison School of Education, talks with a fellow attendee. 

Sarah Mangelsdorf (left), provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, speaks with Darrell Bazzell (right), vice chancellor for finance and administration.

Norma Saldivar, executive director of UW–Madison’s Arts Institute and a professor of theatre and drama, holds a discussion with two attendees. 

Marah Curtis (center), an associate professor of social work, speaks with Dereck Barr (right), an assistant professor of accounting.