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2005 freshman class includes 426 students ranked No. 1
UW-Madison continually attracts freshman classes made up of talented scholars, athletes, musicians and activists. Of those, the incoming Class of 2009 is one of the most distinguished in the institution's history.
‘Youth Speaks’ initiative will be foundation for next class of leaders
UW-Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley is announcing a new initiative to strengthen the links between the university's multicultural programming and community outreach. The initiative will enhance and complement other campus-based diversity activities under the umbrella of Plan 2008, but be distinctive in its programming and goals.
‘Community’ encourages contribution to inclusive campus
A unique problem about crises is that they often hold valuable lessons. “I asked myself what kinds of things create community and I came up with a sad answer. Crisis creates community,”says Bernice Durand, associate vice chancellor for diversity and climate. “How do we generate and sustain that bonding, which grows out of the thought, empathy and generosity of a crisis?”Durand posed this query among many other questions to faculty, staff and students last week at the Multicultural Campus Forum on Creating Community held at the Memorial Union.
Counseling psychology honored for minority achievement
The Department of Counseling Psychology in the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education has received the 2005 Suinn Minority Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association (APA) in recognition of the department's exemplary recruitment, retention and graduation of racial and ethnic minority students.
UW-Madison students of color to connect with alumni
UW-Madison alumni will share their real-world experiences with current students of color at a special Career Links reception on Thursday, Oct. 6.
School of Business, ASM forum to explore ‘creating inclusive communities’
The UW–Madison School of Business, in conjunction with Associated Students of Madison (ASM), will host an interactive forum on Sept. 30 for the university community called 'Creating Inclusive Communities in the Classroom, Boardroom, and Beyond.'
Environment of acceptance is her goal
Linda Denise "LD" Oakley, professor of nursing and Diversity Oversight Committee chair, has made a career out of studying behavior and methods of bringing about change.
Conference to explore changing face of discrimination
The conference "Looking Toward the Future: Discrimination and Prejudice in the 21st Century" will be held at the Wisconsin Union on Sept. 15-18 and will feature more than 30 national researchers on the topic.
Camp Randall ‘Red Carpet’ rolling for a second season
After a highly successful inaugural campaign, UW–Madison will be "Rolling Out the Red Carpet" for a second time for fans and visitors to Camp Randall Stadium.
PEOPLE completes summer programs with public events
Two events will mark the final week of the summer 2005 Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) Program on the UW–Madison campus. More than 800 PEOPLE students have participated on campus over the past three months.