University of Wisconsin–Madison

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University statement on graduate student protest

This afternoon, university administrators invited graduate student leaders to Bascom Hall for a discussion about graduate student compensation and policies. At approximately 2:20 p.m., the meeting was disrupted by a group of approximately 20 students who charged the door, pushed their way past the Dean of the Graduate School, and refused to leave his office. …

Media advisory: UW South Madison Partnership hosts community celebration

What: The UW South Madison Partnership will host its first-ever community celebration on Thursday, August 30 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The event honors the continued collaboration between UW-Madison and the greater Madison community. The family-friendly event will feature free food, including burgers, brats, veggie burgers and more, special visits by the UW Ice Cream Truck …

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 unique on campus: it is geared toward both students in our social work programs and practicing social workers in our community. The day will include more than 15 workshops and presentations …