Society & Culture News from the University of Wisconsin–Madison

Novel ‘Transcendent Kingdom’ chosen as UW–Madison’s 2021-22 Go Big Read book

April 7, 2021

While recent GBR books have been nonfiction, this year’s selection uses a fictional story to explore the very real issues of race, immigration, science, faith and family.

Veterinary clinic for homeless pet owners meets growing demand

April 1, 2021

Even during the pandemic, WisCARES is committed to keeping families intact, building trusting relationships with their clients, and providing resources and services to those in need.

COVID-19 multilingual site recognized

March 30, 2021

The site was highlighted by Voice of America’s Tibetan news as an example of how linguistic diversity and inclusion are recognized and honored by the university.

Latest Society & Culture News

Gloria Ladson-Billings discusses community-university partnerships and COVID-19 disparities in latest Community Chats
March 25, 2021
UW–Madison pioneers master’s program in therapeutic use of psychoactive drugs
March 23, 2021
Skibba, Widmer win award for online learning design research
March 18, 2021
Division of the Arts announces two artists-in-residence for the 2021-22 academic year
March 11, 2021
Weakened protections led to more disappearances of endangered Mexican wolves
March 11, 2021
Nominations open for 2021 LaMarr Billups Community–University Engagement Award
March 4, 2021
Inaugural Mental Health & Wellbeing Summit will focus on self-care for students
March 3, 2021
Raimey-Noland Campaign to seek gifts supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
March 3, 2021
More than a footnote: Remembering the life of William S. Noland, the first known Black graduate of UW-Madison
March 3, 2021
When perseverance is the only option: Mabel Watson Raimey
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Society & Culture Events

April

12

Rachel Wood - Clarinet recital

Mead Witter School of Music

7:30 pm, Online
13

Populism and the Pandemic: A Comparative Perspective Virtual Lecture Series

The Philippines/Indonesia

All day
13

Becoming an Anti-Racist Educator

12:00 pm, Online
13

"Violence and anonymity in the Mexican blogosphere"

As part of the LACIS Lunchtime Lecture Series

12:00 pm, Online
13

CANCELLED: Virtual Badger Talk from Eagle, WI: "Truth, Trust, and the Future of Journalism Ethics"

Speaker: Kathleen Culver

5:00 pm, Online
13

ONLINE: Social Justice Hub Housing Equity Action Team meetings

Discussions about housing insecurity in our campus and city communities

7:00 pm, Online
13

L'Isola delle Rose

hosted by La Cineteca Italiana

7:00 pm, Online

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