Tag Diversity
Williams named to ACE panel
March 6, 2012Damon A. Williams, vice provost for diversity and climate and chief diversity officer at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Commission on Inclusion for the American Council on Education (ACE).
Three UW graduate students named to Bouchet Society
March 5, 2012Three University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate students of color - Edward G Cole, Abiola O. Keller, and Doug Kiel - will be inducted into the Madison Chapter of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Student Honor Society in a ceremony during its annual conference Friday, March 9.
UW-Madison hosts 2012 Lorraine Hansberry Symposium
February 27, 2012As part of the 2012 Lorraine Hansberry Project, honoring the life and pioneering work of a UW–Madison alumna who made lasting contributions to American arts and culture, a free symposium will take place on Saturday, March 3, in Vilas Hall’s Mitchell Theatre. The symposium, “Conversations on African-American Youth and August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’” is presented in conjunction with the Hansberry Project’s production of Wilson’s play.
Black Men’s Initiative Forum set for Feb. 24-25
February 17, 2012The Black Men's Initiative Forum on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 will help develop strong leadership through programs embracing this year's theme of "Building Capacity: Are You Equipped?"
Outstanding Women of Color Award nomination due April 18
February 9, 2012The Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity is accepting nominations for the 2011-2012 UW–Madison’s Outstanding Women of Color Awards. The deadline for nominations is April 18.
Campus and community events highlight Black History Month
February 6, 2012Across the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus and the Madison community, a number of events will be held to celebrate the meaning and importance of Black History Month.
Spring semester alive with arts events
February 3, 2012The spring semester will be bursting with arts events across the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus during the university's Year of the Wisconsin Idea.
Hip-hop teaching, performance and culture
January 18, 2012Using hip-hop pedagogy as a teaching tool to integrate topics from history, politics and art to culture and performance in the classroom will be the topic of the second annual lecture series "Getting Real II" at the University of Wisconsin–Madison this spring.
Madison events to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
January 9, 2012Members of the UW–Madison community and the Madison community at large will have plentiful opportunities for observance and service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Native American heritage reaches deep into campus
November 17, 2011Aaron Bird Bear, a campus leader in the Native American community, talks during Native American Heritage Month about the history of what is now the UW–Madison campus.
HBO’s “The Wire” plays leading role in ILS course
November 10, 2011Drug war series described as “Charles Dickens on the small screen” is the focus of Integrated Liberal Studies 275: Narratives of Justice and Equality in Multicultural America.
Two named to receive 2011 Champion Awards
November 7, 2011Douglass Henderson and Margaret Harrigan have been selected as winners of the 2011 Champion Awards, presented by the Women's Philanthropy Council (WPC) of the University of Wisconsin Foundation at the council's biennial forum on Nov. 2.
Adding poetry, rhythm and music to the Wisconsin Book Festival
October 20, 2011Some of the best known names in poetry and hip-hop, from Sonia Sanchez and Danny Simmons to the latest members of the First Wave Hip Hop Theater Ensemble, will take the words of the Wisconsin Book Festival to the next level with poetry, rhythm and music.
Chancellor’s statement on admissions hearing
October 17, 2011Enrolling students of all cultures and backgrounds improves the learning environment at UW–Madison and prepares everyone to be competitive in an increasingly multicultural world.
Forum participants spend day discussing diversity issues
October 11, 2011As an expert in educational practice and policy as it relates to diverse student populations, Pedro Noguera summarized the nation’s dilemma repeatedly in his address to more than 500 participants at the annual UW–Madison Diversity Forum, held Oct. 6.
UW–Madison Diversity Forum set for Oct. 6
September 28, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate will host the annual Diversity Forum from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, at Union South.
Interim Chancellor Ward’s message on diversity
September 15, 2011Dear members of the campus community, Many of you have been involved this week in an important debate about diversity at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
New employee to help implement diversity strategy
September 15, 2011Eric G. Williams has joined the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate, where he is expected to play a critical role in helping the university drive a cohesive, integrated diversity agenda.
UW–Madison responds to attacks on diversity efforts
September 13, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison strongly reaffirms its commitment to the value of enrolling a highly diverse student body, which creates a vibrant academic community as well as alumni who are fully engaged in the global marketplace.
Program relocation creates new central-campus synergy on the lake
September 1, 2011Several campuswide diversity and international programs are relocating operations in the Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym), creating a new level of academic and student synergy in the historic Langdon Street building.