Tag Diversity

University Theatre MFA directors journey outside the comfort zone with ‘Yellowman’ and ‘A Nervous Smile’

October 29, 2007

Two plays dealing with uncomfortable topics, including racial stereotypes, family dysfunction and discrimination against disabled people, mark the University Theatre directorial debuts of Talish Barrow and Sheri Williams-Pannell, second-year University of Wisconsin–Madison MFA directing students.

Center offers care option when kids are sick

October 23, 2007

Chicken Soup, LLC, an innovative child care facility at 3553 University Ave., embodies the qualities of the soup for which it is named. The facility, which is affiliated with UW–Madison’s Office of Family and Childcare Resources, offers services to take care of children who are mildly ill or have a regular child care provider who is unavailable.

Professor’s film on Native American soldiers to air on PBS

October 18, 2007

Patty Loew, a veteran television journalist and an associate professor of life sciences communication, has long wondered what motivated Native American veterans — including her grandfather — to fight for a country that considered them outsiders. Now, she has produced “Way of the Warrior,” a one-hour documentary that will air nationally on the PBS network in November, to explore these motivations.

Festival showcases ‘print missionaries’ and art departrment

October 9, 2007

Joseph Velasquez and Greg Nanney been called "print missionaries" by some New York City publishers because the pair - who both received an M.F.A. in art from the University of Wisconsin–Madison last May - travels the country bringing artwork to both schoolchildren and adults with a printing press rigged to the back of a pick-up truck.

Diversity forum brings Hmong history to forefront

October 3, 2007

Hmong-Americans want to promote a broader understanding of their culture and greater recognition of their struggles as a people, an international expert told the campus Diversity and Climate Forum held Sept. 28 at UW–Madison’s Memorial Union.

Spoken word scholars aim to transform campus

September 30, 2007

They express themselves and how they feel about the world around them through a powerful mechanism: words. And now the students who have embraced urban art, including “spoken word,” are coming together on campus, playing a leadership role in a national movement and sharing their craft with others.

UW students and alumni to connect at diversity networking event

September 28, 2007

University of Wisconsin–Madison students and alumni will have the chance to make personal and professional connections at an upcoming Career Links reception.

Summit aims at developing women as catalysts for change

September 25, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business will host its fifth annual Women's Executive Leadership Summit from Oct. 2-4 at the Fluno Center for Executive Education in Madison.

Teach for America seeks more UW grads

September 13, 2007

Teach for America recruiter Garrett Bucks doesn't particularly like to cite statistics, but there's one he just can't help but mention: Based on the number of students taught by its corps members, Teach for America is now the third-largest school district in the country.

Hmong contributions highlighted at diversity forum

September 12, 2007

UW-Madison is highlighting the presence and contributions of Hmong Americans within the university and in the larger community.

Hip-hop filmmaker weighs in on manhood, sexual violence

September 11, 2007

Byron Hurt, a filmmaker who loves hip-hop and is the co-founder and former associate director of the United States Marine Corps gender violence prevention program, will address students and community members about sexual violence on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Theater.

Multicultural center hosts campus get-together

September 5, 2007

One of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's longest-running and most successful student orientation programs will hold its 26th annual get-together Friday, Sept. 7, starting at 7 p.m at Memorial Union.

New book analyzes candid community conversations on race

August 21, 2007

Katherine Cramer Walsh woke up one morning seven years ago to hear a radio advertisement promoting a community-based conversation about race in Madison.

Berquam names three to key Dean of Students positions

August 1, 2007

Dean Lori Berquam has selected three experienced higher education professionals to fill key vacancies in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS).

Jessica Doyle to speak at PEOPLE pre-college celebration

August 1, 2007

Wisconsin First Lady Jessica Doyle will be the keynote speaker as 167 Wisconsin high school students and 80 newly enrolled University of Wisconsin–Madison freshmen are recognized Friday, Aug. 3, for academic achievement.

Friends, colleagues remember the late Denice Denton

July 25, 2007

When Denice Denton arrived at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the winter of 1987, she was the lone female faculty member in the College of Engineering. Nine years later, she left the university an internationally recognized researcher, teacher, mentor and, above all, champion of the underdog and on her way to becoming the first female engineering dean at a major research university.

Couple’s $3 million gift to fund scholarships

July 24, 2007

One Madison-based couple is prepared to benefit University of Wisconsin–Madison students for years to come, thanks to their decision to speed up the timetable on a lifelong goal.

Recent sightings: Science learning with a big bang

July 15, 2007

A group of high school students from the univeristy’s Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) react to the big…

Behavioral scientist recalls campus climate of the ’50s

June 22, 2007

Students of color are not much different today than they were 50 years ago, behavioral neuroscientist Leslie H. Hicks told a group of PEOPLE undergraduates during an informal question-and-answer session about college life.

Drama Institute offers a way to help students cope

June 15, 2007

Local educators have an opportunity to learn to use theater to help their students deal with difficult issues. This summer's Drama Institute at the University of Wisconsin–Madison includes a class that was developed in response to incidents of school violence over the past year.