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APIDA Heritage Month explores a far-reaching universe of cultures
This year’s Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month theme, “Into the APIDA-Verse” – a play on the popular animated Spider-Man movies – took… Read More
Campus welcomes Ash Perez as APIDA Heritage Month Speaker
Writer, director and producer Ash Perez headlined this year’s Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month keynote event. Read More
All roads lead to tradition: MENA Heritage Month explores the community’s homelands and histories
Each March, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, celebrates MENA Heritage Month – a time for the campus community to recognize the vibrant cultures of the Middle Eastern North African (MENA) region. Read More
Love is…. Actor, comedian and Native November keynote Jana Schmieding
Lakota Native, actor, comedian and writer Jana Schmieding knows how to tell a good joke. As this year's Native November speaker, she proved that laughter is a big part of how the Indigenous community connects with each other and their culture. Read More
Latine Heritage Month at UW–Madison shines a light on the power of the arts
This year’s Latine Heritage Month centered educational and celebratory events around the arts – showcasing how diverse Latine experiences can help create a shared connection. Read More
MCOR performances rev up the crowd
The event showcased a range of dance, musical, spoken-word, stepping and strolling talent by Multicultural Student Center-affiliated student organizations and individual performers. Read More
Badger pride on display at picnic
Students, faculty members and others gathered at the Pride Picnic on Library Mall on June 26 to spin a wheel for pride-themed prizes, pose for photos in rainbow-colored Terrace chairs and enjoy tasty boxed lunches. Read More
APIDA Heritage Month builds community through food and fellowship
April at the University of Wisconsin–Madison marks the annual celebration of APIDA Heritage Month. This year’s theme, “Ingredients, Identities, and Intersectionality,” recognized the close connection between food and identity, particularly within the APIDA community. Read More
The meaning of MENA Heritage Month
The 2024 theme, “MENA in the Modern World,” explored how the collective cultures of the Middle Eastern North African region continue to evolve and influence contemporary society. Read More
Exploring the Legacy of Black History at UW–Madison
Take a look back at "Legacy X," this year's celebration of Black History Month and 10 years of student-organized, campus-wide celebrations at UW–Madison. Read More
UW’s Indigenous community reflects on the healing power of humor during Native November
Indigenous students, faculty, staff and alumni from UW–Madison came together throughout Native November to celebrate, reflect, and laugh in their shared experiences. Read More
Connection, reflection and celebration mark this year’s Latinx Heritage Month
This year’s Latinx Heritage Month reflected on the connected yet distinct Latinx customs and traditions that have been transplanted across multiple generations, through many spaces, and have found their way to UW–Madison. Read More
MCOR: Sharing cultural traditions from around the world
Twenty-seven groups from different student organizations affiliated with the Multicultural Student Center performed a mix of stepping/strolling, dance routines and a capella singing for new students seeking to join student organizations. Read More
APIDA festival offers fun in many flavors
Students enjoyed everything from a community weaving loom to trivia questions to making bookmarks at the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Festival on April 1, held at the Multicultural Student Center in the Red Gym. Read More
MCOR dancers bridge cultures worldwide
Performers took to the stage with everything from Bollywood fusion to Punjabi folk dances to hip-hop at the 40th annual Multicultural Celebration of Organizations and Resources, known as MCOR. Read More
Turban tying 101
Members of the Sikh Student Association stepped up to teach the technique of tying turbans during a special Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month event on April 22, 2022. Read More
APIDA art show: Courage in Community
"Courage in Community" was the theme of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month Art Show, held at the Multicultural Student Center lounge in the Red Gym on April 16. Read More