Stories indexed under: Diversity

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  • Canceled: Film documents African American experience on campus May 12, 2009 A student-produced documentary film, "Like Touching A Hot Stove," which provides a window into student life for African Americans at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is set to premiere on Tuesday, May 12.
  • Poetry performance on tap this weekend March 25, 2009 If you’ve been wondering what’s up with kids these days, head to the Wisconsin Union Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, for the sixth annual Wisconsin Teen Poetry Slam Finals to hear top youth poets from Madison and Milwaukee rip it up with passion, courage, insight and writing craftsmanship.
  • Gates scholars overcome obstacles, settle into campus March 24, 2009 When most people think of Bill Gates, they think computers. But when UW–Madison’s 14 Gates Millennium Scholars think of the renowned computer genius, they are probably reminded of their own promising futures.
  • Celebrate the Greenbush neighborhood March 24 March 11, 2009 In Madison’s early years, the old “Greenbush” neighborhood was home to a mix of Italian and Sicilian immigrants, Jews and African Americans. The area was bounded by the triangle of three streets: Regent Street, Park Street and West Washington Avenue.
  • Post-Plan 2008 trends point to diversity progress March 5, 2009 The University of Wisconsin-Madison is beginning to see positive student trends on diversity, as both the university and the UW System evaluate past efforts and consider next steps on the important issue.
  • President Obama Researchers cite President's role in reducing racism Feb. 16, 2009 President Obama spurred a dramatic change in the way whites think about African-Americans before he had even set foot in the Oval Office, according to a new study.
  • World Runway fashion show Recent sightings: ‘World Runway’ Feb. 12, 2009
  • Campus celebrates Black History Month Feb. 2, 2009 Events ranging from lectures to performances have been scheduled on or near the University of Wisconsin-Madison in February in celebration of Black History Month.
  • New magazine is a window on the diversity of life at UW–Madison Jan. 22, 2009 UW–Madison officials have a new tool to show prospective employees and students what it’s like to live, play, work and learn on campus and in the city of Madison.
  • National magazine honors UW historian as an emerging scholar Jan. 21, 2009 Ned Blackhawk, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of history and American Indian Studies, has been recognized by "Diverse" magazine this month as one of ten emerging scholars nationally who are taking their disciplines in exciting new directions.
  • Numerous city, campus events honor Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 14, 2009 The Madison and university communities will have a number of opportunities to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through sponsored events around the city.
  • Dawn Crim Dawn Crim named new special assistant for community relations Dec. 23, 2008 Dawn Crim has been selected from a national search process to lead community relations initiatives for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, effective Jan. 1, 2009, Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin announced today.
  • First Wave ensemble premieres ‘Boomboxed’ Dec. 2, 2008 The Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) will present the First Wave Hip Hop Theater Ensemble in another original work, "Boomboxed," Friday-Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at the Hemsley Theatre in Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave.
  • Fred Ho Visiting artist’s journey of collaboration, imagination Nov. 19, 2008 Fred Ho, master of the baritone saxophone, composer, writer, producer, activist, visionary and leader of the Afro Asian Music Ensemble, is this semester’s Arts Institute artist in residence.
  • Robust number of first-generation students in Class of 2012 Nov. 6, 2008 Incoming students at UW-Madison are traditionally strong academically and very active in activities outside the classroom. But in recent years, the university is also gaining a reputation for admitting a significant group of first-generation students, or students whose parents did not earn a college degree. Among this year’s class of 5,774 new students, 1,170 carry this distinction.
  • New diversity chief ready for challenges ahead Nov. 5, 2008 Damon Williams, who began as vice provost for diversity and climate in August, comes to campus at a key moment in time: Plan 2008, UW-Madison’s 10-year diversity plan, is coming to an end, putting him in a position to create a blueprint for the future of the issue on campus.
  • UW's new diversity leader prepares for weighty challenges Nov. 5, 2008 As Damon Williams conducts meetings all around the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, he hears many of the same questions and thoughts:
  • Stitched tapestry of Hmong history unveiled at Multicultural Center Oct. 27, 2008 The University of Wisconsin-Madison Multicultural Student Center (MSC) unveiled a colorful, wall-sized stitched tapestry depicting the history of the Hmong people during a celebration and ceremony this week.
  • Campus summit addresses growing Latino campus population Oct. 22, 2008 The UW–Madison Latino Summit 2008 will discuss the ways the university can further meet the needs of the fastest-growing minority on campus.1
  • Portion of album cover Study debunks myth that early immigrants quickly learned English Oct. 16, 2008 Joseph Salmons has always been struck by the pervasiveness of the argument. In his visits across Wisconsin, in many newspaper letters to the editor, and in the national debates raging over modern immigration, he encounters the same refrain: