Stories indexed under: Diversity

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  • Free program offers scientific exploration to everyone May 9, 2006 Steve Preston, a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will talk about how his personal journey with cancer has shaped not only his master's thesis research on sustainable engineering, but his approach to life, at Wednesday Nite @ the Lab at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10. His project on engineering mall, an elaborate, interconnected structure of paper tube arches that bridge art, engineering and industry, portrays life as a series of portals.
  • University honors distinguished students May 5, 2006 University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor John Wiley this week honored nearly 100 undergraduate recipients of the university's most prestigious scholarships, fellowships and awards.
  • UW-Madison reaffirms stand against workplace bias May 4, 2006 The University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to a healthy workplace environment and has strong policies in place to prevent discrimination and respond to bias complaints.
  • New program opens pipeline to minority undergraduates interested in law school May 3, 2006 A student organization at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has been working to improve diversity in the legal profession.
  • New Web site to help Spanish-speaking breast cancer patients May 2, 2006 A comprehensive new Web site for Spanish-speaking breast cancer patients and their families has been launched by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center of Excellence in Cancer Communications Research, funded by the National Cancer Institute.
  • International Learning Community connects language learning, living May 1, 2006 The University of Wisconsin-Madison launched its International Learning Community in 2002-03 with a German language house, Stockwerk Deutsch. Since its inception, the program has quickly expanded from 66 to 131 residents.
  • Conference on Madison’s Greenbush neighborhood set for May 2 April 28, 2006 The public is invited to take part in a free community conference, "The Greenbush: Past, Present, Future," from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, at the Italian Workmen's Club, 914 Regent St.
  • Diversity forum to focus on future April 26, 2006 Students, faculty and staff are invited to spend part of Friday, April 28, talking about the University of Wisconsin-Madison's efforts to strengthen diversity and improve campus climate.
  • ePICS Expo reveals semester of nonprofit assistance April 25, 2006 This semester, 116 undergraduate students enrolled in the e-Projects in Community Service course at the University of Wisconsin-Madison worked on interdisciplinary teams to design Web sites, build Web-based information systems, create logos, and develop marketing plans and materials for 14 nonprofit "client" organizations.
  • Posse program celebrates first graduates April 21, 2006 The University of Wisconsin-Madison's first four Posse Scholars will graduate during commencement ceremonies this spring.
  • UW-Madison’s cluster-hiring initiative shows signs of delivering on its promise April 20, 2006 Seven years after the University of Wisconsin-Madison's cluster-hiring initiative was outlined by former Chancellor David Ward, the program is producing numerous accomplishments.
  • Singers to benefit American Family Children’s Hospital April 19, 2006 In a special spring performance to benefit the new American Family Children’s Hospital, the Wisconsin Singers will perform their new show, “Let’s Go to the Movies,’” on Thursday, April 20, at the Wisconsin Union Theater.
  • Kinesiology Club plans 10th annual poker run/walk April 19, 2006 Continuing its tradition of making exercise fun and accessible for everyone, the Kinesiology Club has organized the 10th Annual 5k Poker Run/Walk co-sponsored by University Health Services (UHS).
  • UW-Madison, MATC announce student ‘transfer contract’ April 19, 2006 The University of Wisconsin-Madison and its longstanding local partner, Madison Area Technical College, are strengthening their productive relationship.
  • Farm Fresh Atlas makes local eating easy April 17, 2006 Have longer days and warmer weather whetted your appetite for crisp asparagus, sweet spinach and crunchy salad greens, fresh from the farm? Or perhaps spring has turned your thoughts to locally grown meat, eggs, flowers, honey, maple syrup, cheese and other food and farm products grown close to home. If so, the "Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas" is your link to locally grown food.
  • George Takei to lecture on equality April 17, 2006 Actor and political activist George Takei will visit the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Tuesday, April 18 to talk about coming out publicly and how his experiences as a Japanese American have shaped his views on equality.
  • Educators strive to retain science students with disabilities April 12, 2006 A consortium of educators is working to increase the number of students with disabilities entering and remaining in science fields.
  • Series of talks to examine culture, conflict in Iraq April 11, 2006 The Division of International Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison announces a series of talks, "Three Perspectives on Iraq, Three Years Later," to be held at UW-Madison on Monday, April 17, and Tuesday, April 18.
  • ‘Safer Spaces’ addresses hate crimes, campus climate April 10, 2006 The University of Wisconsin-Madison has launched a multifaceted effort designed to combat hate crime and promote a more welcoming climate for its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.
  • Chancellor launches convocation speech contest April 10, 2006 University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley invites all current UW-Madison students to write essays on the theme "What did you learn about yourself or others during your freshman year?"