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• Music education conference focuses on race and equity issues Oct. 18, 2010 The University of Wisconsin-Madison will host the first conference of CRÈME International, the International Consortium on Equity in Music Education, from Oct. 20-23.
• UW-Madison to take part in national Ethnic Studies Week Oct. 4, 2010 Students and educators from the University of Wisconsin-Madison will join others from around the nation in celebrating Ethnic Studies Week from Oct. 4-8.
• Ethnic Studies Week kicks off with lecture on legacy of civil rights Sept. 29, 2010 The University of Wisconsin-Madison will join educational institutions around the nation in celebrating Ethnic Studies Week with a kickoff event today (Sept. 29) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in 4141 Helen C. White Library.
• Diversity forum to address areas of success Sept. 22, 2010 Last year’s diversity forum planted the idea that UW-Madison’s drive toward excellence is tied to the diversity of the institution. This year, organizers will build on that idea, focusing on a theme of “Cultivating Excellence: Nurturing the Seeds of Success.”
• Reaching beyond the boundaries of the university Sept. 22, 2010 David O’Connor, admission counselor and UW–Madison’s American Indian recruiter, is no stranger to travel.
• Campus diversity efforts to focus on achievement gap, shared definition Sept. 22, 2010 As he heads into his third year on the job as vice provost for diversity and climate, Damon Williams is putting into place what he’s learned about UW–Madison since taking his post. One of the first steps was bringing a range of diversity programs from across campus together in his office, a reorganization that happened this summer.
• Sixth annual ‘Passing the Mic’ spoken-word series to feature Latin flair Sept. 10, 2010 Latin rhythms will set a flavorful beat for the sixth annual Passing the Mic spoken-word series Thursday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 2, in the Wisconsin Historical Society auditorium, 816 State St.
• Student ambassadors reinforce ties with China Sept. 7, 2010 The University of Wisconsin-Madison has strengthened its relationship with China during the past year, beginning with Chancellor Biddy Martin's spring trip and continuing as the campus welcomed elite Chinese athletes for the fall semester. Now a group of students and staff members have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip - one that they hope will continue to inspire their fellow students.
• Slide show: Information and Celebration Sept. 7, 2010 For 29 consecutive years, the Multicultural Orientation Reception has woven together a mix of information and celebration.
• Recent sightings: LGBT social Sept. 3, 2010
• Weekend events will explore elements of hip-hop Sept. 3, 2010
• Multicultural Student Center welcomes students with reception Aug. 31, 2010 For the 29th year in a row, the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Multicultural Student Center (MSC) welcomes students to campus with an evening of dancing, networking and sharing connections.
• Rafael Casal: Making the most of his fearlessness Aug. 10, 2010 He’s the professional artist who honed his craft and distilled his style at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for close to three years.
• UW-Madison diversity programs undergo realignment Aug. 4, 2010 University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin and Provost Paul M. Deluca Jr. have approved a number of new initiatives to strategically align and enhance diversity efforts on campus.
• Governors group to recognize Multicultural Arts Initiative director July 7, 2010 The Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison continues to draw national praise for expanding the dimensions of educational creativity.
• Hip-hop workshop focuses on teaching tools April 30, 2010 Now celebrating its fifth year, the Hip-Hop Educator and Community Leader Training Institute will be held on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus from July 7-11.
• Recent sightings: A new perspective on Grainger April 27, 2010
• Community invited to celebrate spring at campus pow-wow April 1, 2010 The University of Wisconsin-Madison community is invited to a spring pow-wow on Saturday, April 10.
• Outstanding Women of Color awards honor faculty who’ve gone above and beyond March 26, 2010 As well as achieving excellence in academics, the six winners of the 2009-10 University of Wisconsin-Madison Outstanding Women of Color awards have all stepped off the Madison campus and advocated for social justice in the greater community.
• Campus events mark Black History Month Feb. 3, 2010 To celebrate the rich culture and traditions that Black History Month honors, educational, artistic and social events have been scheduled across campus.