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• Campus forum launches 'Inclusive Excellence' Blending inclusiveness with excellence is part of UW-Madison’s effort to move forward and build on the legacy of Plan 2008, the university’s 10-year diversity plan that ended last year. Oct. 12
• Recent sightings: 2009 Diversity Forum Oct. 9
• Diversity efforts to focus on ‘inclusive excellence’ The idea that the inclusiveness and excellence of an institution are fundamental and linked to one another form the bedrock of UW–Madison’s approach to diversity following Plan 2008. Oct. 6
• Music and spoken-word festival to feature international artists The fifth annual Passing the Mic Series, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI), will bring internationally renowned musical and spoken-word artists from Central America and across the United States to the Wisconsin Historical Society Auditorium from Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 8-10. Oct. 1
• First Wave wins state arts award A top Wisconsin arts honor - the 2009 Governor's Award in Support of the Arts - has been given to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI), which oversees the First Wave Learning Community. Oct. 1
• Domestic partner health insurance information now available Detailed enrollment information for domestic partner health insurance is now available to UW–Madison faculty and staff. Sept. 25
• UW-Madison hosts campuswide series on future of hip hop in academia The University of Wisconsin-Madison will host a semester-long fall lecture series based on the scholarship and art of hip hop. Sept. 8
• Reception to welcome students of color to campus The 28th annual Multicultural Orientation Reception (MCOR) will welcome new and continuing students of color back to the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. Sept. 2
• PEOPLE honors high school graduates, welcomes new freshmen The University of Wisconsin-Madison will celebrate its eighth year of an important pipeline for student diversity from noon-2 p.m. on Friday, July 31, at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way. July 29
• UW-Madison students perform at International Youth Poetry Slam Festival Thirteen UW-Madison students from the First Wave Hip Hop Theater Ensemble will perform in the 12th Annual Brave New Voices (BNV) International Youth Poetry Slam today (July 15) in Chicago. July 15
• American Indian documentary to examine ancestral origins of campus A documentary examining the historical and contemporary triumphs and challenges of the American Indian peoples and Indian nations of the Great Lakes will air on the Wisconsin Channel (20.2) at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. July 8
• Canceled: Film documents African American experience on campus 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. May 12
• Poetry performance on tap this weekend 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. March 25
• Gates scholars overcome obstacles, settle into campus 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. March 24
• Celebrate the Greenbush neighborhood March 24 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. March 11
• Post-Plan 2008 trends point to diversity progress 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. March 5
• Researchers cite President's role in reducing racism 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. Feb. 16
• Recent sightings: ‘World Runway’ Feb. 12
• Campus celebrates Black History Month 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. Feb. 2
• New magazine is a window on the diversity of life at UW–Madison 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. Jan. 22
• National magazine honors UW historian as an emerging scholar 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. Jan. 21
• Numerous city, campus events honor Martin Luther King Jr. 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. Jan. 14
• Dawn Crim named new special assistant for community relations 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. Dec. 23
• First Wave ensemble premieres ‘Boomboxed’ 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. Dec. 2
• Visiting artist’s journey of collaboration, imagination 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. Nov. 19
• Robust number of first-generation students in Class of 2012 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. Nov. 6
• New diversity chief ready for challenges ahead 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. Nov. 5
• Stitched tapestry of Hmong history unveiled at Multicultural Center 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. Oct. 27
• Campus summit addresses growing Latino campus population 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 Oct. 22
• Study debunks myth that early immigrants quickly learned English 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: Oct. 16
• Steven Clark, engineering diversity leader, dies Steven N. Clark, assistant dean for diversity affairs and student leadership programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering, died unexpectedly Monday. He was 44. Oct. 15
• Exhibit exploring Nazi persecution of homosexuals comes to campus The Madison Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools (GSAFE) is hosting the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum traveling exhibition, Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945, at the Memorial Library between Oct. 10 and Dec. 10. Oct. 15
• U.S. culture derails girl math whizzes A culture of neglect and, at some age levels, outright social ostracism, is derailing a generation of students, especially girls, deemed the very best in mathematics, according to a new study. Oct. 10
• Spoken word’s best featured in ‘Passing the Mic’ The Passing the Mic Series has become a signature event of the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) and is an important component of the annual Wisconsin Book Festival. Now in its fourth year, the event showcases spoken-word poet-performers from UW–Madison, teams of teen poets from around the country, and nationally known leaders and hip-hop performers. Passing the Mic events are scheduled for Oct. 16–18 in venues on campus and in Madison. Oct. 8
• Centro Hispano, Schools of Hope to recruit campus tutors Thursday The Centro Hispano tutoring program will have an informational booth in library mall from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. this Thursday for interested UW-Madison students. There will also be tutor training and sign-up for the Schools of Hope tutoring program Thursday evening in the Union from 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. The programs give students of all educational backgrounds the chance to tutor pre-school to high school level children. Oct. 7
• Student-run show to premiere on Big Ten Network The University of Wisconsin-Madison will premiere a unique 30-minute magazine-style program showcasing a variety of university stories on the Big Ten Network (BTN) on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. central. Sept. 29
• Forum to focus on First Nations, Plan 2008 The story of human occupation along the southern shores of Lake Mendota began more than 12,000 years ago, around the time the last glaciers retreated from this area. "DeJope," or "Four Lakes" in the Ho-Chunk language, remains Ho-Chunk ancestral homeland. Sept. 16
• Upcoming diversity forum to focus on First Nations, Plan 2008 The culture and experiences of the First Nations community will be the focus of the ninth annual Campus Diversity Forum. Sept. 10
• University works to promote success for first-generation students For many students, the move from high school to college is a foregone conclusion. Their parents attended college and helped guide them through applying, registering and settling in. For first-generation students, however, the transition to postsecondary education is not always as fluid. Sept. 9
• Recent sightings: University Gospel Choir Sept. 8
• New UW sweatshirt promotes environment, fair trade A new hoodie now available at University Book Store allows students to show University of Wisconsin style while also promoting eco-friendly and fair trade values. Sept. 8
• Arts Institute brings musician, composer, activist Fred Ho to campus The Arts Institute is pleased to welcome artist in residence Fred Ho to the University of Wisconsin-Madison this fall. Sept. 4
• New ‘Think’ campaign encourages respect, inclusive campus climate Members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison community are being encouraged to "Think" about using the power of respect and positive action to promote a welcoming and inclusive campus climate. Sept. 1
• First-year Interest Groups take off at UW-Madison Beginning as a pilot program in 2001, First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs) set out to provide diversity education, connect academic pursuits with residence life and offer integrated learning across a cohort of courses. In its first year, FIGs supported 75 students within four FIGs. Since then, the program has blossomed to more than 580 students and 31 FIGs. Aug. 20
• Lecture series honoring Denice Denton planned for Sept. 12 Nancy Hopkins, Amgen, Inc. Professor of Biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), will deliver the first lecture in the Denice D. Denton Distinguished Lecture Series. Aug. 19
• Program bolsters number of minority engineering graduate degree recipients Elizabeth Felton never thought about pursuing a Ph.D. when, in 2000, she began her master's degree program in biomedical engineering. That changed during a gathering of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate Engineering Research Scholars program (GERS). Aug. 12
• Leader of Indian university visits UW-Madison As part of an ongoing effort to forge stronger ties with leading educational institutions in India, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting P.K. Abdul Azis, the vice chancellor of India's Aligarh Muslim University, on campus today and tomorrow, Aug. 7-8. Aug. 7
• PEOPLE students to be celebrated The University of Wisconsin-Madison will celebrate one of its most important diversity "pipeline" programs Friday, Aug. 1. July 31
• Eight UW-Madison graduate students receive international travel awards Global Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has awarded the Scott Kloeck-Jenson Award to eight outstanding graduate students whose work will deepen international understanding and global social justice concerns. July 24
• Research Apprenticeship Program offers an early taste of the field of medicine The Research Apprenticeship Program, now in its 28th year, aims to increase participation and success rates of students traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. July 14