By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern During April, UW–Madison takes the time to celebrate and honor the diverse intersections that compose the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community on campus, through APIDA Heritage Month. …
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Roots, Routes, and Reflections: Celebrating MENA Heritage Month 2025
Written by: Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern Every March, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Middle Eastern North African (MENA) Heritage Month (MENAHM) is celebrated on campus. This year, the theme, “Roots and Routes: Tracing Homelands and …
Voices in the Intersection: Celebrating Black History Month at UW-Madison
By: Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern This year at UW Madison, we celebrate Black History Month (BHM) through the theme, “Embracing Intersectionality: Celebrating the Rich Tapestry of Black Identity. Black History Month 2025 is set …
Love is…Celebrating Native November with Heart and Heritage
By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern This Native November, the University of Wisconsin Madison’s Indigenous Student Center (ISC) with the Indigenous Student Center Coalition (ISCC) announced the theme: Love Is… spotlighting a month-long celebration of …
Salute to Service: A UW-Madison Veterans Day Celebration
By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern On Veterans Day, November 11, our campus community will gather to honor those who served– or are currently serving–in the U.S. military. In observance of Veterans Day, University Veteran …
Antoine Hunter, Deaf dancer, choreographer, and advocate visits UW
“You can dance when you’re happy, you can dance when you’re sad. Dance can help you go through life,” — Antoine Hunter On October 7, 2024, Antoine Hunter, Deaf dancer, choreographer, and advocate, also known …
Meet Artist & Educator: Natalie Ergas
By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern Graduating from UW–Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, double major in French, and minor in art history, Latine Cultural Center (LCC) Program Coordinator Natalie Ergas has knowledge and …
The Meaning Behind the Message: Insight on 2024 Latine Heritage Month, with logo designer Jaen Muñoz
By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern Each September through October marks a time of special celebration on our campus: Latine Heritage Month (LHM). Hosted by the UW-Madison Latine Cultural Center, this year’s LHM theme, “Illuminating …
UW Welcomes Antoine Hunter: Performance, Lecture, & Discussion
The McBurney Disability Resource Center welcomes acclaimed Deaf dancer, choreographer, and advocate Antoine Hunter (aka PurpleFireCrow), who will visit UW–Madison for two days, ending with a free final performance and lecture on October 7, co-hosted …
Meet Kevin Wong, APIDA program coordinator and advisor
During an interview with Student Affairs, Kevin Wong provides insight into his role as a program coordinator within the Multicultural Student Center (MSC). I graduated from UW–Madison in 2015 with a degree in political science. …