Ginsberg Family Awards Program 2021
Awards program for the 2021 Ginsberg Family Awards.
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Campus Happenings April 28-May 4
Student Affairs is providing weekly events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online or in person. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others and find people to connect with at UW–Madison.
Join us this week for the following events and opportunities.
Highlights of the week:
- #FinishStrong– This is a campus wide campaign where we are encouraging everyone to stay on track and finish strong so that we can have the graduation and a fall college experience we all hope for. Show us how you #FinishStrong.
- Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month 2021: This April 2021, APIDA Heritage Month will be exploring the many ways that APIDA identity is shaped both within and outside the community. The Spaces in Between will center on the lived experiences of Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans to illustrate how identity continues to be situated and reimagined in a changing world. Join as we bridge The Spaces in Between us within the APIDA community!
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month: April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and PAVE-UW has put together a calendar of events for students, faculty, and any interested community members to attend.
28: An Evening with Joleens Kim Booster– Join the APIDA Heritage Month virtual Keynote and moderated Q&A with Joel Kim Booster! Joel is a queer Korean American, LA-based actor, comedian, and writer. Born in South Korea and adopted by White American parents in Chicago, Joel’s intersectional identities anchor his comedy. Whether it’s being Asian in a White family, gay in a predominantly straight industry, or Asian within the gay community, Joel navigates identity through his hilarious wit Register here. 6-7 p.m.
29: Multicultural Leadership Awards and Graduation– Join the MSC’s annual Multicultural Leadership Awards and Graduation program to recognize outstanding student leaders and organizations, and celebrate our graduating students of color! This program will be held virtually and streamed live through YouTube. Don’t miss our keynote speaker: Dr. Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated 5, and his motivating advice for all graduates. Register here. 6 p.m.
30: Fri-YAY Coffee!– Join the the School of Education’s virtual den for a casual meet and greet over coffee. Join on Teams. 10 a.m.
1: Visit the Terrace– From now through May 6 the Terrace is open to UW-Madison campus community (faculty, staff and students) only. No reservations needed—just show your Badger Badge at the building entrance and experience the Terrace.
2: Free Virtual Group Fitness– Join RecWell the week of May 1-7 for free virtual fitness classes. Use these classes as a way to take a break and #FinishStrong.
3: Finals Frenzy– The Union is the best place to be productive and successful during the frenzy of finals week. Finish off the semester strong with us! Stop by Union South and Memorial Union for daily Random Acts of Deliciousness!
4: 93rd Annual Student Art Show– Take a trip to the Union to see a diverse body of student art work featuring a variety of mediums and perspectives that speak to the strange times we are currently living in. The show is available for viewing until May 7 in the Class of 1925 Gallery.
Ongoing Activities:
- Badger Talks – Badger Talks is pleased to present a LIVE series of talks on topics that intend to inspire, delight, and pleasantly distract in a time we are all needing positive experiences. Tune in to hear UW–Madison faculty and staff experts on a variety of interesting and engaging topics. Watch the live events here on Facebook. Not able to watch the live talks? Watch previous Badger Talks LIVE events on YouTube.
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Don’t let up — #FinishStrong, Badgers!
Hello Badgers,
We’re almost there!
We’ve lived through a year like no other, and with spring here (along with Terrace season!), it’s easier to see new beginnings and hope. I am excited to see our seniors graduate in Camp Randall, for us to spend more meaningful time with family and friends, and while we don’t know exactly what fall will be like, we’re hopeful to bring students a more typical campus life experience. We are so close — but we are not to the finish line yet.
To get there, it’s important that we keep testing, get vaccinated, and continue following public health and university guidelines. Know that there are many people across campus here to support your success.
Keep testing and get vaccinated.
What our campus community has been doing is working — don’t let up now. Continue to get tested. If you’re in testing compliance or fully vaccinated you should have a green Badger Badge. It’s your ticket to campus activities, any in-person exams, and graduation. If you haven’t yet, make an appointment to get vaccinated. Options are open on campus, including through the weekend. Go to myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu to schedule. Or, access off-campus appointments at vaccinate.wi.gov.
Continue to follow the public health guidelines.
We’ve done great as a campus community. And we’re proud of you for doing your part. Even if you’ve tested negative, and even if you’re vaccinated, it’s still important in public places to mask up, physically distance, and wash your hands often. Be wise while you’re being social — minimize your risk by keeping it small, outdoors, and masked and distanced. Don’t let COVID-19 disrupt your finals and end-of-semester plans. Keep. It. Up! We’re too close to the finish to let our guard down now.
Find Support: Remember you’re not alone.
There are teams of people to support your basic needs, mental health, and academic success. If you’re not sure where to go, start with the Dean of Students Office. Staff will help you connect with resources and services to be successful on our campus. Also, be sure to download the Healthy Minds Program App or visit Center for Healthy Minds for well-being resources.
Again, I know this was not an easy year, but, you did it. We did it! Use #FinishStrong on social media to get tips and resources, and tell us how you plan to finish out the semester strong.
Stay focused. We’re in the homestretch — don’t lose sight of those goals, and remember, campus is filled with support services and resources so we can #FinishStrong together.
Thank you for doing your part. I’m rooting for you.
On, Wisconsin!
Christina Olstad, Ed (she/her)
Dean of Students
Campus Happenings April 21-27
Student Affairs is providing weekly events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online or in person. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others and find people to connect with at UW–Madison.
Join us this week for the following events and opportunities.
Highlights of the week:
- #FinishStrong– This is a campus wide campaign where we are encouraging everyone to stay on track and finish strong so that we can have the graduation and a fall college experience we all hope for. Show us how you #FinishStrong.
- Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month 2021: This April 2021, APIDA Heritage Month will be exploring the many ways that APIDA identity is shaped both within and outside the community. The Spaces in Between will center on the lived experiences of Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans to illustrate how identity continues to be situated and reimagined in a changing world. Join as we bridge The Spaces in Between us within the APIDA community!
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month: April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and PAVE-UW has put together a calendar of events for students, faculty, and any interested community members to attend.
21: Student Processing Space– The UW–Madison student community is invited to come together on Zoom in a facilitated space to process the trial of Derek Chauvin in the context of continuing racialized violence and a global pandemic. This space is open for all students to talk and process the news and media coverage of race, police brutality, and particularly reactions to the verdict in the Chauvin trial, other current events, and how our lives might be affected by them. Pre-registration required here. Join on Zoom at 4 p.m.
22: Let’s Play!– Let’s Play is a chance for students, faculty, and staff to come together to re-invest in self-care and celebrate the importance of play with field day activities, while also receiving information about wellness resources. Join UHS and Recreation & Wellbeing for Virtual Let’s Play via Discord, a free voice, video, and text chat platform. Register here. 1-5 p.m.
22: An Evening with Ocean Vuong Virtual Lecture– Join the Wisconsin Union Directorate – Performing Arts and the APIDA Student Center with guest lecture, author and poet, Ocean Vuong! The event will be live streamed on YouTube. After registering, you will receive an email from BoxOffice@union.wisc.edu approximately 2 hours prior to the event with your unique link to join the event. 7–8 p.m.
23: Earth Day and Free art Friday– Lend your voice and creativity to the climate justice movement this Earth Day by joining Wheelhouse Studios and CLEAN to paint a collaborative mural. All supplies will be provided and no previous experience is necessary! This event takes place int eh Festival Room at Memorial Union from 1-4 p.m.
23: Stressed? RELEASE IT!– Learn about strategies on how to manage stress, specifically trigger point release from Mayrena Hernandez, MPH, LAT, ATC. The School of Education’s (SoE) Latinx Affinity Group and Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) invites students who identify as Latinx to join this event. Register here. 4-6 p.m.
24: Pop-Up Mind-Body Connectivity Flow– Join Badger Yogis for this vinyasa class focused on strengthening the mind-body connection to sharpen ourselves for finals! This event will take place outside of James Madison Park. Register here. 10-11 a.m.
25: Vibe Shack High Ropes Workshop– Get a team and join this ALPs High Ropes Workshop for about 10 participants focusing on teambuilding. Located at UW’s Physical Sciences Lab. Register here. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
26-27: Greater University Tutoring Services (GUTS)– Start your week off by taking a look at some of these awesome study tips provided by GUTS to help prepare you for finals.
Ongoing Activities:
- Badger Talks – Badger Talks is pleased to present a LIVE series of talks on topics that intend to inspire, delight, and pleasantly distract in a time we are all needing positive experiences. Tune in to hear UW–Madison faculty and staff experts on a variety of interesting and engaging topics. Watch the live events here on Facebook. Not able to watch the live talks? Watch previous Badger Talks LIVE events on YouTube.
Seeking student input on Student Affairs strategic plan
Student Affairs at UW–Madison is a relatively new organization on campus and is in the initial stages of developing a strategic plan. Our many departments provide a large variety of programs and services supporting student health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Students are always the center of our work, and their input is critical to ensuring that the student experience is woven into every part of our plan.
To help inform our planning, all students are invited to attend a virtual focus group on Thursday, April 22, 5–6 p.m. Central. Please register to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join. This session will be facilitated by consultants from UW–Madison’s Office of Strategic Consulting.
There will be additional opportunities for students to provide feedback as the process continues throughout the summer and fall semester. Send questions to Argyle Wade at argyle.wade@wisc.edu.
Campus Happenings April 14-20
Student Affairs is providing weekly events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online or in person. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others and find people to connect with at UW–Madison.
Join us this week for the following events and opportunities.
Highlights of the week:
- #FinishStrong– This is a campus wide campaign where we are encouraging everyone to stay on track and finish strong so that we can have the graduation and a fall college experience we all hope for. Show us how you #FinishStrong.
- Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month 2021: This April 2021, APIDA Heritage Month will be exploring the many ways that APIDA identity is shaped both within and outside the community. The Spaces in Between will center on the lived experiences of Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans to illustrate how identity continues to be situated and reimagined in a changing world. Join as we bridge The Spaces in Between us within the APIDA community!
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month: April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and PAVE-UW has put together a calendar of events for students, faculty, and any interested community members to attend.
14: Celebrating Lao, Cambodian, and Thai New Year– Join us in celebrating APIDA Heritage Month and Lao, Cambodian, and Thai New Year with Boba Tea from Tenko Tea in collaboration with the Lao and Cambodian Student Association (LCSA.) At the Red Gym from 12-4 p.m.
15: UW Languages Live!– Learn how to take your language skills to the next level while connecting with other students who love language. Second Language Acquisition PhD Candidate, Ryan Goble, will join to share how language has influenced his career and research. On Instagram live from 1-1:30 p.m.
16: Screening of the documentary The Hunting Ground– Join PAVE-UW for a screening of the film: The Hunting Ground. The Hunting Ground is a 2015 American documentary film about the incidence of sexual assault on college campuses in the United States and the reported failure of college administrations to deal with it adequately. Register here for the Zoom link. 4 p.m.
17: Virtual APIDA Magazine Launch– The APIDA Heritage Month Planning Committee is excited to launch the first ever APIDA Heritage Month Magazine! Join in celebrating APIDA Heritage Month 2021 with the release of this magazine during the APIDA Gala Awards. 8-9 p.m.
18: All Out! With Hoofer Ambassadors– All Out! is a fun, educational, community-building event intended for a diverse group of students who are interested in gaining new exposure to the outdoors. Join Outdoor UW at the Terrace at their office. 12-2 p.m.
19: Virtual APIDA Panel– APIDA Heritage Month Planning Committee invites you to a panel discussion on APIDA allyship and Action. This panel will open a dialogue on what it means to be an ally to the APIDA community, how the APIDA community can be allies to other communities, and how we turn allyship into action. Register here. 7-8 p.m.
20: Shifting and Derailleurs Bicycle Class– Join the University Bicycle Resource Center (UBRC) for a free class taught by India Viola, local bicycle advocate and educator. Learn the basics about how your bicycles gears work and how to keep them shifting smoothly. Have your bike handy during the class or just watch. Register here for Zoom link. 6-7:30 p.m.
Ongoing Activities:
- Badger Talks – Badger Talks is pleased to present a LIVE series of talks on topics that intend to inspire, delight, and pleasantly distract in a time we are all needing positive experiences. Tune in to hear UW–Madison faculty and staff experts on a variety of interesting and engaging topics. Watch the live events here on Facebook. Not able to watch the live talks? Watch previous Badger Talks LIVE events on YouTube.
Welcome to the Nick
The Nicholas Recreation Center, was opened on September 28, 2020. It is the first building of UW’s Recreation and Wellbeing Master Plan to be completed, which will update and expand four different fitness and wellbeing locations on campus. The Nick is significantly larger than the student fitness center that it replaced, and it boasts over 30,000 square feet of fitness space. It’s name honors the late Albert Nicholas and his family, whose generations contributions made this facility possible.
Read more about the Nicholas family and the new facilities here: https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/destination/welcome-to-the-nick/
Coping with Isolation and Uncertainty
During the pandemic, University Health Services’ mental health department, MHS, stepped up to support students facing the struggles of life in social isolation. Care for those facing mental health crises was crucial throughout the pandemic, and it remains a necessity with the continued uncertainties the new semester will bring. The new challenges ahead will require students to gain resilience, empathy for their classmates and coping mechanisms for their own mental health. The resources that UHS has provided throughout the pandemic were created to help students meet those challenges.
Read more about the ways MHS has supported students here: https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/on_campus/coping-with-isolation-and-uncertainty/
Campus Happenings April 7-13
Student Affairs is providing weekly events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online or in person. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others and find people to connect with at UW–Madison.
Join us this week for the following events and opportunities.
Highlights of the week:
- Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month 2021: This April 2021, APIDA Heritage Month will be exploring the many ways that APIDA identity is shaped both within and outside the community. The Spaces in Between will center on the lived experiences of Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans to illustrate how identity continues to be situated and reimagined in a changing world. Join as we bridge The Spaces in Between us within the APIDA community!
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month: April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and PAVE-UW has put together a calendar of events for students, faculty, and any interested community members to attend.
7: Virtual Asian Awareness Panel– Alpha Kappa Delta Phi will be hosting a panel with four UW-Madison affiliated guests to explore Asian American refugee/immigration, the LGBTQ+ Community, and human trafficking in Asia. Join on Zoom. 5 p.m.
8: Intersections: Creativity, Identity, and Activism– Join University Housing for a virtual showcase and panel discussion of artists on how art, identity, and activism intersect. Streaming live on YouTube and Facebook. 6:30-8 p.m.
9: Feeling Asian American Virtual Lecture– The APIDA Student Center is excited to celebrate APIDA Heritage Month with guest lecture and author of “Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning”, Cathy Park Hong! Please RSVP by April 8th 4 p.m. CST. Zoom access information will be provided the day before the event. This event is open to all.
10: National Library Week: There’s no better time than #NationalLibraryWeek to discover the treasures within your library! Discover @uwmadlibraries many resources or just #AskaLibrarian.
11: What’s Past is Prologue: The Unfinished American Conversation– Join University Opera as they present the encore of this program featuring staged and filmed songs and song cycles with social and racial justice themes. Steamed on the Mead Witter School of Music YouTube channel. 2 p.m.
12: Chanel Miller: Know My Name – Join PAVE as they welcome their sexual assault awareness month keynote speaker Chanel Miller. Chanel Miller is a writer and artist. Her memoir, Know My Name, was a New York Times bestseller. Join on Zoom. 6:30 p.m. Register here.
13: Change is Brewing X Visibilitea – Gender-Based Violence in the APIDA Community– Join PAVE to discuss the prevalence of gender-based violence in the APIDA Community as we examine the detrimental effects of the Demasculinization of Asian men and fetishization of Asian women. This event is co-hosted with the APIDA Student Center. On Zoom. 6 p.m. Register here.
Ongoing Activities:
- Badger Talks – Badger Talks is pleased to present a LIVE series of talks on topics that intend to inspire, delight, and pleasantly distract in a time we are all needing positive experiences. Tune in to hear UW–Madison faculty and staff experts on a variety of interesting and engaging topics. Watch the live events here on Facebook. Not able to watch the live talks? Watch previous Badger Talks LIVE events on YouTube.