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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MLK Symposium: Carrying the Torch
Daughter of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Ralph Abernathy, Goddaughter of Dr. King, Brings Unique Perspective to the Making of an Icon; makes plea for continued activism in his name and the others who fought for …
Donzaleigh Abernathy inspires UW Community at MLK Symposium with a powerful call for activism and justice
This year’s MLK Symposium brought the UW community together as actress, author, and activist Donzaleigh Abernathy delivered a powerful address, sharing her personal stories and insights from her family’s involvement in the civil rights movement. …
Fostering Equity and Empowerment: UW-Madison’s Social Justice Leadership Retreat
By: Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern This year, UW-Madison’s Social Justice Leadership Retreat hosted approximately 20 undergraduate students and facilitators for a meaningful 3-day collaboration, November 8-November 10. The Social Justice Leadership Retreat (SJLR) provides …
MSC celebrates 35 years on campus
As a top-ranking research institution, UW–Madison is recognized as a community for students all around the globe. This spring marks 35 years of the Multicultural Student Center (MSC) serving as a home away from home …
MLK Symposium Inspires Renewed Commitment to Civic Engagement, Honoring the Legacy of the Late Civil Rights Leader
Noted writer and actress Anna Deavere Smith delivers powerful remarks to a rapt audience The annual 2024 MLK Symposium at UW–Madison took place with a sense of urgency and an air of renewed commitment, as …
Former NAACP president Benjamin Jealous to present annual MLK Symposium
A former investigative journalist and NAACP president, Jealous has dedicated his life to bringing people together, building diverse coalitions for change, and holding government leaders accountable. In his keynote, he will reflect on the legacy …
Veterans Month: We honor students and alum who have served our country
Throughout Veterans Month, we honor and celebrate students and alum who have served our country. Several events will be hosted for students, alum, faculty, and staff to get involved during the month of November and recognize …
Media coverage of the 2022 MLK Symposium with Nikole Hannah-Jones
Journalist and historian Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project from The New York Times, presented the 2022 UW–Madison MLK Symposium for an in-person and virtual audience at the Memorial Union on Tuesday, …
Celebrating the Divine Nine
In the Fall of 2020, Fraternity and Sorority Life launched a campaign to create a garden plaza on campus to physically represent and honor the National Pan-Hellenic Council chapters on campus. The ground breaking for …