The World at Large
FDA Advancing Health Equity in Medical Devices (Webinar Sept. 6 from 9am to 4:20pm CT)
During this meeting, the Patient Engagement Advisory Committee will discuss and make recommendations on advancing health equity in medical devices. Committee topics for discussion include: Ways to advance access to medical devices that allow for …
LGBTQ+ 101 (Webinar on June 13 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CT)
The UW Clinical Trials Institute is pleased to welcome the OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center for an ‘LGBTQ+ 101’ session to explore intersectionality and its importance as a framework to understanding and supporting the LGBTQ+ community …
Students celebrate, share perspectives for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month
“Read Q&A profiles of four Doctor of Medicine program students focused on what Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month means to them and what projects are exciting them most.”
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Diversity Events at UW-Madison
- January
- January 13Children’s African Story Hour (CASH)My Father’s Shop (Morocco)4:00 PM, Pinney Library (516 Cottage Grove Rd.)
- January 17International Student Welcome and Information Fair (ISWIF)hosted by International Student Services (ISS)12:00 PM, International Community Center (Suite 130), Pyle Center
- January 21OPT Workshop: ISS Advising Workshop SeriesAdvising Workshop: hosted by International Student Services (ISS)4:30 PM, International Community Center (Suite 130), Pyle Center
- January 23Welcome (Back) International Student Game Nighthosted by International Student Services (ISS)5:00 PM, College Library, Rm 1250: 1st Floor Lounge
- January 24BODIES IN FOCUS: Power, Subjectivity, and Practice in East European and Eurasian StudiesEndangered Bodies & Activism10:00 AM, Online
- January 29OPT "Ask Me Anything" SessionAdvising Workshop: hosted by International Student Services (ISS)4:30 PM
Websites
Below are some popular media websites dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Local
Madison Magazine and News 3 Now: Black Lives Matter
This site features “Madison Magazine and News 3 Now articles from recent years to spotlight Madison-area Black businesses and people along with features related to racial justice, inequity and the Black Lives Matter movement.” — Description taken from Madison Magazine.
UW-Madison Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement Newsletter
UW-Madison News on Native Nations
UW-Madison News on Diversity
This link retrieves all UW Madison News stories containing the subject tag, “Diversity.”
National
Atlantic Black Star
Atlantic Black Star is a a narrative company with the purpose to “publish empowering narratives for all people of African descent and everyone who adheres to our culture.” –Description from Atlantic Black Star
Blavity
Blavity is an American Internet media company and website created by and for black millennials. Their mission is to “economically and creatively support Black millennials across the African diaspora, so they can pursue the work they love, and change the world in the process.” –Description from Wikipedia
Ebony is a magazine committed to “showcasing the best and brightest as well as highlighting disparities in Black life” — Description from Ebony.
A part of HuffPost, HuffPost Black Voices is an American news aggregator and blog that contains news and opinions on black lives, culture, and entertainment. –Description from HuffPost
This Chronicle of Higher Education newsletter addresses “what national conversations about racial equity and inclusion mean for you and your institution. Delivered on Tuesdays.” –Description from the Chronicle of Higher Education.
“WELL FOR CULTURE is is a grassroots initiative which aims to reclaim and revitalize Indigenous health and wellness. We study and implement the lifestyle teachings of our ancestors, meanwhile incorporating new information to contribute to this ancient and ongoing chain of knowledge. Indigenous culture has always been dynamic, and wellness is an inherent aspect.” –Description from Well for Culture