Department of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion News

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May 9, 2019

UW-Superior to hold Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Graduation May 17

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April 17, 2019

UW-Superior to present contemporary Native American artist Bunky Echo-Hawk

DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | DIVERSITY | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

April 8, 2019

Distinguished Diversity Lecture and Art Series to present Austin Channing Brown

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March 12, 2019

Distinguished Diversity Lecture and Art Series to present John B. Herrington

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February 19, 2019

UW-Superior Distinguished Diversity Lecture and Art Series to present author Linda Grover

Grover will present a discussion on her book “The Road Back to Sweetgrass”

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | DIVERSITY | EVENTS | BLACK STUDENT UNION (BSU) | ALL STUDENTS | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

February 7, 2019

Black Student Union hosting annual Soul Food Dinner

Music, food and fun will highlight this event which brings the campus and community together

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | GENDER EQUITY RESOURCE CENTER | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | DIVERSITY | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | CURRENT STUDENTS

January 18, 2019

Julia Johnson, UW-Superior alum, receives Dr. P.B. Poorman award from UW System

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | GENDER EQUITY RESOURCE CENTER | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | DIVERSITY | ALUMNI | CURRENT STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

January 17, 2019

The accidental activist

Pamela Adie’s (’06) work as an LGBTQ+ activist earned her an invitation to the Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa Program and a place on Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women list

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS | UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | DIVERSITY | CURRENT STUDENTS

December 10, 2018

Pope Wright Memorial Scholarship extends legacy of former professor, supports underrepresented students

The scholarship is a continuation of the one-time memorial scholarship established by friends and family of Wright when he passed in 2015.

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | FINANCIAL AID OFFICE | FIRST NATIONS CENTER | OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS | UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | ACADEMIC | DIVERSITY | NATIVE NATIONS STUDENT ORGANIZATION (NNSO) | CURRENT STUDENTS

December 4, 2018

UW-Superior Foundation Creates New Scholarship for Native American Students

Scholarship was created by UWS faculty, staff and community members to provide funding support for students who demonstrate financial need.

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS | UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS | DIVERSITY | ALL STUDENTS

November 29, 2018

Heartwarming turnout at William “Pope” Wright Jr. Student Center dedication

Wright was a member of the campus community for 44 years and the first African-American professor at the university.

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | DIVERSITY | CHEMISTRY | FACULTY/STAFF

November 21, 2018

Lorena Rios Mendoza, UW-Superior Associate Professor Receives ‘Outstanding Women of Color In Education’ Award

Lorena Rios Mendoza was recognized for her promotion of social justice and for helping UW-Superior achieve its goals for diversity, equity and inclusion.

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS | CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS | DIVERSITY | EVENTS | ALL STUDENTS

November 15, 2018

Open house, dedication for ‘Pope’ Wright Student Center

Wright was a member of the campus community for 44 years

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | VETERANS AND NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT CENTER | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | DIVERSITY | ALL STUDENTS | VETERAN STUDENTS

November 7, 2018

UW-Superior named a Military Friendly® School for ninth consecutive year

UW-Superior received high marks for its academics policies and compliance, admissions and orientation and culture and commitment

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | VETERANS AND NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT CENTER | DIVERSITY | EVENTS | CURRENT STUDENTS | VETERAN STUDENTS

November 6, 2018

Chief Nicholas Sawyer presents on Being LGBT+ in Military Leadership

With 21 years of service, Chief Nicholas Sawyer is the officer in charge of Coast Guard Station Bayfield, Wis.

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | FIRST NATIONS CENTER | OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS | OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR | CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS | DIVERSITY | EVENTS | HERITAGE AND MILESTONES

September 24, 2018

UW-Superior hosts dedication ceremony for Medicine Wheel

The Medicine Wheel is the first of its kind at any four-year college campus in the area

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CAMPUS LIFE | CENTER FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING | COMMUNICATING ARTS DEPARTMENT | DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS CENTER | OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS | OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR | RESIDENCE LIFE

May 14, 2018

UW-Superior selects three for Chancellor’s Leadership Award

UW-Superior’s commencement will take place on Saturday, May 19, at 2 p.m. at Siinto S. Wessman Arena

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ACADEMIC SERVICE-LEARNING | CAMPUS RECREATION | CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING | DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | LAKE SUPERIOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE | MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT | NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | OFFICE OF THE PROVOST

May 14, 2018

UW-Superior celebrates work of faculty and staff

The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s annual Faculty and Staff Recognition program was held on Friday, May 11

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL AID OFFICE | UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | VETERANS AND NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT CENTER | CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS | CURRENT STUDENTS | NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS

March 27, 2018

VNSC Emergency Fund aiding UW-Superior students

Fund was created to provide assistance to current students involved in a catastrophic or emergency situation

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS | ADMINISTRATION | FACULTY/STAFF

February 26, 2018

New Assistant Director for Equity Diversity and Inclusion

Katrina “Kat” Werchouski is a member of UW-Superior's Office of Multicultural Affairs

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | FIRST NATIONS CENTER | GENDER EQUITY RESOURCE CENTER | OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS | ADMINISTRATION | CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS | DIVERSITY | ALL STUDENTS | FACULTY/STAFF

January 25, 2018

Strategic Plan for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion enacted

The plan is designed to help the UW-Superior community achieve a diverse and inclusive campus

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CAMPUS SAFETY OFFICE | DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | GENDER EQUITY RESOURCE CENTER | STUDENT HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | EVENTS | ALL STUDENTS | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

May 9, 2017

Speak Out Superior leads conversation about sexual assault

DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | ADMINISTRATION | DIVERSITY | BLACK STUDENT UNION (BSU) | FACULTY/STAFF

January 23, 2017

New Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion