Diversity News

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

September 30, 2020

UW-Superior to host virtual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration

This event is free and open to the community

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COMMUNICATING ARTS DEPARTMENT | DIVERSITY | COMMUNICATING ARTS | ALL STUDENTS | FACULTY/STAFF | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

April 8, 2020

Finding Hope

Haruka Hamanaka, a senior international student, reflects on her experiences amidst COVID-19

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | FIRST NATIONS CENTER | MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM | NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | DIVERSITY | BIOLOGY | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | ALL STUDENTS | FACULTY/STAFF

October 15, 2019

A Circle of Support

At UW-Superior, Britt Brown found a supportive community that honored her Native American heritage, as well as her future goals.

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

October 3, 2019

Indigenous Peoples Day celebration October 14

DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | GENDER EQUITY RESOURCE CENTER | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | DIVERSITY | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI

September 19, 2019

UW-Superior hostd documentary screening, discussion with alumna

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

May 9, 2019

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

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

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

March 12, 2019

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

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | DIVERSITY | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

February 19, 2019

UW-Superior hosting 22nd annual Cultural Night

The community is welcome to attend the family friendly event

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

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 | 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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VETERAN AND NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT CENTER | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | DIVERSITY | VETERAN STUDENTS

January 29, 2019

UW-Superior designated a Military Friendly® School for 10th 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 | 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 | 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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HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | OFFICE OF INTERCULTURAL STUDENT SUCCESS | OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS | VETERAN AND NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT CENTER | DIVERSITY | SOCIAL WORK | CURRENT STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS

December 3, 2018

A true lifelong learner

At age 80, Lois Gunderson joined social work students on a trip to Germany to learn about refugee resettlement.

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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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HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | UPWARD BOUND | DIVERSITY | AEROSPACE STUDIES AND AIR FORCE ROTC | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | LEGAL STUDIES | CURRENT STUDENTS

November 8, 2018

She’s First!

Erica Bauer is setting the bar high for others to follow.

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UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | VETERAN AND NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT CENTER | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | DIVERSITY | CURRENT STUDENTS | VETERAN STUDENTS

November 7, 2018

Soaring High with the Air Force ROTC and UWS

Love for country and service has led Brady Durnan (’20 Legal Studies major) to pursue a military career.

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | VETERAN 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 | VETERAN 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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HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | DIVERSITY | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | LEGAL STUDIES | FACULTY/STAFF

October 9, 2018

Cuzzo presents keynote at Minnesota Women Lawyers luncheon

The Minnesota Women Lawyers Association has over 1,300 members across Minnesota

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS | SOCIAL INQUIRY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | DIVERSITY | ECONOMICS | SOCIOLOGY | CURRENT STUDENTS | FACULTY/STAFF

September 27, 2018

The best laid plans

A curve in the road brought first-year student Joe Newago to UW-Superior

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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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MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT | OFFICE OF INTERCULTURAL STUDENT SUCCESS | OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS | DIVERSITY | COMPUTER SCIENCE | CURRENT STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

September 18, 2018

To UWS and Back Again

Ramesh Shrestha is glad to be back at UWS after learning the grass isn’t always greener.

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OFFICE OF INTERCULTURAL STUDENT SUCCESS | OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS | SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS | ACADEMIC | DIVERSITY | FINANCE | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT | CURRENT STUDENTS

July 16, 2018

Learning the language

For students in the English as a Second Language International (ESLI) program, summer is anything but a break from studies

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | MUSIC DEPARTMENT | OFFICE OF INTERCULTURAL STUDENT SUCCESS | OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS | SOCIAL INQUIRY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | DIVERSITY | ANTHROPOLOGY | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

June 20, 2018

A musical mission in Mongolia

Music majors, Mike Lueck and Haley Lawson, found a shared purpose while at UW-Superior

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CENTER FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING | GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT | NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | VETERAN AND NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT CENTER | ACADEMIC | DIVERSITY | HERITAGE AND MILESTONES | ALUMNI | CURRENT STUDENTS

May 21, 2018

It’s never too late

Philip Benkert received a Bachelor of Science Degree from UW-Superior at the age of 72 at spring commencement.

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT | NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | OFFICE OF INTERCULTURAL STUDENT SUCCESS | OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS | ACADEMIC | DIVERSITY | RESEARCH | CHEMISTRY

May 17, 2018

From Cameroon to Superior, Maryelle Nyeck finds her path

Nyeck embarked on an adventure sparked by her aunt and cousins, all of whom are UW-Superior alumni

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CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY | GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT | MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | DIVERSITY | COMPUTER SCIENCE | MATHEMATICS | CURRENT STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

May 14, 2018

Macedonia to Superior, UW-Superior graduate finds the ‘right equation’

Kuzmanovski plunged into his studies with an appetite to learn and experience all the University had to offer

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | CAMPUS RECREATION | GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT | HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | DIVERSITY | PHYSICAL EDUCATION | ALUMNI | CURRENT STUDENTS

May 14, 2018

‘Hometown girl’ winds up a stellar athletic and academic career

Days before graduating, Kontny reflects on her decision, saying it was one of the best she's made

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FINANCIAL AID OFFICE | HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | DIVERSITY | SOCIAL WORK | CURRENT STUDENTS

April 11, 2018

Home at last

Jordan Wetterlind overcame homelessness to find his way to UW-Superior

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REGISTRAR'S OFFICE | DIVERSITY | EVENTS | ALL STUDENTS | FACULTY/STAFF

February 23, 2018

UW-Superior Registrar takes on the American Birkebeiner

Jeff Kirschling to ski in his first Birkie on Saturday

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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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WRITING AND LIBRARY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT | WRITING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERATURE DEPARTMENT | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | DIVERSITY | WRITING | FACULTY/STAFF

November 29, 2017

White-Farnham co-editor of new book on writing curriculum

OFFICE OF INTERCULTURAL STUDENT SUCCESS | OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS | DIVERSITY | EVENTS | CURRENT STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

November 13, 2017

UW-Superior holds annual International Cooking Demo