Diversity News
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'Engaged with UW-Eau Claire' features Samara Gaitan
In the monthly video series "Engaged with UW-Eau Claire," the Alumni Association is proud to profile Blugolds who return to campus to help make a difference. Each video features a Blugold alum who gives back to UW-Eau Claire in some capacity.
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Local Juneteenth event to celebrate enrichment through diversity
Eau Claire's 2019 Juneteenth celebration, set for 5:30 p.m. June 19 in Carson Park's Pine Pavilion, will bring together area residents to celebrate their commitment toward a more united community enriched by its diversity.
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UW-Eau Claire celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
From April 29-May 13, a wide variety of events will include opportunities to take part in dialogue sessions, Asian American cuisine, a film screening, presentation of student research, a panel discussion and more.
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UW-Eau Claire celebrates Hmong Heritage Month
UW-Eau Claire is celebrating Hmong Heritage Month with activities planned throughout the month of April.
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China immersion allows Blugolds to connect with Hmong history, identity
During Winterim, several Blugolds were part of an immersion where they learned about and experienced the rich history and culture of Hmong people and other minorities living in Southwest China.
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National TRIO Day events set for April 3
UW-Eau Claire will recognize National TRIO Day with a program and awards ceremony from 3:30-5:30 p.m. April 3 in Davies Center.
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Chinese language classes foster international friendships
UW-Eau Claire's Chinese language program brings together students and international students, fostering friendships and support systems that help the Blugolds improve their non-native language skills and understanding of new cultures.
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Immersion inspires Blugolds to appreciate importance and beauty of Hmong culture
Blugolds grew their understanding of and appreciation for Hmong culture and language during a recent immersion in California, a state with one of the largest Hmong populations in the United States.
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Dr. Rose-Marie Avin earns 2019 MLK Social Justice Award
Dr. Rose-Marie Avin has spent over 30 years working tirelessly and often behind the scenes to transform the lives and experiences of Blugold students, faculty and staff. Her dedication has earned her the 2019 MLK Social Justice Award, presented on Feb. 6.
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Advocate, mentor for UW-Eau Claire students of color to receive Regents Diversity Award
Dennis Beale, assistant director of UW-Eau Claire's Blugold Beginnings program, will be recognized Feb. 8 with a UW System Board of Regents 2019 Diversity Award.
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Join in February celebration of Black History Month
Join us at UW-Eau Claire for a monthlong lineup of events to celebrate black culture and history, and recognize the many accomplishments and contributions of African Americans.
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History professor named one of most influential black leaders in Wisconsin
Madison365, a nonprofit online magazine, has included Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, a UW-Eau Claire history professor, on its annual list of the most influential black leaders in Wisconsin.
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Embracing opportunities prepares Blugold for future success
Chantal Bougie has an impressive resume after embracing the many opportunities she found at UW-Eau Claire. She will graduate this month with a degree in kinesiology.
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New grad finds a job and opportunities in the Chippewa Valley
Gary Butcher II grew up in the Chicago area but is eager to launch his career in the Chippewa Valley after he graduates from UW-Eau Claire this month.
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Chancellor's Blog: Affirming support for our trans community
In the spirit of a universitywide priority to improve the campus climate and ensure that all can thrive at UW-Eau Claire, Chancellor James Schmidt shares remarks he made at a recent campus vigil in support of the transgender community.
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First Blugold Beginnings robotics competition set for Saturday
UW-Eau Claire's Blugold Beginnings program will partner with area schools to offer its first robotics competition Dec. 1. The initiative aims to decrease the opportunity gap in STEM fields.
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'Engaged with UW-Eau Claire' features Angela Pittman Taylor
The Alumni Association is proud to profile Blugolds who return to campus and make a difference in the monthly video series "Engaged with UW-Eau Claire." Every video features a Blugold alum who gives back to UW-Eau Claire in some capacity.
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Liberal studies and McNair Program alumna earns Fulbright-Hays Award
Choua Xiong '14, a liberal studies graduate, is pursuing a doctorate in public education policy at UW-Madison, and has been awarded a Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Award to complete her research in Thailand.
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‘An affirming space’: Black Cultural Center opens at UW-Eau Claire
After months of planning that involved a network of students, faculty and staff across the university, black students’ vision for their own campus space came to life with the opening of the UW-Eau Claire Black Cultural Center.
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Pamela Forman receives UW System award for LGBTQ advocacy
Dr. Pamela Forman, sociology department chair and co-founder of the Eau Queer Film Festival, is the university's recipient of the UW System's Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ People.
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Jan Larson receives UW System Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award
Jan Larson, professor and chair of the UW-Eau Claire's department of communication and journalism, is the university's recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award from the UW System.
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Black Male Empowerment takes on the U.K.: A research immersion
In late spring 2018 the Black Male Empowerment student group, under the direction of Jodi Thesing-Ritter and Dennis Beale, embarked on a pilot immersion program to Winchester University where they conducted three comparative research projects.
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New book explores nation's shift in thinking about gay marriage
Dr. Peter Hart-Brinson, an associate professor of sociology, is the author of a new book that explores the nation’s dramatic shift in thinking about gay marriage as a younger generation views homosexuality differently than their parents.
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Teacher of the Year to present at 10th annual Schneider Disability Issues Forum
Kathy Nimmer, the 2015 Indiana Teacher of the Year, will present “What Kindergartners and Canines Know: Lessons from a Life with Students and Service Dogs” for UW-Eau Claire’s 10th annual Schneider Disability Issues Forum Oct. 18.