EDI + Student Affairs News
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Community, campus events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day
UW-Eau Claire commemorates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with two community events on Jan. 20 and a campus event on Feb. 5.
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Space available for upcoming Civil Rights Pilgrimage trips
UW-Eau Claire still has available spots for campus and community members to register for either the winter or spring trips of the annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage, departing Jan. 10 and March 20, 2020.
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Chancellor names rapid action task force, authorizes athletics program review
UW-Eau Claire Chancellor James Schmidt announced Dec. 9 two significant steps the university is taking in the wake of two incidents involving racist messages that occurred on campus during the fall semester.
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'Blugold Spotlight' features Dr. Kong Pheng Pha
Fueled by his personal experiences, Dr. Kong Pheng Pha is amplifying the fieldwork of critical ethnic studies and feminist studies through research and the contribution of knowledge to the body of scholarship.
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Nursing professor's work supports declaration that racism is a public health crisis in Wisconsin
Dr. Pam Guthman, assistant professor of nursing, contributed to a statewide effort that resulted in the Wisconsin Public Health Association declaring that racism is a public health crisis in Wisconsin.
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Chancellor's Blog: We can and must do better
Chancellor James Schmidt offers reflections about a series of racist social media posts that became public Tuesday, Nov. 19, and sent a shockwave through the UW-Eau Claire campus.
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Campus Closet gets a boost from Leadership Eau Claire
Along with a recent move and more spacious location, the Campus Closet program at UW-Eau Claire will be benefactor of a 2019 Leadership Eau Claire community outreach program, the work of a cohort looking to help bolster the growing resource center.
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Dr. Silviana Amethyst receives UW System Poorman Award for LGBTQ+ advocacy
Amethyst, assistant professor of mathematics, is the UW-Eau Claire recipient of the UW System's 2019 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People.
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Dr. Heather Ann Moody earns UW System Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award
Moody, assistant professor of American Indian studies, is the UW-Eau Claire recipient of the UW System's 2019 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award.
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UW-Eau Claire celebrates Native American Heritage Month in November
UW-Eau Claire's Native American History Month kicks off Nov. 4 with a focus on education and the arts. Events aim to create awareness about the current issues facing native peoples and their rich cultures.
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Dr. Warren Anderson named UW-Eau Claire vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and student affairs
Dr. Warren Anderson, who has led student affairs and equity-and-inclusion-related initiatives at multiple institutions, has been named vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and student affairs at UW-Eau Claire.
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11th Annual Schneider Disability Issues Forum to host author, mental health advocate
Kelly Jensen will speak on her most recent book, "(Don't) Call Me Crazy," and strategies for opening conversations about mental health during this year's Schneider Disability Issues Forum at 5 p.m. Oct. 17 in Schofield Auditorium.
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Gender and Sexuality Resource Center staffers receive statewide awards
UW-Eau Claire has received multiple recognitions in recent years for the work of its Gender and Sexuality Resource Center. Center staffers Christopher Jorgenson and Kallie Friede have been recognized for their efforts that led to those top rankings.
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Latinx Heritage Month, Latin American Studies Week underway
Be sure to join festivities and events at UW-Eau Claire, all geared toward honoring the history, culture and outstanding contributions of Latinx people in our local, national and global societies.
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Alumni of Color Network launches to support UW-Eau Claire’s EDI goals
A group of Blugolds is launching the Alumni of Color Network to support UW-Eau Claire’s equity, diversity and inclusion strategy by working to enhance the experiences of current students of color and raise the university's profile among diverse audiences.
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Blugold Spotlight features Dr. Tomomi Kakegawa
The sole professor of Japanese language at UW-Eau Claire is teaching more than just linguistics. She's educating students about Japanese culture to help them understand how to better communicate with other native speakers.
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Inaugural freaQweek celebration set for Oct. 7-12
Anchored in a film festival, freaQweek is a weeklong program that celebrates queer resistance, advocacy, activism and education. Oct. 7-12 will be a week packed with a queer concert, LGBTQIA+ admitted-students day and a robust film lineup.
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New grant to support Blugold Beginnings youth programs
UW-Eau Claire’s Blugold Beginnings program has received a nearly $200,000 grant from Service Wisconsin to support its 2019-20 programming.
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'Blugold Spotlight' features Christopher Jorgenson
When two-time Blugold alumnus Christopher Jorgenson reflects on his lengthy history with UW-Eau Claire, the Waupaca native recalls the prideful moment in Towers South, Room 530 to be exact, that changed his life forever.
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LaRue Pierce named UW-Eau Claire dean of students
LaRue Pierce has been named dean of students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire following a national search. He will begin his new duties Aug. 5.
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New Fostering Success program seeks to help fellow Blugolds
The program's advisory board has launched a donation drive for new Blugolds to receive welcome baskets and returning students to receive "welcome back" items.
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Campus Harvest, Campus Closet announce new location, summer hours
UW-Eau Claire's Campus Harvest Food Pantry and Campus Closet, which provide essential support for students in need of supplemental food assistance and professional attire for interviews and career fairs, are open this summer in a new location.
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UW-Eau Claire once again named best in state for LGBTQ+ student support
For the second consecutive year, UW-Eau Claire has been rated the best college in Wisconsin for LGBTQ+ students. According to Best Colleges and Campus Pride, UWEC is tops for both a quality education and a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ students.
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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.