May 8, 2021
UW–Madison alumnus Robert Hudovernik has published a new book, titled “Manhattan's Hotel des Artistes: America's Paris on West 67th Street.” Hudovernik received his MFA from the School of Education’s Art Department in 1980.
School News
Nominate an outstanding cooperating teacher for the Rockwell Awards 2021
May 7, 2021
Through the generosity of Roland and Ruth Rockwell, the UW–Madison School of Education is pleased to offer four $1,000 awards to outstanding cooperating teachers. The Rockwell Awards recognize excellent teachers who have chosen to pass on their expertise by providing professional experiences for UW–Madison student teachers. The nomination deadline is May 15, 2021.
UW–Madison’s Hora contributes to report examining impact of COVID-19 on women in STEMM
May 7, 2021
UW–Madison’s Matthew Hora, the director of the Center for Research on College to Workforce Transitions (CCWT), contributed to a report from the National Academies examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) fields.
Center for Ethics and Education launches new podcast series
May 6, 2021
The Center for Ethics and Education, housed in the School of Education’s Wisconsin Center for Education Research, has launched a new podcast series, titled "Ethics and Education."
Ladson-Billings discusses community-university partnerships and COVID-19 disparities in ‘Community Chats’ episode
May 5, 2021
In an episode of Community Chats, UW–Madison Community Relations Director Brenda González talks with professor emerita Gloria Ladson-Billings about her work with community-university engagement and the impact of COVID-19 on Black and Latinx communities in Madison and around the country.
Webinar on May 6 will address how art bridges differences, promotes community healing
May 4, 2021
UW–Madison's Peggy Choy will host a webinar, "Performing Body, Mind, Spirit: Community Healing in the Time of #BLM, Anti-Asian Violence, and BIPOC Solidarity," on May 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., via Zoom. Choy is an associate professor of dance and Asian American studies at UW–Madison.
Class of 2021 graduates are prepared to lead and inspire
May 4, 2021
We reached out to a few of our graduating students from bachelor's to PhDs to learn more about their favorite memories, advice for incoming students, and even where the best spot on campus to eat is.
Barker named executive director of PLACE
May 4, 2021
Lisa Barker is the new executive director of the School of Education’s Office of Professional Learning and Community Education (PLACE), Dean Diana Hess announced. “I am thrilled that Lisa will lead PLACE,” says Hess. “She is an innovative leader with deep expertise and the ability to ensure that the work of faculty and staff in the School has a real impact on many communities — near and far.”
Painting by UW–Madison’s Jordan appearing at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry
May 3, 2021
A painting by UW–Madison’s Jerry Jordan, an academic and multicultural advisor with the School of Education, is appearing at the 2021 Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago through July 4.
Dance student Kolsch to present senior honors concert on May 1
April 28, 2021
UW–Madison student Amanda Kolsch (BS Dance, Pilates Certificate, 2021) and the School of Education's Dance Department will present Kolsch's Senior Honors Concert, "it's good to watch the rain from a dry place," on Saturday, May 1, at 2:30 p.m.