Dance Department’s Walker will participate in UHS panel focused on Black men’s health

February 16, 2021

As part of UW–Madison’s recognition of Black History Month, University Health Services (UHS) Mental Health Services will host a panel event next Monday, Feb. 22, titled “Beyond Resilience: A community conversation about the preservation, health, and strength of Black Men.” The panel will feature Chris Walker, a professor in the School of Education’s Dance Department, along with Dennis McLeod II, a behavioral health psychologist and assistant professor at Vanderbilt University.

Art alumna Cohn featured in Corpus Callosum online journal

February 13, 2021

Corpus Callosum, an online arts journal produced by Ebling Library in the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, released its second edition in December 2020, including work from School of Education alumna Holly Cohn.

UW–Madison’s Ahn presents typography series at CAA conference

February 10, 2021

UW–Madison’s Yeohyun Ahn will present “TYPE + CODE Series” at the College Art Association’s 109th annual conference on Thursday, Feb. 11. Ahn’s presentation is part of a session on “Design and the Environment.” Ahn is an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Art Department.

Black History Month: Conversation with Imani Barnes

February 10, 2021

As part of Black History Month, the School of Education is highlighting Black voices within the School. Following is a Q&A with Imani Barnes, the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Administrative Fellow for the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (OEDI). She's also a second-year PhD student with the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.

Li Chiao-Ping Dance to receive $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

February 9, 2021

Li Chiao-Ping Dance (LCPD) has been awarded a $10,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant to support the creation of “Here Lies the Truth” — a new multimedia dance that addresses fact and fiction, and how they infiltrate the personal and political environments we experience. LCPD is led by Artistic Director Li Chiao-Ping, who is a Vilas Research Professor with the School of Education’s Dance Department.

New Faculty Focus: Meet Hailey Love

February 8, 2021

During the course of the academic year, we’ll be sharing out Q&As completed by our newest faculty members in an effort to introduce them to our campus and School of Education communities. Here, meet Hailey Love, an assistant professor with our Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education.

Discover the Art Department’s free public colloquium on Wednesdays through academic year

February 6, 2021

Discover the latest developments in fine arts, craft, and design at free public lectures by some of the most prominent artists, critics, and gallery and museum directors! The Visiting Artist Colloquium, hosted by the School of Education’s Art Department, is held on Wednesdays from 5 – 6:15 p.m. during the academic year, and is free and open to the public.