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.
February 9, 2021
UW–Madison Professor Emeritus Donald McCarty, who served as dean of the School of Education from 1966 to 1975, died on Feb. 1, 2021 at the age of 99 according an obituary posted to Legacy.com.
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.
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.
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.
February 5, 2021
The UW–Madison Dance Department presents its Faculty Concert 2021, a livestream event Feb. 12-14 including dance works from faculty members Chris Walker, Karen McShane-Hellenbrand, Collette Stewart, and Maree ReMalia, and guest artist Kia Smith.
February 4, 2021
The UW–Madison Community Arts Collaboratory is receiving a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Research Lab award to support a new study examining the value of community arts education initiatives. The Arts Collab is housed in our office of Professional Learning and Community Education (PLACE), and provides research-based arts opportunities for youth to grow as learners, cultivate wellness, and advocate for social change.
February 3, 2021
In the next Real Talk for Real Change symposium on Feb. 25, local and national experts will lead participants in “The Power of Real Talk to Make Real Change,” to explore the art of engaging in real talk with key stakeholders through honest, genuine, tough conversations.
February 2, 2021
UW–Madison’s LaVar Charleston, the School of Education’s associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion, was named to Gov. Tony Evers’ Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion. The council is designed to provide strategic guidance in developing a sustainable framework to promote and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion practices across Wisconsin state government.
February 1, 2021
UW–Madison student Claudia Matta Ramly was recently selected as one of "365 Inspiring Arab Women" by Women in Business Arabia. Ramly is a PhD student in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology. She is also a project assistant in the Learning, Representations, and Technology Lab, housed in the School of Education.