May 1, 2020
With fears that food insecurity could dramatically increase as layoffs and furloughs continue due to the coronavirus, two UW-Madison alumni are teaming up to make a difference.
School News
UW-Madison’s Smith publishes new book, ‘Tales from a Twilight House’
May 1, 2020
Richard Smith, a professor emeritus with the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, has published a new book, titled “Tales from a Twilight House.” Smith’s book reflects upon growing old in a community of peers in a continuing care retirement community — or what he refers to fondly as a "twilight house" – where members share fond memories and comfort those who are lonely.
Class of 2020 spotlight: Rosborough sets sights on career in public health
April 30, 2020
Despite the difficult final weeks away from campus, members of the Class of 2020 look to the next chapter in their lives. Cecilia Rosborough is one such spring graduate, hoping to lead and inspire her community through a career in public health. Next week, she will graduate with a bachelor of science in kinesiology, as well as certificates in global health and leadership.
Alum Navarro named athletic director at UW-Platteville
April 30, 2020
UW-Madison alumna Kristina Navarro was recently named the new director of athletics and assistant chancellor for sports administration at UW-Platteville in March.
Report co-authored by UW-Madison’s Stoddard, Hess receives Social Studies Research SIG’s Outstanding Paper Award
April 28, 2020
UW-Madison’s Jeremy Stoddard and Diana Hess are co-authors of a report that received the Outstanding Paper Award from the American Educational Research Association’s Social Studies Research special interest group (SIG).
Jonas is co-PI on ‘Creating an Indigenous Pedagogy Collection’ project, alongside others from School of Education
April 27, 2020
UW-Madison’s Jim Jonas is serving as a co-principal investigator (co-PI) for an initiative titled “Creating an Indigenous Pedagogy Collection,” which aims to fill gaps in the university's library holdings.
Raczek presents ‘COVID19 / Together,’ utilizing generative motion typography
April 27, 2020
UW-Madison’s Kendra Raczek, a student with the School of Education’s Art Department, has created a virtual exhibit on her website titled “COVID19 / Together.” This project came about during the class, "Art 448: Creative Coding for Graphic Design," taught by Assistant Professor Yeohyun Ahn. Raczek's work uses generative motion typography to capture the binary between fear of the COVID-19 virus and the healing power of togetherness.
Alumn McGrain streaming films for free through May 3 in honor of Earth Day
April 25, 2020
UW-Madison alumnus Todd McGrain is streaming two of his films for free through May 3 in honor of Earth Day.
School of Education’s Kaplan, Clark recognized with UW–Madison Hilldale Awards
April 24, 2020
David Kaplan and Laurie Beth Clark, both faculty members with the School of Education, were honored with UW–Madison Hilldale Awards for their distinguished contributions to research, teaching, and service. Each year, the Secretary of the Faculty recognizes four professors from across campus for these major awards, which have been given annually since the 1986-87 academic year. One faculty member each from the arts and humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, and biological sciences is selected from nominations by department chairs. The winners are awarded $7,500.
‘Scientific Influences on Early Childhood Education,’ co-edited by UW-Madison’s Graue, now available
April 24, 2020
UW–Madison’s Elizabeth Graue is a co-editor of a newly released book titled, “Scientific Influences on Early Childhood Education: From Diverse Perspectives to Common Practices.” A preview of the book explains how it “offers a new framework for examining the diverse scientific perspectives that shape early childhood education.”