University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Event

Tandem Press’ annual open house and print sale returns Nov. 23

Tandem Press will be hosting its annual holiday open house and print sale on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, Tandem Press’ collaborative printers will demonstrate a variety of printmaking processes commonly used in the studio to create editions with world-renowned artists. Each demonstration will highlight a different technique, …

Campus lecture to honor UW–Madison professor widely considered the founder of exercise psychology

By Laurel White An upcoming lecture will honor the legacy of a former School of Education faculty member widely acknowledged as the founder of the contemporary field of exercise psychology. William P. Morgan was a faculty member in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology and was affiliated with UW–Madison for 35 years. His research …

Educational Policy Studies’ annual conference to feature keynote on Indigenous language revitalization

This year’s annual conference hosted by the UW–Madison School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies will delve into the relationship between advocacy, educational policy, and social transformation and feature a keynote panel on Indigenous language revitalization. The 2024 EPS Conference, a free, one-day event, will be held in the Education Building on March 8. …

Teaching about the elections: UW–Madison conference to provide support, resources to educators ahead of 2022 midterm elections

Experts in politics, civic education, and media literacy will gather at UW–Madison later this month to provide a day of training and support for educators preparing to teach about the 2022 midterm elections.  The Teaching About the 2022 Elections conference acknowledges that educators face a unique challenge in teaching about elections this year. As the midterms draw …

Li Chiao-Ping Dance presents ‘terza rima: Writings on the Body’ April 29-30

Li Chiao-Ping Dance (LCPD) proudly presents “terza rima; Writings on the Body” on April 29 and 30, in collaboration with the UW–Madison School of Education’s Dance Department and the Department of French and Italian. Li Chiao-Ping, the artistic director of Li Chiao-Ping Dance, is the Sally Banes Professor of Dance and a Vilas Research Professor in the Dance Department. …

Real Talk for Real Change symposium on March 24 will focus on trans care

Deeply rooted binary conceptions of gender have negatively impacted the physical and mental health of trans individuals and communities. The next Real Talk for Real Change symposium, “Trans Care in Wisconsin,” will bring together leading community-engaged scholars to share thoughts on critical issues in trans care, including particular difficulties faced by trans people of color and …

‘Moonshine’ on Feb. 25 will celebrate Black art and dance

The UW–Madison Dance Department and Professor Chris Walker are delighted to present “Moonshine,” in person on Feb. 25, 2022, at 3:30 p.m., in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall. This free event is a celebration of Black History Month, with live music, contemporary theater, and dance performances including West African, Afro-Caribbean dancehall, and Hip-Hop dance forms.  This …

Theatre and Drama presents ‘Don Juan’ Nov. 4-21

The notorious rake Don Juan defies conventional morality with his scandalous affairs, deceitful behavior, and blasphemy. Can the libertine’s soul be redeemed or do the gates of Hell beckon? Find out in the UW–Madison Department of Theatre and Drama’s new production of “Don Juan,” by the French playwright Moliére, to be presented from Nov. 4-21 in …

SERP scholars to present final research presentations on July 29

Students in the Summer Education Research Program (SERP) will present their culminating research presentations on Thursday, July 29, via Zoom. SERP is a 10-week summer research opportunity, sponsored by the UW–Madison School of Education and Graduate School, that provides traditionally underrepresented undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in independent research. Each student is mentored by a School …

Webinar on May 6 will address how art bridges differences, promotes community healing

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. This national event will bring together an innovative community of movers, …