University of Wisconsin–Madison

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UW–Madison alumnus Hudovernik has new book on Manhattan’s ‘Hotel des Artistes’

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. “Manhattan’s Hotel des Artistes” contains more than 600 archival, color and black-and-white photos, which take readers inside the magnificent Hotel des Artistes on Manhattan’s …

Nominate an outstanding cooperating teacher for the Rockwell Awards 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. Nominations are invited from colleagues, university supervisors, program faculty, …

UW–Madison’s Hora contributes to report examining impact of COVID-19 on women in STEMM

UW–Madison’s Matthew Hora 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. Hora is the director of the Center for Research on College to Workforce Transitions (CCWT), which is housed within the School of Education’s Wisconsin Center for Education Research. …

Center for Ethics and Education launches new podcast series

The Center for Ethics and Education, housed in the School of Education’s Wisconsin Center for Education Research, has launched a new podcast series. The series, titled “Ethics and Education,” is focused on “thinking better about ethical issues in education.” It is part of a larger curriculum project giving faculty and students tools to bridge philosophy and education. Many …

Ladson-Billings discusses community-university partnerships and COVID-19 disparities in ‘Community Chats’ episode

By Kristina LeVan, University Communications In an episode of Community Chats, University of Wisconsin–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. Ladson-Billings is the former Kellner Family Distinguished Professor …

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, …

Barker named executive director of PLACE

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 …

Painting by UW–Madison’s Jordan appearing at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry

A painting by UW–Madison’s Jerry Jordan is appearing at the 2021 Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago through July 4. Jordan is an academic and multicultural advisor with the School of Education. In an article for Madison365.com, Jordan describes his painting, “A New Song,” as follows: “[The painting] just …

Dance student Kolsch to present senior honors concert on May 1

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. The concert will be streamed live on the Dance Department’s YouTube channel. The concert explores the effects of pre-collegiate …

School of Education’s Posey-Maddox, Shaffer awarded WARF fellowships

The School of Education’s Linn Posey-Maddox and David Williamson Shaffer are among 33 UW–Madison faculty who have been awarded fellowships from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) for 2021-22. Posey-Maddox, an associate professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies, was awarded an H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowship. This award recognizes faculty within their first six years …