UW–Madison’s Baron Kelly has been selected to receive an Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Training from the University Resident Theatre Association (URTA). Kelly, a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama — who also holds a concurrent appointment with the Odyssey Project in the Division of Continuing Studies — …
Siblings and UW–Madison alumni Keiler Roberts and Lee Sensenbrenner recently released the multi-generational graphic novel, “Creepy,” which is described as a “picture book for grown-ups.” Roberts (illustrator) earned her BFA from the School of Education’s Art Department in 2000, and Sensenbrenner (author) earned his BS in economics in 1997. Their book was released on Oct. …
The Discussion Project is accepting applications for a new course starting in January. A free online course, The Discussion Project Virtual supports UW–Madison instructors and leaders in designing and implementing equitable, inclusive, and engaging discussion for groups of 40 or fewer. Though focused on online discussion, the skills learned are highly transferable to in-person settings. …
The UW–Madison School of Education honored the 2022 recipients of its Rockwell Award for Outstanding Cooperating Teachers on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Education Building. The Rockwell Awards, made possible through the generosity of Roland and Ruth Rockwell, recognize excellent teachers who have chosen to pass on their expertise by providing professional experiences for UW–Madison …
The UW–Madison Dance Department and Li Chiao-Ping Dance (LCPD) present “bits ‘n pieces,” Nov. 17-19 in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall (1050 University Avenue). This family-friendly concert is packed with humor and delight, and will feature new choreography, fan favorites, and rarely seen works by award-winning movement artist Li Chiao-Ping, the Sally Banes …
By Kari Dickinson University Theatre’s newest production, “Peter and the Starcatcher” — which opens this week on Thursday, Nov. 17 — offers a chance for audience members of all ages to rediscover a spirit of childlike wonder. This Tony Award-winning play upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be “The Boy …
David Williamson Shaffer has been appointed the Sears Bascom Professor of Learning Analytics in the UW–Madison School of Education. The honor acknowledges Shaffer’s decades of exemplary teaching, mentorship, and research, which includes establishing the field of quantitative ethnography. Quantitative ethnography (QE) unifies statistical and qualitative research methods to help researchers use the power of “big …
UW–Madison’s Taekyeom Lee, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Art Department, was a featured speaker recently at the 2022 AIGA Design Conference in Seattle, Washington, Oct. 20-22. Lee, who was a mainstage speaker at the conference, presented a talk that is titled,“Tangible Graphic Design,” in which he explored the symbiotic nature between technology …
On Veterans Day, we’re putting the spotlight on Dale Schulz — a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a proud UW–Madison School of Education alumnus (BS in elementary education), and an award-winning and now retired teacher. Schulz spent three years serving with the Marines from 1974 to 1977, rising to the rank of sergeant. From there, …
The ratings are eye-opening and outstanding. According to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, UW–Madison is home to the fifth-ranked school of education in the nation — marking the ninth straight year it has been rated among the top five. Those same Best Education Schools rankings put UW–Madison’s Department of …