Events at UW-Platteville
Events
Feb
05
Teacher Education: A Humanistic Approach to Human Growth and Development and a Rural Partnership with the Platteville Public Library
Thu, Feb 5, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Doudna Hall, Room 136
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In this first LAE Faculty Forum of 2026, Dr. Austin Rickels, Assistant Professor of Education, discusses his approach to the subject of human growth and development with a focus on self-actualization and development of the whole child. Dr. Rickels' will share his experience teaching UW-Platteville students in collaboration with the Platteville Public Library to host weekly educational programs that are...
Feb
18
Bill Mitchell Artist Talk
Wed, Feb 18, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Nohr Gallery
Join Bill Mitchell at Nohr Gallery for an artist talk during his solo show "Double Exposure." During the presentation, Bill will discuss the art grant application process and give insight into his methodology when creating, planning, and installing large public art installations.This gallery event is free and open to the public. Find "Double Exposure" on display at Nohr Gallery in...
Feb
28
21st Annual Ebony Weekend: Moving FORward
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm | Markee Pioneer Student Center
Ebony Weekend 2026 marks a monumental milestone - a century of celebrating Black History Month. This year's theme, Moving ForWARD, is not just about looking back; it's about defining what comes next.We honor the pioneers who shaped our past while stepping confidently into the future they dreamed of. Moving ForWARD captures the energy, vision, and innovation that continue to drive...
Mar
05
LAE Faculty Forum: Interspecies Entwinements
Thu, Mar 5, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Room 136, Doudna Hall
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LAE's March Faculty Forum is Interspecies Entwinements: Extraction and Healing in the Ayahuasca Economy of Ucayali, Peru. Presented by Dr. Laura Dev, Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences and Society, this case study focuses on the commodification of ayahuasca, a sacred and psychedelic Amazonian plant mixture that has sparked a growing international tourism industry throughout South America. Dr. Dev will explore...