Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Students travel to the U.S.-Mexico border, participate in Border Immersion Trip

Authored on: Feb 02, 2023, Written by: Ruth Wendlandt

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More than a dozen students traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border in January to participate in the TRIO, Student Support Services Border Immersion Trip to El Paso, Texas. Throughout the trip, students met with refugees, lawyers, federal agencies and nonprofit organizations to learn more about immigration policies and the legal system.

UW-Platteville’s BSU to host Ebony Weekend Conference

Authored on: Feb 02, 2023, Written by: Kristie Reynolds

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Black Student Union will host the 18th annual Ebony Weekend Conference Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17-18.

Howell returns to UW-Platteville, discusses importance of diversity and representation in mental health counseling

Authored on: Nov 11, 2022, Written by: Ruth Wendlandt

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Brittany Howell, a licensed professional counselor, earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UW-Platteville and returned to her alma mater in December 2021, with the focus of providing counseling services to minority student populations.

Hanner receives Dr. P.B. Poorman Award, first UW-Platteville student

Authored on: Oct 10, 2022, Written by: Ruth Wendlandt

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Senior Beck Hanner is being honored with the 2022 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ People – UW-Platteville's first student to win the annual award, which recognizes UW System faculty, staff, students or community members for their excellence in advocacy, research, teaching or service on behalf of the LGBTQ+ communities.

UW-Platteville receives $1.3 million grant for transformational McNair Scholars Program

Authored on: Oct 10, 2022, Written by: Alison Parkins

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UW-Platteville is the recipient of a highly-selective McNair Scholars Program Grant that will award a total of more than $1.3 million over a five-year period to fund projects designed to support diverse, first-generation, low-income students with effective preparation for doctoral studies. 

Sherman honored with Outstanding Woman of Color Award

Authored on: Jun 06, 2022, Written by: Ruth Wendlandt

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Brittany Sherman, a multicultural advisor in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, is being honored with this year's UW-Platteville Outstanding Woman of Color Award.

Hispanic Outreach program builds connections across Southwest Wisconsin

Authored on: Mar 03, 2022, Written by: Ruth Wendlandt

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UW-Platteville's Hispanic Outreach program continues to grow as it connects the institution, area businesses and Southwest Wisconsin Hispanic and Latinx communities through a variety of initiatives.

Pioneers Helping Pioneers program recognized with regents’ Diversity Award

Authored on: Feb 02, 2022, Written by: Alison Parkins

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UW-Platteville's Pioneers Helping Pioneers emergency grant program was honored last week with the UW System Board of Regents’ 14th annual Diversity Award. The award recognizes individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations. 

Registration opens for Midwest Culturally Inclusive Conference, returning in March

Authored on: Feb 02, 2022, Written by: Alison Parkins

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UW-Platteville's Midwest Culturally Inclusive Conference will return in March for a full month of workshops, presentations and panels. The conference is open to the public, and registration is available online at www.uwplatt.edu/mcic. 

UW-Platteville to host Ebony Weekend Conference

Authored on: Jan 01, 2022, Written by: Kristie Reynolds

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UW-Platteville's Black Student Union will host the 17th annual Ebony Weekend Conference Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18-19.

UW-Platteville hosts specialty group tours, introducing prospective students to campus

Authored on: Dec 12, 2021, Written by: Ruth Wendlandt

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UW-Platteville hosted several specialty visits this fall, bringing dozens of students from across the tri-state area to campus. The events included Spanish Visit Day on Oct. 16, a Darlington [Wisconsin] High School ESL group visit on Oct. 21 and, most recently, a Multicultural Visit Day on Nov. 13.

UW System honors Young with Dr. P.B. Poorman Award

Authored on: Dec 12, 2021, Written by: Ruth Wendlandt

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Corey Young, advisor in the UW-Platteville Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, received the 2021 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People.

Midwest Culturally Inclusive Conference Series to return in March, call for proposals announced

Authored on: Nov 11, 2021, Written by: Alison Parkins

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UW-Platteville's Midwest Culturally Inclusive Conference will return this March to offer workshops, presentations and panels on various topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Conference organizers are currently accepting program proposals through Dec. 29. 

Campus Climate Department honored with state award for diversity

Authored on: Nov 11, 2021, Written by: Alison Parkins

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During a ceremony at the State Capitol on Oct. 29, UW-Platteville’s Department of Campus Climate was honored with the 2021 Ann Lydecker Educational Diversity Award from the State Council on Affirmative Action. 

UW-Platteville to host sixth annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Lecture

Authored on: Sep 09, 2021, Written by: Alison Parkins

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UW-Platteville will host its sixth annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Lecture, “Hocąk: Language is Our Culture,” presented by Andrew W. Thundercloud. The event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. in Nohr Gallery, Ullsvik Hall and is open to the public. 

Young honored with Rising Star Award

Authored on: Sep 09, 2021, Written by: Ruth Wendlandt

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Corey Young, advisor in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, is being named a Rising Star by the Dubuque Telegraph Herald. Young is one of only 12 recipients from the tri-state area to be recognized.

Drawing from time on campus, alumna continues to pay it forward

Authored on: Aug 08, 2021, Written by: Alison Parkins

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Lakisha Clinton lives by the mottos “knowledge is power” and “pay it forward.” From her time at UW-Platteville, through her successful career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and her recent induction into a selective scholarship award program, she has been driven by her love for public service and being a champion for others.

Campus Climate department recognizes commitment to learning, growth across campus

Authored on: Jun 06, 2021, Written by: Emily Stier

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The Department of Campus Climate at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville recognizes administrators and faculty who show commitment to learning and growth in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Yang receives Outstanding Woman of Color Award

Authored on: Jun 06, 2021, Written by: Ruth Wendlandt

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Angela Yang, the TRIO student support services advisor and SUCCEED coordinator, is being honored with the 2021 University of Wisconsin-Platteville Outstanding Woman of Color Award.

New student workshop explores connection between mental health and leadership

Authored on: Apr 04, 2021, Written by: Alison Parkins

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More than a dozen students recently completed the new five-week workshop, “Building Leaders Through the Prioritization of Self,” hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Created in response to the specific needs of underrepresented minority students at UW-Platteville, the workshop takes a unique approach to leadership development as it explores the interconnected nature of self-care, mental health and leadership.

Panel of industry leaders to address diversity in engineering and construction

Authored on: Apr 04, 2021, Written by: Alison Parkins

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will host Pathway to Progress: A Panel Discussion on the importance of Diversity in the Engineering, Construction, and Safety Industries on Wednesday, April 14, from 5:15-6:45 p.m. The virtual event is free and open to the public. 

Pioneer Spotlight: Triston King

Authored on: Mar 03, 2021, Written by: Kristie Reynolds

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Triston King is the associate director in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at UW-Platteville. The Milwaukee native earned his undergraduate degree in communication with a minor in women and gender studies from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and his master’s degree in student affairs of higher education from Marquette University.

Pioneer Provisions moves to new location, expands offerings

Authored on: Feb 02, 2021, Written by: Kristie Reynolds

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Pioneer Provisions, the free pantry on campus for students experiencing food insecurity, has opened its new location within Glenview Commons. The pantry is now located in the northeast entrance of Glenview Commons. The new location provides more space, has new equipment and offers a selection of school supplies, household items and clothing from the new Pioneer Restore “Free-Store” for students.

UW-Platteville engineering honored by national diversity recognition program

Authored on: Feb 02, 2021, Written by: Alison Parkins

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The College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science is being celebrated for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) recently recognized the college with the Bronze Level Award for the ASEE Diversity Program – the highest-level award issued this cycle.  

From Peru to Platteville, Madueno Morales prepares to graduate

Authored on: Dec 12, 2020, Written by: Alison Parkins

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When Nuria Madueno Morales traveled from her hometown of Lima, Peru, to UW-Platteville in January 2019, she expected to be on campus only one semester as part of an international exchange program. Now, nearly two years later, she is preparing to graduate from UW-Platteville with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, after finding opportunities and support on campus that made it feel like home.

Mumma presents research marking 19th amendment anniversary

Authored on: Oct 10, 2020, Written by: Alison Parkins

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Kaley Mumma, a senior from Byron, Illinois, was selected to present at the 2020 Red River Women’s Studies Conference, hosted by North Dakota State University last week. The conference’s theme, “Imperfect History,” marked the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment.

UW-Platteville students organize Black Lives Matter protest

Authored on: Jun 06, 2020, Written by: Ruth Wendlandt

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Black Lives Matter is the message two University of Wisconsin-Platteville activists are spreading in Southwest Wisconsin in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. On June 7, Alvin Watts and Alexandria Lara organized a peaceful protest at City Park in Platteville to bring awareness to systemic racism and police brutality.

UW-Platteville celebrates national Pride Month

Authored on: Jun 06, 2020, Written by: Alison Parkins

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is organizing virtual events throughout June, national Pride Month, to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

Roth receives UW System award for project exploring authentic membership of marginalized identity

Authored on: May 05, 2020, Written by: Laurie Hamer

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UW-Platteville alumnus Jason Roth, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in women, gender, and sexuality studies this May, recently received the UW System Women’s and Gender Studies Consortium undergraduate research award for a workshop he developed, “Who Gets to Represent Whom? Authentic Membership, Organic Voices, and Allyship.”

Students head south for immersive border experience

Authored on: Feb 02, 2020, Written by: Alison Parkins

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A group of 12 UW-Platteville students recently gained an up close and inside look at immigration policy, culture and complexities at the U.S.-Mexico border when they participated in a Border Immersion Trip to Texas and New Mexico, Jan. 18-26.