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A group of students from the Developmental and Other Disabilities and Advocacy in Multicultural Settings field unit have come together to present an advocacy project, Silenced Stories: An Exhibit of Marginalized Voices on Campus, on Thursday, May 9th, 5:30 - 7:30pm in Social Work Rm. 114, for those who have experienced identity-based discrimination on campus.  The students stated that “while this campus is generally a liberal, safe and accepting community, there are individuals whose experiences and stories are not being heard.”  Discrimination can occur on many axes: race, sex, gender, sexuality, class, ability, ethnicity, religion.

Silenced Stories does not intend to denigrate the usually-open and welcoming UW and Madison community, rather, the students want to shed light and raise awareness to the experiences that are not always heard.  Students will be presenting stories and artwork at the event, and free snacks and refreshments will be provided. See the...

Dorothy Pearson Distinguished Lecture

on “Equity and Social Justice”

4:00 pm, April 18, Pyle Center

We regret to inform you that the Pearson Distinguished Lecture has been CANCELED, due to weather-related travel difficulties.  We anticipate that the lecture will be rescheduled for this coming fall. 

Thank you for your understanding!