Welcome to our newsletter for Madison College Student-Athletes and Coaches. Our hope is that you can learn and be inspired and encouraged to carry out Madison College’s commitment to diversity, equity, community engagement, and inclusion. We believe that understanding and respecting all cultural perspectives, experiences, beliefs and values within our athletic department and college, is paramount for creating an environment where we can individually and collectively thrive. We are devoted to inspiring change, educating our community, and advocating for all people. | |
CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE CHALLENGE | |
We are in the second month of our Champions of Change Challenge, our incentive for all student-athletes to partake in personal development experiences throughout the year regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at Madison College. Student-athletes can earn points to win the Champions of Change belt by attending activities, volunteering to help with school events, providing community service, and maintaining strong academic standards on both an individual and a team level. This newsletter is a great resource for opportunities for opportunities to earn points! | |
Madison College Athletics is partnering with the Office of Equity, Inclusion & Community Engagement to host an event including a variety of activities focused on allyship and cultivating communities of belonging to create inclusive environments, and a presentation from former Harlem Globetrotter and Guinness World Record holder, Chris “Handles” Franklin. Chris now spends his time giving back to the community through his non-profit organization, mentoring youth, and doing motivational speaking. The event is open to all students and staff and will take place on Monday, November 7th from 5:30-8:00pm in D1630 on the Truax Campus. Food will be provided. | |
In October, Disability Awareness Month, the award-winning UW-Whitewater wheelchair basketball team showcased its talent and inspiration at Madison College’s Redsten Gym with little friendly competition with our Madison College Athletics Staff. | |
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Transgender Awareness Month
The month of November is devoted to spreading awareness and educating individuals on transgender communities and important issues trans people face.
Transgender Awareness Week is November 13th-19th and spotlights the contributions trans people have brought to society, as well as addressing the struggles facing the transgender community. During this week, transgender people and their allies take action to educate the community about transgender people. They share stories and experiences, and promote advocacy around the issues of prejudice, discrimination and violence that affect the transgender community.
Transgender Day of Remembrance is November 20th. Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed on this day every year to honor the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Transgender writer and advocate, Gwendolyn Ann Smith, started Transgender Day of Remembrance to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was murdered in 1998. That first vigil honored all the transgender people who were lost to violence that year and has now become an annual memorial event. According to Gwendolyn Smith, this memorial serves numerous purposes:
- It raises public awareness of hate crimes against trans people.
- It publicly mourns and honors the lives of victims of hate crimes who might otherwise be forgotten.
- It expresses love and respect for all trans people, who face indifference, erasure, and hatred.
- It reminds cisgender people that trans people are their children, parents, friends, co-workers, and neighbors.
- It gives allies a chance to step forward and stand in vigil, memorializing those who’ve died from anti-trans violence.
True change starts with knowledge. Take a look back at the history of transgender visibility with a timeline of notable events (to the right) compiled by Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD).
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International Education Week Events
Join the Center for International Education for International Education Week, November 14-18, 2022! Events will be held all week long.
Mini Study Abroad Fair
- Monday, November 14th
- 11:00am-1:00pm
- Truax Campus Atrium
CIE’s Mini Study Abroad Fair from 11:00am-1:00pm in the Truax Campus Atrium. Learn from our staff and faculty about available spring break study abroad programs, scholarship opportunities, and more! Reminder: Spring break application deadlines have been EXTENDED to November 27th, 2022.
Instagram Live with Alumnus and Current International Student - Brice & Wendyam
- Tuesday, November 15th
- 1:00pm
- Follow @madisoncollegeiss on Instagram
Join Madison College international alumnus, Brice Conseibo, as he chats with current international student, Wendyam Ilboudo, about life as an international student on campus! Follow us on Instagram @madisoncollegeiss and join us for the Instagram Live event at 1pm to learn more about their times as students and their future plans!
Global Games & Lunch
- Wednesday, November 16th
- 11:30am-1:00pm
- Intercultural Exchange (C1430)
Play games from around the world - a variety of card games, board games and more to learn about and play! To keep you fueled for the afternoon, an international lunch is provided, and we will have prizes!
Madison College's African Initiative
Learn about the college’s commitment to expanding partnerships and programs in Africa. Geoff Bradshaw (Associate Vice President of Intercultural Education) will provide an overview of college strategy and plans for curricular, study abroad, and international student engagement in Africa, and Mark Thomas (Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration) will discuss current efforts and outcomes of the initiative. Mark will be joining this session virtually from his Assignment in East Africa.
Lessons and Reflections from a Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad Seminar in Ghana & Togo
The co-facilitators of the online seminar, Donovan Braud and Katherine Schuster, will share highlights and key lessons from five weeks in Ghana and Togo during summer 2022, with an interracial group of faculty members and high school teachers.
South & Southeast Asian Refugee Experience in WI: A Curriculum Workshop
- Saturday, November 19th
- 8:30am-4:30pm
- Madison College – Goodman South Campus
- Registration: go.wisc.edu/h82b52
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Hmong New Year Celebration | |
Save the date (December 3rd) for Madison College's first in-person Hmong New Year Celebration! This free event is hosted by the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement. The event will highlight the Hmong culture through arts, language, textile, and way of life with entertainment featuring cultural dance performances, instrument performers, and artists! | |
Students who have completed at least 100 hours of service this year can be recognized for their efforts by the college. Service Award applications must be submitted by November 11th. |  | |
Anyone can make an impact on their community, no matter their field of interest. Volunteering is just one only way to support and connect with your community.
Below are the Six Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement which include many opportunities and activities that aim to impact our local community and environment.
1) Community Organization and Activism - Through awareness-based involvement, education, and mobilizing an individual or collective action to influence or persuade others. Example Activities:
- Join a march in Madison to address current immigration issues.
- Attend monthly meetings with a grassroots movement that uplifts the voices of those left behind by state and local policies.
- Organize an awareness campaign on the college campus to address an issue that affects many students.
- Contact Madison College's Student Senate to express concerns about an issue facing students.
- Participate in events through the Intercultural Exchange to contribute to a campus-wide justice.
2) Community-Engaged Learning and Research - Connect coursework and academic research to community-identified concerns to enrich knowledge and inform action on social issues. Example Activities:
- Partner with classmates and a local nonprofit to carry out a community-based group project for one of your courses.
- Review existing publications and research, and learn more about the community issues, priorities, and initiatives that you are passionate about. Madison College’s Library Research Guides are one place to start.
3) Direct Service - Address the immediate needs of individuals or a community, often involving contact with the people or places served. Example Activities:
- Sign up for a one-time service event with the Volunteer Center.
- Commit to volunteering in the community for 2 hours each week through the WolfPack Volunteers program.
- Assist with trail maintenance and cleanup in state parks.
- Use the Volunteer Your Time database to find a volunteer option that works with your schedule and interests.
4) Philanthropy - Donate funds from individuals or institutions to contribute to the public good. Example Activities:
- Organize a student event on campus to raise money for local blood banks during a crisis.
- Donate food or personal care items to the Madison College Cupboard Student Food Pantries.
- Collect donations for an organization or cause you are passionate about.
5) Policy and Governance - Participate in political processes, policymaking, and public governance. Example Activities
- Vote (including in local, off-year elections)
- Register others to vote
- Complete the Census
- Volunteer as a poll worker on Election Day
- Write to and call elected officials to present your opinion on public issues
- Attend a school board or other local government meeting
- Run for Student Senate
- Run for public office
- Contribute to the public, written comments on pending legislation (federal, state, and local)
- Speak directly to legislators at the Capitol
- Contact media to present your opinion on public issues
- Research or learn about policies within a topic of interest or organization you are a member of
6) Social Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility - Use ethical business or private sector approaches to create or expand market-oriented responses to social or environmental problems. Example Activities:
- Only purchase fair trade products and encourage others to do the same, to inspire other businesses to adopt fair trade.
- Design an app that addresses an issue you care about.
- Brainstorm a new business idea and road map out your idea to create change within a sector working with Madison College’s Center for Entrepreneurship.
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During the month of October all student-athletes should have logged into the myMadisonCollege portal to review their graduation requirements and ensure they have scheduled a Spring Enrollment appointment with their Advisor. Student-athletes who have not yet scheduled an appointment with their advisor or who have not yet registered for Spring Semester classes should do so ASAP using the Navigate Portal or by calling 608-246-6076. | |
During the week of November 7th, there will be a variety of events to celebrate the First-Generation students and staff at Madison College. The Expressions of the First-Gen Experience event will include First-Gen Resource, Job Search Strategies: Networking & Personal Branding, First-Gen Professional of Colors Panel, and more. | |
Career Readiness Workshops | |
In honor of Career Development Month, Career and Employment Services and Student Life will be offering events for students to strengthen their career readiness. | |
Career Exploration Workshops | |
Career and Employment Services will host virtual-live Career Explorations Workshops where students can learn about how to take next steps in the decision making process about their future career. | |
The Madison College community will honor Veterans and their families at an event in D1630 on the Truax Campus on Friday, November 11th from 9:00-10:30am. | |
The Bookstore will have a holiday sale from November 14th-23rd. Stop by to get discounts on the latest WolfPack swag and show your school pride. | |
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