24 November marks the birthday of writer and activist, Carlos Bulosan. Bulosan left for America in 1930 at age 17, in the hope of finding salvation from economic depression. He would never again see his …
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Death of a Literary Giant
20 November marks the death of Lev Tolstoy in 1910. Tolstoy authored sweeping novels, perhaps most notable, ‘War and Peace’ as well as short stories, many inspired by his military service, including, ‘A Prisoner in …
Remembering Angie
20 November will mark ‘Transgender Day of Remembrance’ which is an annual day to memorialize those who have lost their lives due to acts of violence caused by transphobia. The Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded …
November Congress Meeting
On 16 November, the University Staff Congress assembled for their regular monthly meeting. This meeting was particularly exciting due to the participation of Chancellor Blank, who took the time to share her thoughts on a …
Viva Mexico
The third Monday in November is celebrated as ‘Mexican Revolution Day’. To learn more about the Mexican Revolution read the book, ‘Insurgent Mexico’ by John Reed. University Staff can use their WiscID card to access campus …
The March King
6 November marks the birthday of John Phillips Sousa in 1854. Sousa would gain world-wide acclaim for his mastery of march composition. Sousa’s father was of Portuguese and Spanish descent and his mother of Hessian …
Jingle all the Way!
University Staff Program Assistant Advanced Confidential, Julie Scharm, in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, will be recognized next month as the Adult Honoree for her work with the Madison Jingle Bell Run / …
100 years of Injustice
This week in November marks 100 years since the execution of labor organizer, Joe Hill in 1915. Convicted of an unsolved murder, for which it has been widely acknowledged he was framed, he was executed …
Puerto Rican Pride
19 November marks the birthday of Puerto Rican Nationalist Lolita Lebron. On a rainy March 1st in 1954, Ms. Lebron left New York City, where she had been working in a shoe factory, and arrived in …
University Staff Helps Bring it Together
The 2015 Campus Diversity Forum took place on 3 and 4 November and we are pleased to say that not only was the event a smashing success, but that University Staff played an important role. …