Presentations and Events

Presentations

The UW–Madison Center for Campus History is available to present for course lectures, departmental or unit presentations, and other speaking engagements at no cost. A member of our staff can present on the Center’s work — its goals, mission, approach, and research — and we have previously presented on the following topics:

• The History of Protest and Resistance at UW–Madison
  • Violence and Non-Violence at the University
  • Feminist Protest & Organizing
  • The Black Power Movement & The 1969 Black Student Strike
  • The Anti-War Movement
  • Anti-Racist Protest
  • LGBTQ+ Activism & Organizing
• The KKK at UW–Madison and in the city of Madison
• Fascism and White Supremacy at UW–Madison
• The Eugenics Movement on campus and in the state of Wisconsin
• The History of Blackface and Minstrelsy at UW–Madison
• Latinx History at UW–Madison
• Disability History at UW–Madison
• LGBTQ+ History at UW–Madison
• The History of Housing Discrimination in Madison
• The History of The Color Line and Desegregation in College Athletics
• Monuments & Memorialization Controversies on Campus
• Public History — what it is and why we use this approach

If a topic you are interested in is not listed or you have an idea for an event, please contact us at centerforcampushistory@wisc.edu. We may have previously unpresented research that suits your needs. We are happy to customize presentations to the needs of your course or event.

Departmental or Unit Specific Presentations

The Center for Campus History is also available to present on specific departmental or unit histories. These focused presentations can help departments and units begin to grapple with their specific histories of exclusion and discrimination. The Center will present on department or unit-specific histories with the option of leading attendees through a facilitated discussion. We have had successful partnerships with the Genetics Department and the UW Law School. For more information on previous presentations or to discuss a department specific history, please contact us at centerforcampushistory@wisc.edu.

Course Collaborations

The Public History Project is also available for more in-depth course collaborations. Working with the instructor of record, we are available to assist in designing high-impact course assignments and projects that allow students to research the history of the university while studying critical issues like race, class, and gender. In collaboration with the UW Archives, we are able to provide archival research support for instructors and students. We have had successful collaborations on courses in English, History, Journalism & Mass Communications, and Gender & Women’s Studies. To discuss designing a course assignment or project, please contact us at centerforcampushistory@wisc.edu..