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Binnu Palta Hill, assistant dean for diversity and inclusion at WSB, leads a panel discussion called “Cancel Culture: Do Our Mistakes Define Us?” during a Diversity Lunch & Learn at Grainger Hall on March 2. The monthly series is a popular learning opportunity for students, faculty, and staff.
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he 2019-20 academic year at UW–Madison took a dramatic, unexpected shift as the COVID-19 pandemic worsened worldwide. All instruction shifted to alternative delivery on March 23, with WSB pivoting 183 courses in one week’s time. Although in-person instruction ended, learning and connection continued as dedicated faculty, staff, and students moved from traditional classrooms to remote locations. In addition, the university shifted all summer term courses online. WSB already offered many of its summer courses
online and now additional options will be available. The university found creative and innovative ways to honor graduates, despite the postponement of commencement, which had been scheduled for May 8-9. At WSB, each program hosted a virtual commencement event, while a special projection cast each graduate’s name on the exterior of Grainger Hall the evening of May 9. Alumni also got involved by sending congratulatory video messages that were shared with students.
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Resources for Alumni During the Pandemic WSB Career Resources are available to alumni as they navigate a changing professional landscape. mycareer.wsb.wisc.edu/alumni Webinars cover a range of topics relevant to today’s workplace. go.wisc.edu/wsb-webinars WSB Alumni website is a place to get involved, read school news, and hear perspectives from fellow alumni in the “Ask an Alum” series. wsb.wisc.edu/alumni Badger Bridge: Reach out to fellow alumni. go.wisc.edu/badgerbridge
Photos by Paul L. Newby II
COVID-19 Pandemic Disrupts Spring Semester
