University of Wisconsin-Madison
UW-Madison’s Emeritus Faculty Lecture Series, “Eloquence and Eminence,” begins this weekend. Pam Oliver, Professor emerita, will present “Race, Politics, and Punitiveness: Trends in the Racial Patterns of Mass Incarceration” on Sunday September 29, 2:00-3:00pm in the Pyle Center.
Associate Professor John Eason was interviewed by “The Conversation” about his research on private prisons and why they are controversial. The United States is one of a few countries that allows private entities to own prisons. They have recently had a role in housing undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Private prisons …
This year UniverCity is collaborating with the City of Durand and the village of Stockholm in Pepin County to address their challenge of economic development and environmental sustainability. There are 11 faculty members who will address these issues through university courses and research for the next year. UniverCity receives funding from American Family Insurance, UW-Madison’s …