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This Week in SWE - D&I Highlight!
LGBTQ+ Pride History Month
This Wednesday kicked off the start of Pride History Month which goes throughout the month of October! Unlike LGBTQ+ Pride Month which is celebrated in June and focuses on the present and future of the LGBTQ+ community, this month is meant to focus on the past history. Every year the LGBTQ+ Pride History Month has a chosen theme often ranging from film & television to social justice. This year’s theme is activism and social change and particularly aims to highlight several activists who have done so much for the betterment of the community. Down below I have attached an article that talks a little bit more about this month as well as resources and books to further expand your knowledge regarding this topic. As for on campus involvement I would like to highlight QTE (Queer and Trans Engineers) which is a COE club on campus whose aim is to uplift and connect queer students in engineering. I have also linked their instagram down below so you can learn more about upcoming events!
Additional Reading:
https://www.theproudtrust.org/about-us/blog/lgbt-history-month-everything-you-need-to-know/
QTE Insta: https://www.instagram.com/qtesmadison?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MThnNXdqcXM5M2JwMw==
Resources on Your Rights
With what’s happening around the country, I know many people may be concerned about their legal immigration rights. That said, I just wanted to highlight this document from ASM that goes more in depth on what your legal rights are. Times like this may seem scary and frightening, but to alleviate that stress it’s important to rely on each other and look out for your peers. If you need anyone to talk to please reach out to me or any of our leadership team.
If you have any questions or suggestions on IED topics for SWE email: tkrishnakuma@wisc.edu
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Mental Health & Community Building
- MONDAY 6:30-8PM @ Student Activity Center, Room 3203: Dogs on Call at the Mental Health Hub (https://today.wisc.edu/events/view/211845) – University Health Services invites you to stop by the Mental Health Hub to take a break, spend some time with Dogs on Call’s therapy dogs, and support your mental health.
- TUESDAY 5:30-7PM @ Red Gym 1st Floor: Housing Panel: Affordability & Access (https://today.wisc.edu/events/view/214207) – Join the Morgridge Center for Public Service for a panel discussion on the challenges of off-campus housing in Madison.
- FRIDAY 6:30-8:30PM @ 120 Middleton Building: Latine Heritage Month Paint Night (https://today.wisc.edu/events/view/214346) – Come along with the TTP for our guided paint night, celebrating Latine Heritage Month
- SATURDAY 1-3PM @ UW–Madison Arboretum: Fall Color Arboretum Garden Tour (https://today.wisc.edu/events/view/210976) – Join David Stevens, garden curator, for a vibrant stroll through Longenecker Horticultural Gardens, register with the link!
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Gender Inclusive Bathrooms
- Engineering Centers Building, Room 2072
– 1550 Engineering Drive, Second floor
– Not ADA accessible - Engineering Hall, next to room 2103
– 1415 Engineering Drive, second floor on the east side of the building
– Next to Room 2103 (this room does not have its own number)
– Not ADA Accessible - Engineering Hall, Room 3118
– 1415 Engineering Drive, Third floor
– Not ADA accessible - Union South, Commuter Shower
– 1308 W Dayton, Third floor
– Ask Front Desk (first floor) to unlock
– ADA Accessible - Wendt Commons, Rooms 134 and 135
– 215 N Randall Ave., first floor (one floor below ground floor)
– ADA Accessible - Wendt Commons, Room 212
– 215 N Randall Ave., second floor (ground floor in the Makerspace)
– ADA Accessible
View a map of all gender inclusive restrooms on campus
Wellness/Lactation Rooms
- Engineering Hall, Room 2645
– 1415 Engineering Drive, Second floor (above Badger Market)
– Chair, sink, refrigerator, changing table, and outlets available
– Locked, request key from front desk of 2640 Engineering Hall (Dean’s Office)
– Contact Peggy Conklin at 608-265-4048 with any questions - Mechanical Engineering, Room 2061
– 1513 University Avenue, Second floor
– Chair, sink, refrigerator, changing table, and outlets available
– Lockable, contact WISELI (Women in Science & Engineering Leadership Institute) office at
(608) 263-1445 or stop by their office (room 3065) to obtain the access code
Land Acknowledgement
The University of Wisconsin–Madison occupies ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has called Teejop (day-JOPE) since time immemorial.
In an 1832 treaty, the Ho-Chunk were forced to cede this territory. Decades of ethnic cleansing followed when both the federal and state government repeatedly, but unsuccessfully, sought to forcibly remove the Ho-Chunk from Wisconsin.
This history of colonization informs our shared future of collaboration and innovation. Today, UW–Madison respects the inherent sovereignty of the Ho-Chunk Nation, along with the eleven other First Nations of Wisconsin.
Meet the 2025-26 VP of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity!
Hello! My name is Tvishi (She/Her) and I am the Vice President of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity (IED) for SWE at UW-Madison. IED initiatives are being implemented across SWE to ensure that our community is ever increasingly inclusive and welcoming to all. I am always available for chat, feel free to reach out via email (tkrishnakuma@wisc.edu) with any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, feedback, or anything else!
Meet the 2025-26 VP of Outreach!
Hi! I’m Brynn (She/Her), the Vice President of Outreach for SWE at UW-Madison. In my role, I focus on fostering relationships between SWE and the wider community by organizing events, programs, and partnerships that inspire the next generation of engineers. I’m always open for a conversation or to answer any questions—feel free to reach out
