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This Week in SWE – D&I Highlight!
Early Voting Has Begun!
We are currently in Election season and this year the election is more important than ever! If you are 18 or older and a U.S. citizen, we strongly encourage you to vote and let your voice be heard. From now till Nov. 1st you can register to early vote for the state of Wisconsin! Alternatively, you can vote in your home state if you wish. For early voting in Wisconsin, students can register at Union South, Memorial Union, and other areas on campus from 11am-5pm.
What would you need for registering to vote!
- Valid Photo ID
- Proof of Residence (28+ days)
Important Notes:
If you are a WI resident, your Drivers License can double as your Proof of Residence if you are voting from your home address
If you are an out of state resident, you have to go to the WisCard office at Union South to obtain a University Voter ID Card (LINK to Find that)
Additionally, I’ve attached a voter guide created by Chup Go Vote, a nonpartisan organization promoting voter education, as well as a link to knowing more about what is on the ballot for this year’s election! I highly recommend you all to understand what is on the ballot this year as these issues on the ballot can be poorly worded or hard to understand what’s actually being said. In addition, I recommend being aware of misinformation as that typically occurs during election season. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to tkrishnakuma@wisc.edu
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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 2024-25 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 2024-25 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