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Women & Wellbeing in Wisconsin & the World. We aim to make life better for women and the world better for all.

Madison, Wisconsin
Joined December 2014
Love our Wisconsin leaders.
Delighted to recognize former WI congressman Jim Sensenbrenner & former HHS Secretary & past chancellor Donna Shalala with honorary @UWMadison doctorates for their exemplary dedication to public service. So much appreciation for their substantial contributions to public service.
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DELIGHTED to share the news that Dr. Nita Ahuja from @Yale will be our new dean of @UWSMPH & vice chancellor for medical affairs! She’s a world-class researcher & talented administrator perfectly poised to build on our tradition of excellence.  news.wisc.edu/dr-nita-ahuja-…
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Hunger is the leading cause of death worldwide. By promoting sustainable agriculture, modern tech, and fair distribution, we can ensure no one suffers from hunger again. globalgoals.org/goals/2-zero…
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Congrats to Dr. Linda D. Oakley on receiving the 2024 Canary Savage Girardeau Award for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion! This award recognizes her impact on nursing, education, and community-based research addressing health disparities. Read more: ow.ly/oNfM50UKBMt
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Women's rights are human rights. They are not negotiable. The #GlobalGoals aim to ensure all women and girls can live with dignity and respect. un.org/sustainabledevelopmen…
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Mark your calendars! Come celebrate with us! 💜 Check the comments for information regarding the Trailblazer Reward!
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If you know someone in the Madison area who deserves recognition for impactful work in the community, follow this link to fill out the nomination form: drive.google.com/drive/folde… Please email the form to Corinda Rainey ([email protected]) by Friday, January 24, 2025.
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2025 4W Grants Program is now open! Our 4W innovators and Emerging Scholars grant program supports the work of UW-Madison faculty, staff, and graduate students. More information can be found using the QR code or with the link provided: 4w.wisc.edu/grants/
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4W partners will be at this wonderful fair trade event in Madison on December 7th at Monona Terrace.
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4W was honored to be at @artlitlab for a reading featuring Uruguayan women poets. Led by Jesse Lee Kercheval, the event featured Silvia Goldman and Silvia Guerra and translators Catherine Jagoe, Mary Hawley , Lori DiPrete Brown, Janina La Papita and Sarli E. Mercado!
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4W shout out to Lara Gerassi!
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4W Initiative - we sing! UW Madison chancellor Jennifer Mnookin leads us on Wisconsin! Let’s make life better for women and make the world better for all. ⁦@UWSoHE⁩ ⁦@uwchancellor⁩
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Global Artisans Initiative Trunk Sale! Featuring felt and wool products from Ecuador's Unay Muchiku, a workshop that specializes in traditional Andean hand-making practices. Date & Time: October 19th from 12-3pm Location: 1300 Linden Dr, Madison, WI
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Oct 10th is World Mental Health Day. Today Mental Health Services hosts the Mental Wellbeing Resource Fair in Library Mall to raise awareness about UHS programs. In addition to providing information, there are fun games and activities for students. today.wisc.edu/events/view/1…
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It's a full 4W Week next week! We hope to catch you there! ⭐️
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