The PEOPLE Program
Each Spring, WAA sponsors a yield reception for the graduating seniors in the PEOPLE (Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity for Learning Excellence) program, a widely recognized and highly successful program that began on the UW-Madison campus in 1998.
In 2008, we will once again engage PEOPLE students in both the Madison and Milwaukee areas, inviting all graduating high school seniors to come celebrate the success of the program and to consider UW-Madison as a strong option for their higher education.
Madison: Click here to register for the April 29 reception.
Milwaukee: Click here to register for the May 1 reception.
(Click "Diversity Events 2007-2008.")
The first cohort of PEOPLE students attending the UW graduated in May 2006.
The program includes a six-week summer residential internship component that usually runs from mid-June through July. The summer internship involves matching students with an instructor for guided academic training and placing students in internships with organizations that align with their area of academic/professional interest.
They have a large number of students whom they seek to place in internships from: 1-4pm, Monday through Friday. Students attend internship related classes from 9am-12pm. Students interest range from real estate - social service - journalism - engineering, to everything in between. The PEOPLE Program gives each internship participant a $1000 stipend and covers all liabilities involving their students. Also important to note, is that internship students have been PEOPLE Participants for a number of years and know the value of their involvement with the program.
This summer, WAA will participate in the PEOPLE internship program, working with one student who has an interest in programs and outreach, event planning and alumni relations. This student will work closely with the Chapter Outreach Unit at WAA to fine-tune those skills.
Other offices and organizations who have PEOPLE Internship Participants include: Centro Hispano, John Deere Credit, American Family Insurance, UW Biochemistry Office, UW Continuing Studies, UW Office of the Provost and many more.
In 2008, we will once again engage PEOPLE students in both the Madison and Milwaukee areas, inviting all graduating high school seniors to come celebrate the success of the program and to consider UW-Madison as a strong option for their higher education.
Madison: Click here to register for the April 29 reception.
Milwaukee: Click here to register for the May 1 reception.
(Click "Diversity Events 2007-2008.")
The first cohort of PEOPLE students attending the UW graduated in May 2006.
The program includes a six-week summer residential internship component that usually runs from mid-June through July. The summer internship involves matching students with an instructor for guided academic training and placing students in internships with organizations that align with their area of academic/professional interest.
They have a large number of students whom they seek to place in internships from: 1-4pm, Monday through Friday. Students attend internship related classes from 9am-12pm. Students interest range from real estate - social service - journalism - engineering, to everything in between. The PEOPLE Program gives each internship participant a $1000 stipend and covers all liabilities involving their students. Also important to note, is that internship students have been PEOPLE Participants for a number of years and know the value of their involvement with the program.
This summer, WAA will participate in the PEOPLE internship program, working with one student who has an interest in programs and outreach, event planning and alumni relations. This student will work closely with the Chapter Outreach Unit at WAA to fine-tune those skills.
Other offices and organizations who have PEOPLE Internship Participants include: Centro Hispano, John Deere Credit, American Family Insurance, UW Biochemistry Office, UW Continuing Studies, UW Office of the Provost and many more.
Career Links
This program allows alumni of color the opportunity to provide an evening of mentoring and networking with students of color.
Diversity
The diversity department of WAA has created a number of programs that look to recruit, support and graduate students of color at UW-Madison.
Student Diversity Programs
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) works in partnership with campus affiliates to create a more diverse and inclusive campus, by developing programs designated to enhance the academic achievements of our students and alumni.
Diversity and Inclusivity Council
The Diversity Committee was created to serve as an advisory council for WAA, its executive board and university administrators.
Prospective Scholars Day
A program that seeks to excite and encourage traditionally underrepresented groups to explore the opportunities and student lifestyles at UW-Madison.
The PEOPLE Program
The PEOPLE (Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity for Learning Excellence) program is widely recognized and highly successful.
Posse Program
The Posse Foundation's mission is to identify and train high school students in large urban communities with extraordinary academic leadership potential who may be overlooked by the traditional college selection process.
SCE / ESP Summer Ice Cream Social
The Summer Collegiate Experience (SCE) is a summer bridge program designed to help incoming first-year students make a successful transition from high school to college.
