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A group of three School of Human Ecology students and three alumnae, sit together at a white table talking to each other. They have drinks and notebooks on the table in front of them, and are surrounded by other tables.

Lessons from the C-Suite

Three School of Human Ecology Retailing and Consumer Affairs in Business alumnae offer advice and inspiration to the next generation of retail entrepreneurs.

Meet the alumnae

A year in pictures: Human Ecology in 2022

In 2022, the School of Human Ecology had multiple historic firsts. Beyond these trailblazing milestones, the Human Ecology community worked throughout the year to solve quality of life issues through teaching, research, and philanthropy. From early childhood development to consumer decision making, our scholarship continues to make advances to improve daily life.

Read the photo story

Paige Skenandore, Dr. Carolee Dodge Francis and Josie Lee stand together in front of a blue tie dyed backdrop.

Campus First: Carolee Dodge Francis is first Native woman to chair

A member of the Oneida Nation, Dr. Carolee Dodge Francis was the first person in her immediate family to complete a college degree. Now she is adding another first to her remarkable career that has spanned public health, community engagement and higher education — she is the first Native woman to chair a department on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.

Learn more about Dr. Dodge Francis

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Beads of Connection

Hosted by our Indigenous EcoWell Initiative team, this inaugural public event showcased the creations of selected Indigenous artists from across Wisconsin, as well as providing a learning venue to illustrate the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. Through hands-on beading activities, attendees were invited to experience the creativity of beading and cultural humility as it relates to Indigenous traditions of learning and social interactions.

Read about the Beading Exhibition

Chancellor Mnookin smiles and leans on a railing with the colorful, Human Ecology 100 Women Wall of Honor installation in the background.

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin listens and learns at the School of Human Ecology

The 30th leader of the University of Wisconsin–Madison visits Human Ecology not once but twice in her first three weeks: touring Nancy Nicholas Hall and focused conversation with Dean Shim, as well as attending the all school retreat to speak with faculty and staff.

See photos from the Chancellor's visits