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We foster a supportive community by connecting BIPOC postdocs and undergraduate/graduate students MOSAIC fosters a supportive community for BIPOC undergraduates, grad students and postdocs at UW–Madison by connecting them with enthusiastic mentors who understand and share their experiences. The goal is to reduce the space between up-and-coming academics of color and mentors of color on this predominantly white campus. Participation in MOSAIC’s community events is open to everyone on the UW campus.with enthusiastic mentors who understand and share their experiences. Keep in mind that participation in our community events is open to everyone on UW campus! As a BIPOC affinity group, MOSAIC’s purpose is to reduce the space between potential mentors of color and up-and-coming academics of color on this predominantly white campus.

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Upcoming MOSAIC events in 2025-2026!

December 19th, 2025: Potluck Party

Join us December 19th for our End-of-Year Potluck Party! Bring a dish and come together with peers, friends, and family for an end of the year potluck event filled with fun activities, connection, and yummy food!

Text reads, "End of Year Potluck Party. December 19th 4:30-6PM. Moore Hall Room 473."

Date: December 19th, 2025
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: Moore Hall on UW-Madison Campus, room number 473

RSVP by December 18th

Any other questions or information, contact us at mosaicuw@gmail.com.

Previous Events

Professional Network: Career Discovery, Guidance and Development

This program intends to foster connections between professionals (faculty, staff, post-docs, and those working in industry), exchanging guidance and support. Interested professionals who would like to serve as Mentors will advise and guide graduate students.

Graduate Peer Support Network

This program intends to foster more supportive communities between graduate students, exchanging wisdom and solidarity. Interested graduate students who would like to serve as Peer Mentors will advise and guide newer and incoming graduate students.

Community Events

All our events welcome UW BIPOC Community from all colleges, students, research staff, faculty and administrators.

Thank you to our donors

Do you want to become a sponsor? Email us at mosaicuw@gmail.com