UW faces backlash for scheduling first day of school on Jewish holiday
Blank says first day of school cannot be moved, but reschedules convocation, other first day events to better accommodate the holiday
UW System academic calendar conflict with Rosh Hashanah speaks to larger institutional problems
Classes on six UW System campuses start Sept. 7 or 8, while Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of Sept. 6, ends sundown Sept. 8.
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? Respecting all holidays is important this winter season
Recent declarations of a "War on Christmas" trivialize experiences of religious minorities, reveal privilege among Christians
Letter to the Editor: If UW cares about indigenous students, it must denounce TMT project, defend Mauna Kea
As a founding member of AURA, UW is in a uniquely powerful position to speak up for preservation of sacred indigenous land
Social media is ablaze about Notre Dame — but silent about destruction of mosques, black churches
Failure to give appropriate attention to destruction of other religious sites emblematic of extreme, pervasive white supremacy
Religious observance should not be inconvenience for non-Christian students
UW's Christian-centered calendar forces students of other faiths to choose between academics, religious observance
Madison-area faith leaders, social justice activists discuss place of religion in law
Groups disagreed on religion's role in government
Transcript: The Badger Herald sits down with Chancellor Rebecca Blank
Blank discusses free speech, campus safety, campus climate, religious diversity, Foxconn
Point Counterpoint: Freedom of religion includes freedom for conservative business owners
Tolerance must be extended to those who hold their businesses to ethical standards established by their higher power
