Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson in support of Ukraine
MADISON, Wis.—UW System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today:
“My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine as they fight against Vladimir Putin’s invasion of their homeland. The University of Wisconsin System educates a handful of Ukrainian international students, and we will support them to the best of our ability during this time when their attention has undoubtably turned toward concern for family and friends at home.
“We have also seen students, staff, and faculty from both Russia and Ukraine come together, as they did last week at UW-Madison, in solidarity against the invasion of Ukraine. Our students attend our universities not only for the world-class education that changes lives and builds careers, but also for the sense of purpose and community our universities foster. To those students who are struggling during this time, away from family and uncertain about their future, our counseling centers and other support services at every one of our 13 universities are positioned to help. A listing of many of these resources can be found online at wisconsin.edu/student-behavioral-health/get-started/.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
More about the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
- Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Immediate Action to Support Ukraine - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Oct 4th, 2023
- Diplomats Say Ukraine War Will Change Global Trade - Rich Kremer - Apr 21st, 2022
- Supervisor Burgelis Introduces Resolution Supporting the People of Ukraine - Sup. Peter Burgelis - Apr 18th, 2022
- Katelyn Ferral of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will share her recent reporting experiences in Ukraine - Milwaukee Press Club - Apr 18th, 2022
- Milwaukee Jewish Community Gives Ukraine Aid - Catherine Capellaro - Apr 5th, 2022
- New Land Enterprises Supports World Central Kitchen’s Work in Ukraine - New Land Enterprises - Mar 28th, 2022
- Pro-Ukraine Billboard in Milwaukee, Spurred by Coincidence, Inspires Global Information Campaign - Podcamp Media - Mar 22nd, 2022
- Marquette Klingler College of Arts and Sciences hosting two-day panel on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, March 23-24 - Marquette University - Mar 21st, 2022
- Op Ed: Ron Johnson Abandons Ukraine. Again - Bill Kaplan - Mar 21st, 2022
- Milwaukee’s sister city Irpin, Ukraine is under siege, and can use some help - Ald. Khalif Rainey - Mar 18th, 2022
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