Tag Alumni

Forward under 40 Awards honor outstanding UW–Madison alumni

March 17, 2009

They range from a leading magazine publisher and engineers at the forefront of innovation to dedicated international volunteers and grassroots leaders, and they're all under age 40.

UW-Madison alumna administers oath for Clinton swearing-in ceremony

March 6, 2009

Alumna Kathryn Anne Oberly ('71, JD'73), a judge on the D.C. Court of Appeals, administered the oath during Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 21.

Politics, music part of ‘Wisconsin Reflections’ second season

January 20, 2009

If you find state politics and jazz of interest, visit with two true leaders in both fields this month as an audience member of "Wisconsin Reflections."

Professor Jorge Avendaño receives Wisconsin Global Citizen Award

December 17, 2008

Professor Jorge Avendaño of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú was awarded the Wisconsin Global Citizen Award for 2008 at a ceremony Dec. 12 at the UW Law School. The UW–Madison Division of International Studies and Wisconsin Alumni Association jointly presented the new award to Avendaño, who traveled from Lima for the occasion.

Winter Commencement ceremonies set for Sunday, Dec. 21

December 15, 2008

University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus and veteran professor of political science and public affairs Dennis Dresang will speak to graduates at the university's Winter Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Wisconsin Alumni Association brings Badger fans to Champs Sports Bowl

December 8, 2008

The Wisconsin Badgers are set for an appearance at the Champs Sports Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27, and fans can follow the team to sunny Orlando, Fla., as part of the official Wisconsin Alumni Association bowl tour.

WAA’s First-Year Parents’ Weekend brings $1.25 million to Madison economy

November 12, 2008

An annual influx of family members visiting students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for a weekend of campus events brings approximately $1.25 million to the local economy through spending on lodging, dining, shopping and other activities.

Former Monster North America president to speak about employment trends

November 6, 2008

The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) welcomes former Monster North America President Steve Pogorzelski back to the University of Wisconsin–Madison next week for a series of lectures on the promising future of the job market in uncertain financial times.

Media library offers alumni more ways to learn online

November 6, 2008

An online media library created by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) offers University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates a new way to stay connected to the university by enjoying access to lectures by popular UW–Madison professors and alumni.

Wisconsin Alumni Association earns five awards for publications and programs

October 29, 2008

On Wisconsin, the magazine for alumni and friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is one of several Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and University Communications programs to be honored with awards this fall.

See UW from a different perspective during Day on Campus

October 28, 2008

The fall leaves may make the University of Wisconsin–Madison look different, but it's the renowned faculty on campus that really offer opportunities to see things differently.

UW Homecoming 2008: Bucky to the Rescue!

October 8, 2008

Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to pump up a crowd of more than 80,000 fans, it's Super Bucky!

UW students and alumni to connect at career networking event

October 7, 2008

University of Wisconsin–Madison students and alumni will have the chance to make personal and professional connections at an upcoming career event on campus.

Distinguished UW alumni to headline spotlight lecture series

October 6, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will welcome five prominent graduates back to campus this year as part of a special lecture series hosted by the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) and sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA).

Badger Insider features ‘The List’

October 2, 2008

What should University of Wisconsin–Madison students experience before graduation? Alumni shared their recommendations, and the top 14 can't-miss campus activities are featured in the latest edition of Badger Insider magazine.

Grads sponsor national competition for Bucky’s All-Alumni Food Drive

September 25, 2008

University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni across the United States are joining in the fight against hunger this season as part of Bucky's All-Alumni Food Drive. The nationwide food drive is sponsored by volunteer leaders of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA).

UW-Madison alumna to appear on ‘Survivor: Gabon’

September 24, 2008

Among the 18 competitors on the new "Survivor: Gabon" will be 26-year-old University of Wisconsin–Madison alumna Jacquie Berg, a native of Woodbury, Minn.

WAA, Competitive Wisconsin gain grant to launch employee recruitment partnership

September 22, 2008

A new partnership of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and Competitive Wisconsin Inc. (CWI) will encourage University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates to return to Wisconsin to live and work. The partnership is funded in part by a $25,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce.

Bring out your badger with The Red Shirt

August 28, 2008

Badger alumni, students and fans are kicking off the season with style and substance by wearing The Red Shirt, created to reflect the University of Wisconsin–Madison tradition of spirit and giving back.

Six members added to Wisconsin Alumni Association Board of Directors

August 13, 2008

Six accomplished graduates of the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been named new members of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) Board of Directors.