Family Weekend Union South – Varsity Hall Sat Oct 9, 2021 11:35 a.m. Thank you, Argyle, for that kind introduction. Welcome to the University of Wisconsin! I am delighted that you’re here. Parents: … Read More
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Annual Reception with Faculty of Color
Faculty of Color Reception Pyle Center, Alumni Lounge Mon Oct 4, 2021 6:00 p.m. Good evening. Thank you, Eric, for that kind introduction and for co-hosting this event. And a special thanks to LaVar Charleston… Read More
State of the University – 2021
Faculty Senate – State of the University Mon Oct 4, 2021 3:30 p.m. Welcome. Thank you for your leadership and partnership as we transition into a new semester, and for all that you’ve done… Read More
Veterans enrich our learning community
On Veterans Day, our nation honors those who have served so well and sacrificed so much. Originally established as Armistice Day, this federal holiday honored veterans of World War I. Later, Congress changed the name… Read More
Recognizing our Shared History with the Ho-Chunk Nation
I hope some of you were able to join us Friday morning as we welcomed leaders of the Ho-Chunk Nation to campus for the raising of the Ho-Chunk Nation flag atop Bascom Hall — the… Read More
All Ways Grateful for our alumni and friends
One of the things that I love the most about UW-Madison is the passion and commitment of its alumni and friends. I see it and feel it when I travel around the country for events,… Read More
Summer Term continues to keep students on track
Fall is in full swing, and it’s wonderful to see a busy campus full of Badgers. But before all the leaves drop, I’d like to take a moment to talk about our success at expanding… Read More
Some personal news
I want to let you know that I will be leaving UW–Madison at the end of this academic year to assume the presidency at Northwestern University. I will have served as Chancellor at UW–Madison for… Read More
‘State of the University’ remarks to the Faculty Senate
As prepared for delivery, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. Welcome. Thank you for your leadership and partnership as we transition into a new semester, and for all that you’ve done over the past 18 months. I’d… Read More
What a rock has to do with racism
On August 6, the University of Wisconsin–Madison removed a 42-ton boulder formerly known as Chamberlin Rock from our main campus. This was not, as some have assumed, a knee-jerk decision. Rather, it came after more… Read More