Hello and welcome. I am Rebecca Blank, Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and I’m delighted to welcome you to the 8th annual conference of the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities…. Read More
Remarks
Luncheon with the Chancellor – 2020
BOV Luncheon Thurs. 10/29/20 Slide 1: Title slide Introduction Chancellor full screen Thanks Charlie, and welcome to all of you. I know you don’t necessarily miss travelling to Madison … but we sure miss… Read More
How a Research University Responds to Societal Crisis
Wisconsin Technology Council Webinar Fri May 8, 2020 10:30 a.m. Introduction Thanks to Tom Still and WTC for all they do and their partnerships with UW Special thanks to WTC for its advocacy on… Read More
Video: Breakfast with the Chancellor 2019
State of the University address
As prepared for delivery to the UW-Madison Faculty Senate, 3:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7, Bascom Hall. Welcome. I want to thank all of the Senators and alternates for your service and dedication to shared governance…. Read More
Fall 2019 Convocation Speech
As prepared for delivery, 1:30 pm., Sept. 3, Kohl Center: Good afternoon, new Badgers! Welcome to the University of Wisconsin in Madison. You are now students at one of the top public universities in the… Read More
Spring 2019 Commencement Speech: “Opportunity”
As prepared for delivery, 12 p.m., May 11, Camp Randall Stadium: Good afternoon. Welcome to Camp Randall Stadium and the 166th spring commencement of the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Today, 7,881 bachelor’s, master’s, and… Read More
2018 Winter Commencement address: From Knowledge to Wisdom (with video)
Good morning, and welcome to the winter 2018 commencement of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Congratulations to the new graduates, and a special welcome to family and friends. I also want to welcome and thank our… Read More
Video: Chancellor Blank’s address at APLU 2018 Annual Meeting
Remarks at the Oct. 29 Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Vigil
Chancellor Blank addressed students and the UW community at a Oct. 29 vigil for the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. Her prepared remarks are below. Thank you for being here. It is… Read More