Leading the Way
As one of the top research universities in the world, UW–Madison is on the front lines of many of humanity’s most challenging issues and inquiries. Join fellow alumni for talks with university leaders and experts who will answer your questions about the future of our university — and about groundbreaking discoveries happening on campus right now.
In Person Event
Sunday, Sept. 29
2-5 p.m.
Los Angeles, CA
Upcoming Livestream Events
Missed one of our livestreams or want to rewatch a favorite? Check out recordings of all past livestreams now. You can explore a wide range of topics, from economics and foreign policy to football to the latest research about COVID-19 — and more.
Past Events
Featuring:
Charles Franklin, PhD — UW–Madison professor emeritus of political science, professor of law and public policy at Marquette University, and director of the Marquette Law School Poll
Dana Peterson MS’02 — chief economist at The Conference Board
Nasia Safdar MS’02, PhD’09 — UW professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, vice chair for research in the Department of Medicine, medical director of infection control at UW Hospital and Clinics, and inaugural associate dean for clinical trials at the School of Medicine and Public Health
Featuring:
Steve Ackerman, PhD — emeritus professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences and emeritus vice chancellor for research
Jonathan Martin, PhD — professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences and expert on mid-latitude weather systems
Featuring:
Darlene Konkle, DVM’93, MS’97 — current Wisconsin State Veterinarian, and former head of the Wisconsin response to avian influenza in 2015
John Lucey PhD — director of the Center for Dairy Research and Owen R. Fennema Professor in Food Chemistry
Keith Poulsen, DVM, PhD — director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Questions?
Email Nathalie McFadden ’14 or call 608-308-5338.