Feature Stories

Happy Blues: Arrival of Limited-edition Chair Kicks Off Union Campaign

Mendota Blue

Joy Amundson (’76 BA L&S), who serves on the Wisconsin Union’s Campaign Cabinet, jumped at the opportunity to own a piece of Badger history: a limited-edition Mendota Blue chair. continue reading »

Chris DuPré - April 29th, 2012
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Will Provision Works Best

Robert P. Gleason

Even though he graduated from Northwestern University, Robert P. “Bob” Gleason has always held the University of Wisconsin-Madison, particularly its athletic teams, close to his heart. continue reading »

Chris DuPré - March 29th, 2012
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Student Research to Help Wisconsin Farmers

Anders Gurda

Caitlin Henning and Anders Gurda, who both secured Annual Fund-supported graduate assistantships, are exploring how to create regional markets and control Canada thistle in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Agroecology Master’s Program. continue reading »

Ann Grauvogl - March 13th, 2012
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Nursing Looks to the Future

Dean Katharyn May and Richard Sinaiko

Thanks to named professorships, the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing is recruiting new faculty to bolster clinical teaching, encourage cooperation among health-care providers and delve deeper into how nurses can best serve families and children. continue reading »

Ann Grauvogl - January 30th, 2012
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Spreading the Word: The UW Student Foundation

UW Student Foundation

The UW Student Foundation is focused on raising awareness of how much private support means to the University. “What we want to do is educate students about the alumni and friends of the University and what they are doing to help campus and students,” founder Seamus Fitzgerald said. continue reading »

Chris DuPré - January 26th, 2012
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Storied Career Inspires Generous Gift

Harold Scheub

Professor Harold Scheub, who has taught on campus for more than 40 years, has established a Great People Scholarship. “My whole life is students,” he said. “I love walking into that classroom.” continue reading »

Merry Anderson - January 25th, 2012
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Gifts in Memory of “Dr. Dave” Impact Students

Dairy Cattle Judging Team 2009

Whether judging cattle or investing in students, David Dickson had an uncanny ability to seize the positive and sum it up succinctly. Gifts made since his death will continue to provide for what Dickson valued most—University students. continue reading »

Sue Zyhowski - January 24th, 2012
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Teamwork Boosts La Bahn Arena Effort

Sharon Cole

Many University of Wisconsin-Madison hockey alumni joined with other major donors to assure that future players will have the best opportunity to add to a remarkable story. continue reading »

Chris DuPré - January 13th, 2012
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Arena’s Benefits Spurred La Bahns’ Support

La Bahn Arena

A new facility for hockey and swimming captured the interest of Charles and Mary Ann La Bahn. continue reading »

Chris DuPré - January 13th, 2012
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Have a Seat

Director of the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship Dan Olszewski

A gift from Gary C. Wendt means additional sections of popular courses in the Wisconsin School of Business for non-business majors. continue reading »

Sue Zyhowski - October 13th, 2011
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