A prominent New York City attorney and his wife have bequeathed a major private collection of 20th century sculpture to the Chazen Museum of Art. The collection from the estate of the late Terese and Alvin S. Lane includes work from artists such as Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Noguchi, David Smith and Christo.
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Broadway Welcomes Wisconsin Union and Great People
When the curtain rose on a preview performance of “Lombardi” at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre on Friday, October 15, the audience included more than sixty University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni and friends who had just enjoyed personal insight into Vince Lombardi, the man and “Lombardi,” the play.
Mayrent Institute for Yiddish Culture Will Have Trove of Recordings
At the center of the new Mayrent Institute for Yiddish Culture will be an astounding collection of 78-rpm discs of historic recordings. The institute will spotlight Sherry Mayrent’s entire collection of more than 6,000 78-rpm discs, which she is donating to the University’s Mills Music Library.
Wilcox Accompanies Chancellor to China
Sandy Wilcox, president emeritus of the University of Wisconsin Foundation, is part of a faculty and staff delegation joining UW-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin on a visit to Greater China, with stops in Beijing, Hong Kong and Taipei.
A Dream Takes Shape
A dream inspired by the Dalai Lama and nurtured by philanthropist Ulco Visser found its home Monday night when Professor Richard Davidson invited guests into the Center for Healthy Minds in the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.