Sally Hands’ significant estate gift to the English Department demonstrates the growing influence of women’s philanthropy.
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Henry Luce Foundation Continues Support for Computer Sciences
The University of Wisconsin Foundation recently received the third of five installments of $120,000 each from the Henry Luce Foundation to continue its support for the Clare Boothe Luce Professorship in Computer Sciences at UW-Madison. The goal of the Clare Boothe Luce Program is “to encourage women to enter, study, graduate and teach” in disciplines in which they have been historically underrepresented and to increase the number of women in those fields.
Change Your Mind
Aaron Heller, the first recipient of the James L. Davis Memorial Graduate Support Fund, studies the neurobiology of depression to develop new therapies. Regina Lapate, the second recipient, explores how emotional awareness might help overcome negative experiences.
R.W. Baird & Company Brings Featured Artist to Band Concert
R.W. Baird & Company will sponsor legendary drummer Ed Shaugnessy as guest artist at this year’s UW Varsity Band Spring Concert. This will be the third year that Baird has supported the featured artist at the concerts. Previous artists have included world-class steelpan drum player Liam Teague and trumpet virtuoso Mark Pender.
Visitors get Sneak Peek at Chazen Museum Expansion
Led by museum director Russell Panczenko, visitors donned hard hats and sensible shoes for a tour of the Chazen Museum of Art expansion. Completion is slated for late summer with grand opening celebrations in October.