International Students Invited to Graduation Celebration
Nov. 8, 2007
Contact: Liz Stern, Wisconsin Alumni Association, (608) 265-8776, LizStern@uwalumni.com
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) will celebrate the achievements of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's graduating international students at a free reception later this month.
The International Student Graduation Celebration will feature free food, conversation, and entertainment. Students are welcome to invite family, mentors and fellow students to the celebration.
"We're pleased to welcome graduating international students to the worldwide family of UW alumni," said WAA President and CEO Paula Bonner. "We also invite students who will graduate in a future year to attend the reception to congratulate, honor, and say good-bye to their graduating friends."
The celebration will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the Martin and Florence Below Alumni Center, 650 N. Lake Street. A program at 5:30 p.m. will feature remarks from Lori Berquam, UW-Madison dean of students; Liz Stern, WAA's director of international relations; and Sara Thurston-Gonzalez, interim director of the Office of International Student Services.
Students interested in attending should register online at uwalumni.com/ISGC by Nov. 26. Contact Liz Stern via e-mail at LizStern@uwalumni.com or by calling (608) 265-8776 with any questions.
Founded in 1861, WAA offers UW alumni and friends a wide variety of services, including the award-winning On Wisconsin Magazine, Badger Insider Magazine, career services, international travel opportunities and lifelong learning events. Learn more at uwalumni.com.
Contact: Liz Stern, Wisconsin Alumni Association, (608) 265-8776, LizStern@uwalumni.com
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) will celebrate the achievements of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's graduating international students at a free reception later this month.
The International Student Graduation Celebration will feature free food, conversation, and entertainment. Students are welcome to invite family, mentors and fellow students to the celebration.
"We're pleased to welcome graduating international students to the worldwide family of UW alumni," said WAA President and CEO Paula Bonner. "We also invite students who will graduate in a future year to attend the reception to congratulate, honor, and say good-bye to their graduating friends."
The celebration will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the Martin and Florence Below Alumni Center, 650 N. Lake Street. A program at 5:30 p.m. will feature remarks from Lori Berquam, UW-Madison dean of students; Liz Stern, WAA's director of international relations; and Sara Thurston-Gonzalez, interim director of the Office of International Student Services.
Students interested in attending should register online at uwalumni.com/ISGC by Nov. 26. Contact Liz Stern via e-mail at LizStern@uwalumni.com or by calling (608) 265-8776 with any questions.
Founded in 1861, WAA offers UW alumni and friends a wide variety of services, including the award-winning On Wisconsin Magazine, Badger Insider Magazine, career services, international travel opportunities and lifelong learning events. Learn more at uwalumni.com.
