Madison Initiative for Undergraduates Promises Quality, Affordability
The Wisconsin Alumni Association supports a UW-Madison initiative to improve the quality and long-term value of undergraduate education and make it affordable to all. The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates will add faculty and instructional support and increase student services and need-based financial aid. Watch a video of Chancellor Biddy Martin to learn how the initiative strengthens the value of a UW degree.Badger families are invited to visit campus this month to experience a variety of free and low-cost family-friendly events, and springtime in Madison.
Hail to Our National Champions
National coach of the year Mark Johnson and the top-seeded women’s hockey team landed their third NCAA title in four years, finishing the season with a 33-2-5 overall record. Senior goaltender Jessie Vetter capped her career with a NCAA-record 39th shutout and the 2009 Patty Kazmaier Award.The fun’s about to end in the Big Badger Auction — don’t miss your chance to win some fun UW items and priceless Badger experiences! Bidding ends April 8, 2009 at noon (CDT).
Jean Wilkowski MA’44
WAA Honors Five Distinguished Alumni
Retired U.S. Ambassador Jean Wilkowski MA’44 will return to campus on April 23 to receive WAA’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Four other graduates will also be honored for their contributions to Wisconsin and the world during a free program at the Wisconsin Union Theater.uwalumni.com E-mail Now Powered by Google
The e-mail system used by proud alumni around the globe now comes with the added benefits of more space, less spam, new features and the support of Google services. What’s more, any UW graduate, current student or WAA members can sign up for a free uwalumni.com e-mail account.PACK YOUR BAGS: On Wisconsin! Off to Hawaii!
Hit the beach with the Badgers and say aloha to a couple great Hawaiian vacations with the UW men’s basketball and football teams in 2009. Here’s your chance to experience two Badger sports in one amazing destination. And with WAA, you’re guaranteed the full MVP treatment so you can focus on the fun.
Show your Badger spirit Friday, April 24, 2009, to showcase the valuable role UW grads play in the workforce and in communities around the world. Simply wear your spirited Badger red attire and strike a pose with your co-workers and fellow alumni. Then capture the moment in a digital photo to win some fun prizes!
ASK ABE: Who’s in Your Network?
John Radtke ’84 asks Abe: “I tried to add the Wisconsin Alumni Network to my Facebook account last night but discovered that this requires a college e-mail address. I graduated from UW-Madison in 1984, before student e-mail addresses were issued. Is there any way to be added to this network?”Honest Abe answers your questions.
David Wolenec ’63 of Viroqua, Wis., won last month’s prize, a Motion W laptop jacket. Winning this month’s prize, UW greeting cards, is as easy as answering the Question of the Week — just our way of saying thanks for reading ONline WISCONSIN! Log in now to play.
Events
- Around the World by Private Jet - November 1
- Maui Invitational Basketball Tour - November 21
- Maui/Oahu Football Tour - November 29
- The Florida Everglades - December 6
