Knetter Named New UW Foundation President

Michael Knetter, dean of the Wisconsin School of Business, will take the helm of the UW Foundation on Oct. 16, 2010. “The campus is so fortunate to have Mike Knetter in this new role as an advocate and champion for our alma mater,” says Paula Bonner MS’78, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Alumni Association. “We congratulate Mike and look forward to working with him and his new team.”

The Wisconsin Idea: Professor Shows the “Wonder-Full” Side of Physics

Professor Emeritus J. Clint Sprott shows people how physics permeates everyday life. Since 1984, his Wonders of Physics program has been a popular experience on campus, around Wisconsin and beyond.

Chinese Student-Athletes

Arrive on Campus

Nine Chinese student-athletes and coaches are living and studying in Madison until Dec. 15, 2010, as part of the inaugural Chinese Champions Program. During their stay, the group will attend educational seminars and campus events, interact with community and student organizations, and tour Wisconsin.

Tell Your Story

Campus Voices is a project designed to capture and tell the stories and memories of UW-Madison through the people who lived them. The current undertaking focuses on the Sterling Hall Bombing. If you were on campus in 1970 — and will be again this summer from Aug. 23 to 29, 2010 — you’re invited to stop by the Wisconsin Story Booth inside Memorial Library and record your memories, thoughts and stories about this historical event.

Hot Off the Press! Look Good and Feel Good with The Red Shirt™ Third Edition

Fashion and philanthropy come together in The Red Shirt as all sales proceeds go directly to need-based scholarships through the Great People Scholarship Campaign. This year’s limited-edition shirt features a stylish Buckingham U. (Badger) design in honor of Bucky’s full name. Add it to your collection today!

Member Benefit: Badger Insider Magazine

In the Summer 2010 edition of Badger Insider, WAA members got to meet the second set of twins to be Bucky, read alumni stories from the stacks and add to their flat Bucky wardrobe. Don’t miss an issue! Join or renew your membership in the Wisconsin Alumni Association today.

Homecoming 2010: Get Ready for Tall-Tale Adventures with the Greatest Mascot in the Land

Make plans to come back to campus Oct. 1–9, 2010 for a legendary celebration of Badger spirit and one of the most storied rivalries in college football. Homecoming 2010 features a full lineup of can’t-miss events including the Homecoming Parade, All-Alumni Reception and BADGER HUDDLE® tailgate in the UW Field House to get fired up for the Wisconsin versus Minnesota football game and the Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.

PACK YOUR BAGS: Peru, featuring Machu Picchu

Explore Peru’s cultural treasures from Jan. 24 to Feb. 3, 2011, in the company of UW alumni and friends. You’ll visit the fascinating cities of Lima, Cuzco and Puno, and stay at the foot of Machu Picchu mountain during this unforgettable adventure.

Stories from GPU

Hundreds of grandparents and grandchildren have discovered that spending two days on the UW-Madison campus, trying new things and learning about the world can be one of the best ways to bond. Explore the new memories made at this year’s 10th anniversary of Grandparents University®, meet some Super Seniors who’ve been with the program since the beginning, and watch some GPU students experience a day in the life of a nurse.

ASK ABE: Sergei Sighting?

Jack Schmidt ’48, MS’50, PhD’52 asks Abe: “Am I dreaming or did Sergei Rachmaninoff actually visit the UW campus in the late ’40s or early ’50s? I seem to remember him being in the Union Theater.”

Honest Abe answers your questions.

WIN COOL STUFF

Steven Kriozere ’91 of Los Angeles and Len Nelson ’60 of Eatonton, Ga., were the winners of last month’s prize, a 5 by 7-inch print illustration of downtown Madison. Winning this month’s prize, a striped Motion W polo shirt, courtesy of the University Book Store, is as easy as answering the Reader Contest Question — just our way of saying thanks for reading ONline WISCONSIN! Log in now to play.