UW–Madison’s 175th Anniversary Celebration in Asia
The University of Wisconsin has been changing the world for 175 years — and alumni all around the world are a vital part of that legacy. This summer, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin and other campus leaders will travel to Seoul and Bangkok to connect with UW alumni and share the chancellor’s vision for UW–Madison, including new initiatives on sustainability and artificial intelligence. You and a guest are invited to gather with fellow alumni to celebrate our university’s proud history and promising future!
A cocktail dinner and hosted bar will be provided. The requested attire is smart casual with Badger spirit!
These celebrations are free to attend but registration is required by June 3.
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Seoul, South Korea
June 20, 2024
6–9 p.m.
Conrad Seoul, Park Ballroom (5F)
10 Gukjegeumyung-ro
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Seoul
South Korea
Bangkok, Thailand
June 22, 2024
6–9 p.m.
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Chadra Ballroom
991/9, Rama I Road
Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330
Thailand
Keynote Speaker
Jennifer L. Mnookin, JD, PhD is the 30th leader of the University of Wisconsin–Madison in its 175-year history. Under her leadership, the university has been designated as a national center for innovation and economic prosperity and recognized as one of the top institutions in the country for opening doors to opportunity. In 2024, she announced the multi-faceted Wisconsin Research, Innovation, and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative, designed to strategically position UW–Madison to address some of the world’s grand challenges over the next several years. Mnookin has spent her academic career at top public research universities, including the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Virginia. She has also been a visiting professor of law at Harvard Law School and holds degrees from Harvard, Yale, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is one of the nation’s leading legal scholars and an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Additional Information
When you register, please inform us of any dietary needs, accommodations (such as captions or interpreting services), or other needs.
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association will hold this event in accordance with all local public health guidance. Mask usage is welcome but not required. Participants who are sick are asked to stay home to help keep our Badger community safe and healthy. If conditions require a change to this event, you will be notified via email or phone call.
Questions?
Please contact Margot Downey at margot.downey@supportuw.org or call +1.608.572.2080 on WhatsApp.