Leading the Way
As one of the top research universities in the world, UW–Madison is on the front lines of many of humanity’s most challenging issues and inquiries. Join fellow alumni for talks with university leaders and experts who will answer your questions about the future of our university — and about groundbreaking discoveries happening on campus right now.
Check out an event in a city near you. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to meet some of the leading minds of our time. Registration and additional details will be coming soon.
In Person Events
Bay Area, CA
May 15th
You Have Questions. We Have Experts.
Missed one of our UW Now Livestreams or want to rewatch a favorite? Check out recordings of all past livestreams now. You can explore a wide range of topics, from economics and foreign policy to the latest research on Alzheimer’s disease — and more.
Questions?
Featuring:
Ananth Seshadri, PhD: Mary Sue and Mike Shannon Distinguished Chair for Economics and director of the Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE)
Jessica Riedl ’98: senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
Featuring:
Anjon Audhya, PhD: senior associate dean for basic research, biotechnology, and graduate studies; professor in the Department of Biomolecular Chemistry
Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska, PhD: vice chancellor for research; professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Sterling Johnson, PhD: the Jean R. Finley Professor of Geriatrics and Dementia in the Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology; associate director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute and the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Featuring:
Yoshiko Herrera: professor of comparative politics and international relations, former director of the UW’s Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia
Andrew Kydd: professor of political science and affiliate of the UW’s Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia
Featuring:
Lydia Cox: assistant professor in the Department of Economics
Jon Pevehouse: Mary Herman Rubenstein Professor, development chair of the Department of Political Science
Featuring:
Jonathan Patz, MD: professor and John P. Holton Chair of Health and the Environment and former director of the Global Health Institute
Ben Wright ’02: senior vice president and chief underwriting officer, American Family Insurance Group
Paul Zedler, MS’66 PhD’68: professor emeritus of environmental studies and former associate dean for research and education in the Nelson Institute for environmental studies
Featuring:
Barry Burden, PhD: Lyons Family Chair in electoral politics and director of the UW Elections Research Center
Dana Peterson MS’02: chief economist at The Conference Board
Jon Pevehouse, PhD: chair of the department of political science and expert on international relations
Email Nathalie McFadden ’14 or call 608-308-5338.