You Have Questions. We Have Experts.
The UW is coming to you! Gather with fellow UW alumni and friends in Naples to discover how UW–Madison is addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges. Alisa Robertson ’94, MBA’03, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, will share updates from campus, including the Wisconsin RISE Initiative. Then, hear from Professor William Murphy about the Badger Tech Foundry: a new entrepreneurship initiative at the UW to fuel human health technology start-up companies.
Please register by March 6. A limited number of walk-ins will be accepted as capacity allows.
Speakers
Nita Ahuja — dean of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW–Madison’s vice chancellor for medical affairs
William Murphy — Harvey D. Spangler Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation; H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellow
Devesh Ranjan MS’05, PhD’07 — Grainger Dean of the College of Engineering
Alisa Robertson ’94, MBA’03 — president and CEO of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association
What is the RISE Initiative?
The Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative is designed to help address significant, complex challenges of particular importance to Wisconsin and the world, through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities.
Schedule of Events
| 5:00 p.m. | Check-in |
| 5:30 p.m. | Program followed by a moderated Q & A session with William Murphy; Dean Devesh Ranjan MS’05, PhD’07 from the College of Engineering; and Dean Nita Ahuja from the School of Medicine and Public Health as they talk about their exciting work |
| 6:30 p.m. | Reception with hors d’oeuvres |
| 7:30 p.m. | Event concludes |
Additional Information
When you register, please inform us of any dietary needs, accommodations (such as captions or interpreting services), or other needs.
Non-overnight valet parking is available for $15 per vehicle, plus tax.
The UW is coming to you! Gather with fellow UW alumni and friends in Naples for an exciting afternoon with renowned faculty experts who will share news on UW–Madison’s Wisconsin RISE Initiative to address some of the world’s most complex challenges.
