It was a 175th birthday party for the ages. In October, the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association led the planning and execution of a festive gala on behalf of the UW–Madison chancellor’s office and the campus 175th Anniversary Planning Committee. The event was called By the Light of the Moon: 175 Luminous Years of the University of Wisconsin.
Below are some photos of the once-in-every-175-years event, which drew nearly 500 attendees for an elegant evening in the Discovery Building that included Wisconsin foods and beverages, a university timeline, a “secret” bar, and lots of Badger spirit.
John ’55 and Tashia ’55 Morgridge chatted with Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin.
Assistant engineering physics professor Stephanie Diem ’03 was one of three faculty members who gave presentations on their research.
A Badger memorabilia gallery featured UW inventions, artifacts, and mementos.
Commemorative ice cream
Commemorative cheese
A surprise appearance by members of the UW Marching Band
Provost Charles Isbell, his wife, Sheila, and Wisconsin Alumni Association executive director Sarah Schutt enjoyed the brief program.
Published in the Spring 2024 issue
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