By the Light of the Moon
175 Luminous Years of the University of Wisconsin
You’re invited to a gala 175 years in the making! Join us for a sparkling evening as we honor the Wisconsin ideas and accomplishments that have illuminated the world since the university’s founding in 1848. Surrounded by a constellation of fellow UW supporters and campus leaders, you’ll enjoy inspiring speakers, musical guests, delicious food and beverages, and more.
You have helped make UW–Madison one of the brightest public universities in the world, and we can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you!
Doors will open at 6 p.m. — but as one of UW-Madison’s leading supporters, you are invited to join an exclusive pre-reception beginning at 5 p.m.
Cocktail attire with Badger flair is requested.
Thank you for your interest in attending this event. At this time, registration is closed. Please contact 175gala@supportuw.org if you have questions or would like to adjust your registration.
When
October 27, 2023
5–6 p.m. VIP pre-reception
6–9:30 p.m. Reception
Where
Wisconsin Institute for Discovery
330 N. Orchard Street
Madison, WI 53715
Cost
$100
Meet the speakers
Krishanu Saha
Krishanu Saha is an associate professor of biomedical engineering at UW–Madison. He is the Kathryn and Latimer Murfee Chair at the Retina Research Foundation and McPherson Eye Research Institute, and he is a faculty member at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. His research interests lie in using human stem cells with emerging engineering methods in material science and synthetic biology to make smarter therapeutics, model human disease, and advance personalized medicine.
Stephanie Diem
Stephanie Diem ’03 is an assistant professor of engineering physics at UW–Madison. Her research interests are in experimental plasma physics for fusion energy development. She focuses on using radio frequency waves to heat and drive current in magnetically confined plasmas. She has led and contributed to experimental research on a variety of magnetic confinement devices. She is currently working on the Pegasus-III fusion energy experiment at UW–Madison, where she is focused on electron Bernstein wave heating and current drive experiments.
Baron Kelly
Baron Kelly PhD’03 is the Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor of Theatre and Drama at UW–Madison, regarded for his teachings on radical empathy. He is a four-time Fulbright Scholar who has worked nationally and internationally on Broadway, in regional theater, and in television and film. He trained at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and holds a doctorate in theater from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Kelly is a widely published author and sits on numerous editorial boards including that of the Harold Pinter Review and the Comparative Drama Conference.
Additional information
Parking
There is a limited quantity of parking spaces available. Please email 175gala@supportuw.org to request parking and provide any additional information that may help us with this request. We will follow up directly as we are able to accommodate requests.
Transportation and accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible and gender-neutral restrooms are available on campus. For information on parking, bus routes, accessible entrances, and more, please view the university’s interactive campus map. When you register, please inform us of any dietary needs, accommodations (such as captions or interpreting services), or other needs.
Health and safety
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 email 175gala@supportuw.org or call 608-262-2551.