What is [RE] CONNECT?
The College of Letters & Science launched the [RE] CONNECT program in 2022. The program is designed to intentionally engage alumni from communities underrepresented in higher education to build a powerful multi-generational network and support current students to achieve their educational and career goals across their life cycles. We hope to accomplish these objectives by creating space for intergenerational engagement and providing timely updates and opportunities to keep alumni connected to what is occurring in L&S to advance goals related to inclusive excellence.
Past Event Highlights
Highlights from [RE] CONNECT Weekend 2023
The first ever live recording of the L&S Elevate podcast hosted by Associate Dean DeVon Wilson, titled Activating the Wisconsin Idea: Reclaiming the Narrative. Featured panelists included Dr. Cora Marrett ’68, Former Acting Director of the National Science Foundation, Professor Emerita of Sociology, and member of the L&S Board of Visitors; Brenda González, UW–Madison’s Director of Community Relations; Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara, Department Chair and Professor of African American Studies; and Dr. Luke Zoet, Associate Professor of Geoscience.
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Highlights from [RE] CONNECT Weekend 2023
[RE] Connect Weekend 2023 featured a live performance by student scholars of the First Wave Hip Hop Theater Ensemble centered around Hip Hop's 50th anniversary.
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Highlights from [RE] CONNECT Weekend 2023
The evening events continued with a Gala event featuring a gourmet strolling dinner and live music by DJay Mando (’16). Bucky even made an appearance to join in the festivities.
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Highlights from [RE] CONNECT the Network 2023
(From left to right) Co-hosts Milwaukee Brewers President of Business Operations, Rick Schlesinger (History and Political Science '83), Dean Eric Wilcots and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson (Political Science '09).
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Highlights from [RE] CONNECT the Network 2023
Alumni get a great view of American Family Field as the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Highlights from [RE] CONNECT the Network 2023
Main program consisted of a panel discussion on the College’s efforts to connect students with Wisconsin businesses and networking opportunities with Milwaukee area industry and business leaders.
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Highlights from [RE] CONNECT Weekend 2022
Alumni enjoy a rollicking tailgate at Union South on Saturday, September 10. (Photo: Audrey O'Neill)
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Highlights from [RE] CONNECT Weekend 2022
The weekend included community discussion opportunities, like the Moving Beyond Survival to Thriving at UW-Madison: Past, Present and Future panel and Friday's evening reception.
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Highlights from [RE] CONNECT Weekend 2022
Alumni were able to attend multiple campus tours, including the First Nations Cultural Landscapes tour led by UW-Madison Director of Tribal Relations Aaron Bird Bear, pictured here.
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Highlights from [RE] CONNECT July 2022: Lake Mendota Kickback for Tri-State Alumni
Alumni listening to featured guest Dr. Corey Pompey, Michael E. Leckrone Director of Athletic Bands and Associate Director of Bands, L&S Mead Witter School of Music. (Photo: Colton Mansavage)
Highlights from [RE] CONNECT July 2022: Lake Mendota Kickback for Tri-State Alumni
The floor was then open for Alumni from the audience to ask Dr. Corey Pompey questions. (Photo: Colton Mansavage)
Highlights from [RE] CONNECT July 2022: Lake Mendota Kickback for Tri-State Alumni
Left to right: Associate Dean DeVon Wilson, Rev. Dr. Alex Gee (’85), Dean Eric Wilcots, Dr. Corey Pompey pose for photo op. (Photo: Colton Mansavage)