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Robert M. La Follette
School of Public Affairs
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Madison, WI 53706

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Alumni, friends, faculty look forward to reception on Thursday

More than 40 alumni and friends of the La Follette School plan to attend the reception in Madison on Thursday at Inn on the Park, 22 South Carroll Street. The gathering starts at 4:30 p.m., and guests are encouraged to stop by anytime before 7 p.m. for hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Read more ...

La Follette School to hold receptions in Madison, Chicago

The La Follette School is holding two receptions for alumni and friends in February, one in Madison on February 2, the other in Chicago on February 15. Read more ...

Federal agency honors alum for gender equity work in foreign aid

Alum Andria Hayes-Birchler’s employer has recognized her efforts to weave gender equity into decisions about whether the United States should give a country development aid. Read more ...

Alumni put students through paces during mock interviews

Eleven alumni and an instructor carried out mock interviews with 41 first-year La Follette school students, giving them practice at interviewing for a job or internship. Read more ...

Award recognizes Thorson’s service to community

1997 alum Kristi Thorson, director of external relations for the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the Athena Young Professional Award. Read more ...

Students visit alumni at Department of Children and Families

La Follette School students visited the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to learn more about the agency, where recent graduates would best fit and the state hiring process. Read more ...

News from alumni and friends

Alumni and friends of the La Follette School share news about their careers and families. Read more ...

Alumni, friends, faculty visit at D.C. reception

More than 50 alumni, friends of the La Follette School and faculty renewed their friendships and ties to their alma mater at the school’s reception in Washington, D.C., on November 4. Read more ...

Alumni, friends build social capital

The relationships among alumni, friends, faculty and staff benefit everyone, the La Follette School's director notes in his La Follette Notes column. Read more ...

Services Sunday for 2000 alum

Services for 2000 alum Darin Arthur Renner, age 40, will be Sunday, November 6. He died unexpectedly November 1 in Madison. Read more ...