On a walk around the building mid-September, a curious preschooler in the Bunny class noticed something different hanging from one of the pine trees on Observatory Hill behind Nancy Nicholas Hall. They learned that this …
SoHE Spotlight: Catching up with alumna Kari Temkin
Kari’s professional journey has truly come full circle. After taking her first service learning course while majoring in Community & Nonprofit Leadership, she knew she wanted to work for the Morgridge Center for Public Service. …
A Consumer Advocate for the Ages
The School of Human Ecology is honored to have known Bob Richards, and is very fortunate that he shared his intelligence and energy so generously with students in Consumer Science. “This award is a wonderful …
School of Human Ecology Students win YMA Scholarships
Young Menswear Association (YMA) has announced their 2015 Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) recipients, and University of WIsconsin-Madison students are once again among the winners: Lauren Wellenstein – Retail Megan Donovan – Retail Dvorah Elster – …
Friend of SoHE Award Recepient
Alumni of the School of Human Ecology are more than 12,000 strong and growing. Coupled with SoHE alumni is an equally strong community of friends who are passionate about supporting the student experience and who …
2014 SoHE Alumni Award Winners
The 2014 University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Human Ecology Alumni Awards The School of Human Ecology Alumni Awards honor the tremendous achievements of SoHE students post-graduation. From early-career entrepreneurs to renowned scholars, the recipients of …
Professor Bogenschneider Gives Presentation to United Nations in Geneva
SoHE Professor Karen Bogenschneider spoke on September 18 at the United Nations in Geneva on a panel addressing the protection of family well-being and human rights. In this event sponsored by the Human Rights Council, …
Gift Launches Money + Relationships + Equality (More) Program
For 32 years, Lorna Jorgenson Wendt was a full-time wife, mother, manager of her home and corporate spouse. Overnight, she became one of the most visible women in America and a pioneer in the quest …
Students showcase wearable computing projects, design thinking
Imagine gloves that transmit data from your phone, keeping your hands free. Or a running jacket that monitors your heart rate and lets you know when you’re being followed. What if a garment could respond …
Alum Makes a Difference
The SoHE’s renamed Michael Axelrod Collaborative Learning Hall recognizes a wonderfully generous gift from Michael Axelrod (BS ’93, Consumer Science). Axelrod started his wealth management career while still a junior in the School of Human …