Wisconsin Alumni Association

Wisconsin Alumni Association
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Welcome to the “Thank You, 72” podcast, brought to you by the Wisconsin Alumni Association®. We want to share the amazing stories of alumni from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. These Badgers grew up in Wisconsin’s 72 counties, came to Madison, and then went out and changed the world. We’d like to thank you, the people of this state, for sending your best and brightest to UW–Madison.

  1. Thank You, 72 - Hans Obma

    05/06/2020

    Thank You, 72 - Hans Obma

    “It’s kind of my superpower.” That’s the way La Crosse native and UW grad Hans Obma ’02 describes his ability to use languages and accents to play a variety of characters in an acting career that has taken off.

    14 min
  2. Thank You, 72 - Gaylord Nelson

    04/02/2020

    Thank You, 72 - Gaylord Nelson

    Thank you Polk County for Gaylord Nelson LLB’42. Known at the Father of Earth Day, Nelson championed the protection of our environment as Wisconsin’s governor, and later U.S. senator. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we learn more about the man who changed the way the world looked at planet Earth.

    33 min
  3. Thank You, 72 - Bud Selig

    03/02/2020

    Thank You, 72 - Bud Selig

    Fifty years ago, a UW grad brought Major League baseball back to Wisconsin. Bud Selig not only owned the Milwaukee Brewers, he later became the commissioner of Major League Baseball. Selig made historic changes that helped save the game. In this podcast, Selig provides an intriguing look inside professional baseball, focusing on the steroid era and how Selig helped bring the game into the modern age.

    17 min
  4. Badger Bonus - Jason Gay

    02/28/2020

    Badger Bonus - Jason Gay

    Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay often wears his Badger pride on his sleeve as he writes articles like “To Save the World, Wisconsin Really Needs to Beat Michigan.” Jason stopped by the Wisconsin Alumni Association® headquarters before his 2019 Winter Commencement speech to talk sports, the futility of being cool, and embracing the chaos of life.

    40 min
  5. Thank You, 72 - Ann McKee

    01/31/2020

    Thank You, 72 - Ann McKee

    Ann McKee shares her life story, how she discovered the devastating impact of this disease, and the almost insurmountable odds she faced to warn people of the dangers.

    33 min
  6. Thank You, 72 - Chuck Halverson

    01/07/2020

    Thank You, 72 - Chuck Halverson

    Thank you, Iowa County, for Chuck Halverson. He grew up during the depression, a farm boy who dreamed of playing football on the gridiron at Camp Randall. His dream came true, but not without some hard times, twists and turns, and a world war to fight. He made the varsity football team, got married, raised a family, and started a successful business. Chuck is one of UW Athletics’ oldest surviving letter winners.

    25 min
  7. Thank you, 72 - Daniel Speckhard

    12/03/2019

    Thank you, 72 - Daniel Speckhard

    Waupaca County native and former ambassador to Greece and Belarus, Daniel Speckhard ’80, MA’82, MS’83, shares his unique perspective on fast-changing events around the world. From the trade war with China to the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Northeastern Syria, where does America stand?

    34 min
  8. Thank you, 72 - Ada Deer

    10/30/2019

    Thank you, 72 - Ada Deer

    Blazing trails, it’s what Badgers do. Trailblazers are first, creating pathways for others to follow and succeed. In this podcast we hear from a true trailblazer and champion of Native American rights and social justice.

    23 min
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Welcome to the “Thank You, 72” podcast, brought to you by the Wisconsin Alumni Association®. We want to share the amazing stories of alumni from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. These Badgers grew up in Wisconsin’s 72 counties, came to Madison, and then went out and changed the world. We’d like to thank you, the people of this state, for sending your best and brightest to UW–Madison.

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  • Creator
    Wisconsin Alumni Association
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Wisconsin Alumni Association