News: Staff
Communications manager applicants sought
The La Follette School is seeking candidates for a communications manager. Applications are due Tuesday, Oct. 26.
Achievements featured in Highlights report
The 2020–2021 academic year gave the La Follette School many opportunities to celebrate, despite the many unprecedented challenges. The School welcomed 11 faculty members, honored 50 amazing master’s degree graduates, and grew its undergraduate course enrollment to more than 400 students.
Alumnus Running joins Staff
La Follette School alumnus Mitchell Running (MPA ’17, MPH ’18) returned to his alma mater in July as the School’s legislative liaison. Running will lead the Wisconsin Family Impact Seminars and the School’s other legislative outreach efforts.
Emma Wasserstrom
Matthews celebrated at retirement, Wasserstrom joins staff
La Follette School faculty and staff bid farewell this summer to their award-winning university services program associate Marjorie Matthews. Now greeting visitors and serving as the School’s administrative assistant is Emma Wasserstrom, who has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UW–Madison.
Pirsch honored for service to Wisconsin Women in Government
Wisconsin Sen. Mary Felzkowski and Rep. Shelia Stubbs, on behalf of members of the Wisconsin State Legislature, honored long-time La Follette School Senior Outreach Specialist Bridget Carr Pirsch during the Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) Scholarship and Recognition Gala in April.
O'Connor marks 20 years serving students
Mo O’Connor, the La Follette School’s senior student services coordinator, celebrated 20 years of service to the University of Wisconsin–Madison in January. O’Connor has served as the La Follette School’s student services leader since June 2017.
Bazan, Shaffer join School staff
Ann Shaffer and Page Bazan have joined the La Follette School’s Outreach Team. They will play important roles in the School’s efforts to elevate its state and national prominence and reputation for policy research and engagement through the Kohl Initiative.
L&S honors Wright-Racette
La Follette School staff member David Wright-Racette has received a 2020–2021 University Staff Excellence Award from the College of Letters & Science (L&S).
Mitchell, Michaud join School staff
Mary Michaud and Brittney Mitchell have joined the La Follette School staff. Michaud is a faculty associate, and Mitchell is an outreach specialist.