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Higher Ed, Public Policy, and a Divided America

with Governor Mitch Daniels

@ 7:00 pm

Memorial Union, Shannon Hall

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Exterior of the Madison Club

Policymaker breakfast

with Governor Mitch Daniels

@ 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Madison Club

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For Me, But Not For Thee: Free Expression in Higher Education

with Greg Lukianoff and Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin

@ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building

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  • Feb
    16

    Governor Mitch Daniels visit to PA 201 @ 11:00 am - 11:50 am Educational Sciences 228, 1025 West Johnson St

    As part of La Follette's Spring Spotlight, Governor Mitch Daniels will join PA 201 Introduction to Health Policy for an exclusive Q&A with students.

  • Feb
    16

    Governor Mitch Daniels visit to PA 873 @ 1:20 pm - 2:20 pm Grainger Hall, Room 3180
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    As part of La Follette's Spring Spotlight, Governor Mitch Daniels will join PA873 Introduction to Policy Analysis, for an exclusive Q&A with students.

  • Feb
    16

    Alumni and friends reception @ 5:00 pm Memorial Union, Great Hall (4th floor)
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    Alumni, supporters, and special guests can join an invite-only reception before Governor Mitch Daniels' Spring Spotlight public conversation.

  • Feb
    16

    Higher Ed, Public Policy, and a Divided America with Governor Mitch Daniels @ 7:00 pm Memorial Union, Shannon Hall
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    Mitch Daniels, governor of Indiana (2005-2013) and former president of Purdue University, will headline our Spring Spotlight public event. 

  • Feb
    17

    Policymaker breakfast with Governor Mitch Daniels @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Madison Club
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    The morning after his appearance on the UW-Madison campus, the former Indiana Governor and President Emeritus of Purdue University joins WisPolitics-State Affairs & the La Follette School of Public Affairs for a casual conversation at the Madison Club.

  • Feb
    18

    Drop-in advising for undergraduates Advisor: Lupe Granados @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Red Gym, room 206, Multicultural Student Center Community Commons
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    Ask questions about our undergraduate certificates in public policy and health policy—no appointment needed.

  • Feb
    18

    Seminar Series | Héctor Pifarré i Arolas @ 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Sterling Hall, Conference Room 1328
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    University of Wisconsin-Madison Assistant Professor of Public Affairs Héctor Pifarré i Arolas will present for the Seminar Series.

  • Feb
    20

    Department of Health Services site visit @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 201 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53703
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    Learn about career opportunities during a chat with alumni working at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 

  • Feb
    20

    Health Policy Eat & Greet 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Health Sciences Learning Center Atrium
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    La Follette School and Master of Public Health students can meet with alumni and friends serving in health policy positions.

  • Feb
    26

    The Challenger Series @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Online Event

    Interested in a career in public service, domestic or international policy, or nonprofit leadership? Join us for a virtual Public Affairs panel featuring current students and alumni who will share how the La Follette School …