Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin Honored at Farewell Event at UW-Madison
A campus farewell for Jennifer Mnookin
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Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin's farewell event at the University of Wisconsin–Madison celebrated her four-year tenure before she becomes the president of Columbia University. Faculty, staff, and students gathered at the Memorial Union to share memories, enjoy treats, and express their gratitude, emphasizing that she will always be a part of the Badger community.
- 01The farewell event took place at the Memorial Union, featuring traditional UW experiences like a marching band performance and sing-alongs.
- 02Chancellor Mnookin has served the University of Wisconsin–Madison for four years and will soon assume the presidency at Columbia University.
- 03Guests enjoyed Babcock Dairy ice cream, including a special flavor named 'Mnookie Dough' launched during her Investiture celebration.
- 04Provost John Zumbrunnen presented Mnookin with a red Terrace chair as a parting gift, symbolizing her connection to the university.
- 05The event included heartfelt speeches from campus leaders, reinforcing the sentiment that 'once a Badger, always a Badger.'
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On May 15, 2026, the University of Wisconsin–Madison hosted a farewell event for Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin at the Memorial Union, marking her departure after four years of leadership. The celebration featured traditional UW activities, including a performance by the UW Marching Band and a sing-along of 'Varsity.' Faculty, staff, and students gathered to express their appreciation for Mnookin's contributions, emphasizing her lasting connection to the university. Guests enjoyed popcorn and ice cream, including the special 'Mnookie Dough' flavor that debuted during her Investiture celebration in April 2023. Provost John Zumbrunnen presented Mnookin with a red Terrace chair as a symbolic parting gift, highlighting that she will always be a part of the Badger community. Regent President Amy Bogost and other campus leaders shared heartfelt remarks, reinforcing the sentiment that 'once a Badger, always a Badger.' As Mnookin prepares to take on her new role as president of Columbia University, the event served as a nostalgic and celebratory farewell.
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