School of Nursing
Canary Savage Girardeau receives a round of applause at the Investiture Ceremony.

Canary Savage Girardeau, Cert ’55, receives a round of applause at the 2023 Investiture Ceremony

An audience watches John Lowe deliver the 2019 Littlefield Lecture

John Lowe, PhD, RN, FAAN, speaks to a full audience at the 2019 Littlefield Leadership Lecture

Students fill the auditorium at the School of Nursing's annual White Coat Ceremony.

Students fill the auditorium at the School of Nursing's annual White Coat Ceremony

Friends and family applaud DNP and PhD graduates at the Graduate Hooding Ceremony.

Friends and family applaud DNP and PhD graduates at the Graduate Hooding Ceremony

Honor A Legacy: Auditorium Seat Naming

In honor of the School of Nursing’s 100th anniversary, we are offering an opportunity to establish your legacy, honor a respected colleague, or celebrate a loved one in our auditorium. Our auditorium hosts year-round lectures and programming for our students, alumni, and friends. It represents a thirst for continual learning, and provides a sense of welcome and connection for our community. 

You can name one seat or many for a gift of $1000 each, labeled with a custom inscribed plaque. Please note that we have a limited number of seats available. We do hope you will consider making this gift in honor or memory of you and a loved one today.

All donations made through this campaign will be directed toward the School of Nursing’s Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE). CARE supports communities and caregivers across the state to promote healthy aging and improve the health and wellbeing of older adults. All gifts are tax-deductible.

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Make a Gift

View Auditorium Seat Map (pdf)

School of Nursing Name a Seat Form

Step 1: Purchase Your Seat

Name(Required)

Step 2: Dedicate Your Seat

Plaques will be affixed to the back of seats in the auditorium. Each plaque is 1.5 in. tall by 6 in. wide, silver, and engraved with black infilled type. Each plaque may have up to three lines of text with 31 characters (including spaces) per line. Inscriptions will be in UPPER-CASE LETTERS only. All inscriptions are subject to approval by the School of Nursing.

Step 3: Select Your Seat

Where is your preferred seat area (row/number) in the auditorium? Seat selection is on a first come first serve basis.

Why did you decide to name a seat?

We’d like to hear your story! Who are you honoring and why?

Step 4: Make Your Payment

Click the button below to make your payment through the UW Foundation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What will my donation support?

All donations made through this initiative will be directed toward the SoN’s Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE). CARE supports communities and caregivers across the state to promote healthy aging and improve the health and wellbeing of older adults. All gifts are tax-deductible.

Why choose the auditorium?

The Signe Skott Cooper Hall auditorium is a special place where we welcome students into nursing, provide curricular and co-curricular learning experiences, connect with members of the broader community, and celebrate the development of our students into Badger nurses who will change lives.

What are the plaque specifications?

  • Plaques will be affixed to the back of seats in the auditorium.
  • Each plaque is 1.5 in. tall by 6 in. wide, silver, and engraved with black infilled type.
  • Each plaque may have up to three lines of text with 31 characters (including spaces) per line.
  • Inscriptions will be in UPPER-CASE LETTERS only.
  • All inscriptions are subject to approval by the School of Nursing.

Can I choose my seat location?

Seat locations will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. While not guaranteed, we will make every effort to accommodate your request.

Can I name more than one seat/inscribe seats near each other?

Absolutely! Please contact Zac Wagner at zac.wagner@supportuw.org to confirm seat availability.

Can multiple people contribute towards one seat?

Yes, multiple people may gift one plaque. Please contact Zac Wagner at zac.wagner@supportuw.org for additional information.

Are there opportunities for a larger named gift?

Absolutely! Please contact Zac Wagner at zac.wagner@supportuw.org for additional information.

Can I mail my gift?

To send a gift to the University of Wisconsin Foundation by mail, please mail your check to:

UW Foundation
US Bank Lockbox
Box 78807
Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807

Checks should be made out to the UW Foundation. Please include Nursing Auditorium Seat Fund #112640070 in the memo line.

 

I need help with my inscription.

Please contact Zac Wagner at zac.wagner@supportuw.org.