Centennial Year in Review

Guests at the all-school reunion put their arms in the air as the UW Marching Band plays. — Guests at the All-School Reunion enjoying music from the UW Marching Band.

Thank You for Celebrating 100 Years With Us!

In 2024, we proudly celebrated the legacy of excellence that resulted from 100 years of dedication to innovation, advocacy, and excellence in nursing education. Thank you for joining us to celebrate how our past has positioned us to prepare Badger nurses who are readied to change lives now and in the future.

Below, enjoy photos and videos highlighting special moments from our Centennial year.

Videos & Photos

A Badger Nurse Is…

School of Nursing students and alumni share what makes Badger nurses stand out.

Centennial Kickoff Celebration

Scenes from our January 2024 kickoff celebration, including community mural painting and our Babcock Centennial Caramel Swirl ice cream reveal.

Littlefield Leadership Lecture: Centennial Edition

In the 25th Annual Littlefield Lecture, Dean Linda D. Scott hosted Dr. Kate Gillespie, Dr. Maichou Lor, and Dr. Susan Zahner—all from the School of Nursing.

Centennial RED Talk: Competency-Based Nursing Education

Presented by Dr. Jessica Coburn and Dr. Dana O’Brien

Centennial RED Talk: Symptom Science and Palliative Care

Presented by Dr. Kristine Kwekkeboom, Dr. Megan Miller, Dr. Kitty Montgomery, and Dr. Kristen Pecanac

Centennial RED Talk: Community Engagement in Research

Presented by Ms. Gina Green-Harris, Dr. Barb King, Dr. Susan Passmore, and Dr. Kat Phelps

Centennial Kickoff Celebration

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin raises her ice cream spoon in a toast alongside School of Nursing students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Dean Linda Scott addresses the crowd at the centennial kickoff celebration.

School of Nursing students, alumni, faculty, and staff raise their spoons in an ice cream toast.

A hand holds a scoop of the centennial ice cream in front of the centennial banner.

Students pose for a photo while holding fun nursing-themed signs.

Faculty, students, alumni, and staff add the first strokes to the mural.

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin joins the first community mural painting session alongside artist Tia Richardson.

Children participate in the first community mural painting session.

Community members add the first strokes to the mural.

Centennial Mural Unveiling

Tia Richardson paints the swan's wing as her assistant looks on.

Tia Richardson and her assistant work on the mural in Cooper Hall.

Onlookers admire the School of Nursing mural at the dedication ceremony in Signe Skott Cooper Hall. (Photo © Andy Manis)

Tia Richardson and Dean Linda Scott make the UW hand sign in front the of School of Nursing mural.

The School of Nursing community celebrates at the all-school picnic and mural dedication ceremony.

The School of Nursing community socializes and celebrates at the all-school picnic and mural dedication ceremony.

Dean Linda Scott socializes with the community at the all-school picnic and mural dedication ceremony.

Student ambassadors socialize with community members at the all-school picnic.

Dr. Diamond D. Williams speaks with a community member during the all-school picnic and mural dedication.

Isabel Andrews speaks with a community member during the all-school picnic and mural dedication.

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Madison Mallards Game

School of nursing volunteers staff the welcome tent at the Mallards game.

Two Mallards players watch the Badger Nurse Is video as it plays on the big screen at the ballpark.

Fans make the UW sign at the Mallards game.

Players stand on the field as the A Badger Nurse Is video plays on the big screen.

A School of Nursing volunteer sells raffle tickets.

A baseball flies over the crowd at the Mallards game.

School of Nursing faculty, staff, family, and friends enjoying the Mallards game from the stands.

A player throws a ball at the Mallards game.

Centennial Signature Celebration

The red centennial banner with the welcome table staff in the background.

Dean Linda Scott poses with a guest in front of the centennial banner.

Professor emerita and alumna Dr. Karen Pridham poses with Dr. Katie Gillespie.

A festive place setting for dinner at the Friday Centennial event.

The Centennial Littlefield Leadership Lecture presenters Dr. Susan Zahner, Dr. Katie Gillespie, Dr. Maichou Lor, and Dean Linda Scott.

Former Dean Dr. Kathryn May at dinner during the Friday Centennial event.

UW System President Jay Rothman delivers remarks.

Guests hold glow sticks aloft at the conclusion of the Friday Centennial event.

Dean Linda Scott and guests raise a toast to the next 100 years.

Centennial All-School Reunion

Guests look at historic photos at the All-School Reunion.

Dean Linda Scott poses for a photo with former Dean Kathryn May and Bucky Badger.

A child draws on a whiteboard below the question "what areas of nursing do you or did you have experience in?" while his mother and younger sibling look on.

A student ambassador gives guests a tour of Signe Skott Cooper Hall.

School of nursing alumni wearing Badger Red pose for a photo.

Advancement Manager Jordan Langer presents to guests in one of the active learning classrooms in Cooper Hall.

Alumni wearing Badger red laugh as they share their experiences in front of an audience in an active learning classroom at Cooper Hall.

Members of the UW Marching Band entertain guests at the School of Nursing's All-School Reunion.

Students polka while the UW Marching Band plays.

Support the Transform the Future Fund

Throughout 2024, we have proudly celebrated 100 years of innovation and excellence in nursing education. As we transition into our next century of impact, the UW–Madison School of Nursing asks for your support to reduce financial barriers to a life-changing education.

Your gift to the School’s Transform the Future fund provides need-based financial support to the next generation of Badger nurse leaders.

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