Celebrate with us
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is honored to celebrate the investiture of Jennifer L. Mnookin as chancellor and 30th leader. This special ceremony, typically held within a chancellor’s first year in office, formally places a new academic leader in the role and sets the direction and future priorities of the university.
You are invited to celebrate with Chancellor Mnookin and delegates on April 14, 2023, by joining the investiture ceremony live stream or attending a watch party. In the days leading up to the ceremony, a series of events will be held for the campus community. All are encouraged to participate in this monumental celebration.
Featured events
April 13 | 1:30 p.m.
Symposium – Discover Past, Present, and Future
Hear from award-winning UCLA and UW–Madison leaders as they discuss black holes, neutrinos, and life in our galaxy. The symposium will take place at Union South.
April 14 | 10 a.m.
Investiture Ceremony
The investiture ceremony at Hamel Music Center will formally install Jennifer L. Mnookin as chancellor. The campus community is invited to participate by live stream or at a watch party.
April 14 | 12 p.m.
Campus Community Picnic
After the investiture ceremony, a celebratory picnic will be held for the campus community at Library Mall. Free food and entertainment will be available.
News
Live Coverage: The Investiture of Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is celebrating the investiture of Jennifer L. Mnookin as its new chancellor and 30th leader. Follow along as we highlight some of the ways we’ll #CelebrateUW together in the week leading up to the investiture on Friday, April 14.
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What is an investiture?
Defined as the “act or ceremony of conferring the authority and symbols of a high office,” an investiture has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages.
