A place such as the Waisman Center needs help to not only function at its highest level but to also ensure the needs of the community it serves are being met. This requires constant feedback, assistance, and support from various community partners.
Friends of the Waisman Center
Celebrating Carol and John’s ceaseless support of the Friends
During her time with the Friends board, Carol Palmer defined the meaning of an extraordinary board member through her leadership, dedication, and vision that helped elevate the board to new heights.
Together for Waisman: A Stay-at-Home Benefit
Together for Waisman Join us for a stay-at-home benefit on Saturday, May 22. When: Saturday, May 22, 2020 What: In appreciation for your support, our partners will receive a gourmet meal-to-go, prepared by Chez Vous, …
Virtual Waisman “Walktober” Whirl
Join us for the sixth annual Waisman Whirl Run, Walk & Roll for All Abilities. This year the event is virtual. Your Race, Your Place. Your Pace. Take the entire month of October…it’s a …
Friends present staff, students and family awards
The Friends of the Waisman hosts this annual event for members of the Friends organization; community supporters of the Waisman Center; and Waisman Center faculty, staff, and students. The 2020 Awards were presented at a virtual meeting on August 18 2020.
Thoughts of Gratitude: Scott Kornstedt
Shortly after Raegan was born to Scott and his wife Carrie, she was diagnosed with phenylketonuria, or PKU — a rare metabolic disorder that prevents her from properly metabolizing phenylalanine, a common amino acid that exists in most proteins. PKU is a rare disorder that affects approximately 16,000 people in the U.S. It is one of 47 disorders for which newborns in Wisconsin are screened. If left untreated, it can cause intellectual disabilities, seizures, among other health-related issues.
Annual Meeting, Awards and Reception
Welcome and Waisman Center Update William MacLean, PhD, Waisman Center Associate Director Award Winners: Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowships Desia Bacon, nominated by Jenny Saffran Emily Lorang, nominated by Audra Sterling IDDRC Graduate Student Award Katherine …
Annual Spring Benefit Concert
Friends of the Waisman Center 23rd Annual Spring Benefit Concert Tangled Up In Blue University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Premier Women’s A Cappella GroupJoin us for an evening of lively music and delectable food and drinks in …
Music for a Cause: The 21st Annual Friends of the Waisman Center Spring Concert
April 29, 2016 Niamh Rahman, Waisman Communications The Waisman Center opened its doors on Sunday, April 24, and welcomed friends, donors, faculty and students to the Friends of the Waisman Center’s 21st annual spring benefit concert. …
Help support autism, epilepsy research at weekend fundraiser
Anyone paying attention to these editorials knows we are passionate supporters of the Waisman Center, especially of the life-changing research into neurodegenerative diseases and causes of developmental disabilities done there.