University of Wisconsin Madison, United States of America, June 18, 2024



On Tuesday, June 18th, Korea University's Office of International Affairs was visited by a delegation from the University of Wisconsin Madison from the United States of America. The delegation consisted of:

Dr. Jennifer MNOOKIN, Chancellor, UW-Madison

Dr. Derek KINDLE, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, Division of Enrollment Management

Dr. Fran VAVRUS, Vice Provost and Dean, International Division

Alisa ROBERTSON, President, Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association

Dr. Vallabh SAMBAMURTHY, Dean, Wisconsin School of Business

Dr. Joanne PECK, Associate Dean of Teaching Innovation and Assessment, Wisconsin School of Business

Dr. Joshua DIENSTAG, Professor, Department of Political Science

Mrs. Lora KLENKE, Managing Director, International Alumni Relations, Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association

Mrs. Margot DOWNEY, International Alumni Relations Coordinator, Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association

Dr. David FIELDS, Associate Director, Center for East Asian Studies, International Division

Mrs. Maj FISCHER, Director, External Relations (International), International Division

Mrs. Sarah SCHUTT, Chief Alumni Officer and Executive Director, Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association

Mrs. Briana GOSS, Executive Assistant, Office of Chancellor

Mrs. Han Sol MEINING, Global Programs Manager, Wisconsin School of Business


The delegation was greeted by:


Prof. Dong-One KIM, President 

Prof. Chuck YOO, Executive Vice President for Research 

Prof. Myoung-Jin LEE, Vice President, Academic Affairs

Prof. Hwan CHUNG, Vice President, Admissions

Prof. Hojung SHIN, Vice President, Development and External Affairs 

Prof. Sang Kee SONG, Vice President, International Affairs 

Prof. Robert RUDOLF, Deputy Vice President for International Affairs

Prof. Hwang LEE, Dean, Law School

Prof. Sang Yong KIM, Dean, Business School 

Prof. Kwanghyun KIM, Associate Dean, Business School

Prof. Dongwon LEE, Business School

Prof. Jun KOO, Dean, College of Political Science

Mr. Yong Min PARK, Senior Director, Development and External Affairs

Mr. Seokhwan MOON, Director, Fundraising Initiatives 

Mr. Seung Woo HAM, Director, Alumni Engagement

Mr. Donghyun JANG, Director, Office of International Affairs

Dr. William STEWART, Associate Director, Office of International Affairs 

Ms. Suyeon PARK, Manager, Exchange and Study Abroad Programs 



The purpose of the visit was part of UW-Madison Alumni event in Korea. Since there are over 40 faculty members at KU with degrees from UW-Madison, including President Kim, thus the Chancellor and Alumni Team wanted to visit and discuss areas for continued and further collaboration between the two institutions given such a strong faculty connection in addition to over 30 years of partnerships. The meeting concluded with the exchange of gifts and photos.