Recent Sightings Recent sightings: An Evening of Celebration

Soprano Emily Fink and the University Symphony Orchestra perform during “An Evening of Celebration to Benefit Artists of Future” at Overture Hall in downtown Madison, on Sept. 15. The event showcased University of Wisconsin–Madison student artists and honored former UW–Madison Chancellor John Wiley and his spouse, Georgia Wiley. John Wiley stepped down as chancellor Sept. 1, 2008, after serving in the position since 2001.

Outgoing Chancellor John Wiley invites incoming Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin to join in announcing two anonymous donor gifts totaling $20 million — designated to support the East Campus Gateway and development of a new performance hall — during “An Evening of Celebration to Benefit Artists of Future” at Overture.

More than 200 performers gather on stage and take a bow at the end of “An Evening of Celebration to Benefit Artists of Future” at Overture Hall.