Overview
The Division of University Relations is responsible for oversight of the Office of Government Relations, Office of Economic & Employer Engagement, the Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE), and the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy & Service (WIPPS).
Leadership
Christopher Patton
Interim Vice President for University Relations
Contact
1756 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 263-2571
chris.patton@wisconsin.edu
Staff
Jeff Buhrandt
Internal Consultant
1756 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 262-1312
jeff.buhrandt@wisconsin.edu
Sasanehsaeh Jennings
Tribal Liaison
UW-Superior
801 N. 28th St.
Superior, WI 54880
Telephone: (608) 262-5563
sasanehsaeh.jennings@wisconsin.edu
Julie Jonuzi
Executive Assistant
1752 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 263-2571
julie.jonuzi@wisconsin.edu
Brenda Joyce
Administrative Assistant III
1700 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 263-5512
brenda.joyce@wisconsin.edu
Idella Kangas
Director for Economic and Employer Engagement
432 North Lake St.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 263-3315
idella.kangas@wisconsin.edu
Departments
Office of Business & Entrepreneurship
Helps entrepreneurs, businesses, and economic development professionals throughout the state to achieve their goals by offering technical assistance and leveraging data.
Office of Economic & Employer Engagement
Advances the Universities of Wisconsin's mission through business and economic-related stakeholder engagement.
Office of Government Relations
Interacts with state and federal government legislators, agency and other government officials, third party advocates, and key stakeholders to keep them apprised of the UW System and Board of Regents’ legislative policy and funding priorities.
Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy & Service
Enhances the civic life of communities in Wisconsin by developing future leaders, educating, and engaging citizens and addressing community needs.