Editor’s note: According to information released Friday by the office of State Rep. Scott Johnson, R-Jefferson, the investiture of University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin was held Friday. According to information on the UW system website, Mnookin was named chancellor at UW-Madison in August of 2022. An investiture ceremony was held Friday morning, with a reception and celebratory dinner held the previous night. Also in 2022, then-UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson stepped down, delivering his “farewell remarks” to the Board of Regents in February. He began his tenure as UW System Interim President in July of 2020. After participating in scheduled celebratory events held Thursday, Johnson’s office released the following statement.
Rep. Scott Johnson of the 33rd Assembly District thanked former Gov. Tommy Thompson for his service to the university and congratulated the University of Wisconsin-Madison on the investiture of its new chancellor, Jennifer L. Mnookin.
In a statement made available to the media, Johnson said: “I believe it is right to begin saying how much I and this state are grateful to Gov. Thompson for once again stepping up to the plate when service was needed. His willingness to guide such an important institution through challenging times once again proves his devotion to service. Now, as a member of the Committee on Colleges and Universities, I sincerely congratulate the university on its selection and full investiture of its newest chancellor, Jennifer Mnookin.
“Thursday evening I had the pleasure to join fellow Assembly and Senate colleagues to dine with Ms. Mnookin and many other members of higher education. It was wonderful to hear stories and perspectives from so many of her friends and colleagues. Which is why I can confidently say that I believe our beloved university has a bright future ahead.”
According to information released by Johnson’s office, “in her remarks the previous evening, Chancellor Mnookin said she believes there is more that binds us than divides us.”
As quoted in the release, Johnson said: “My colleagues and I are committed to preserving higher education through common sense that entails spending within our means. We will most certainly disagree on items of discussion, but with such a positive outlook coming from the new chancellor, I greatly look forward to beginning this working relationship.
“Chancellor Mnookin is a mother, devoted wife, loving daughter, and passionate about learning. I am confident she will protect and serve our young people who walk this university’s halls day and night. On Wisconsin!”
According to the release, Johnson is a 1978 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics. His official Wisconsin State Legislature website in here: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/legislators/assembly/2620.
The 33rd Assembly District includes the communities, in part or full, of Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Milton, Helenville, Hebron, Sullivan, Oakland and Palmyra. A portion of the city of Whitewater, which resides in Jefferson County, also is included.
Rep. Scott Johnson
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