Water@UW-Madison
media release: Celebrating 10 Years: Reflecting on the Past, Looking Toward the Future
Water@UW-Madison is excited to announce its 2024 Spring Symposium, taking place on Monday, May 6 at Union South in Madison.
As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we want to reflect on the incredible work accomplished in our water community. We invite you to join us for an afternoon of talks showcasing diverse and impactful water research (2-5pm), followed by a networking mixer and opening reception for the Flow Art & Science Project (5-7pm). Enjoy appetizers, a cash bar, and ample time to connect with colleagues and forge new collaborations.
The symposium will be held in-person.
Join us as we celebrate 10 years of impactful water research at UW-Madison and explore the future of water together!
Our Keynote Speaker will be: William “Nąąwącekǧize” Quackenbush.
- Ho-Chunk Nation Preservation Representative
- Ho-Chunk Deer Clan Tribal Member
- Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
- Cultural Resources Division Manager
In 1998, William began a career in the Ho-Chunk Nation Heritage Preservation Department as a Land Specialist focusing on Realty, Land into Trust Applications and Cultural & Natural Resource Management. In 2004, the Cultural Resources Division requested for William to be transferred to their Division to become the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) for the Ho-Chunk Nation, who was at that time creating their HCN THPO program to address tribal preservation needs. William has served as the HCN’s THPO from 2006 to present. In 2006, William became the HCN Heritage Preservation Department – Cultural Resources Division Manager.