Behind the doors at Madison College: Students, Spaces, Leadership and Community (May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Behind the doors at Madison College: Students, Spaces, Leadership and Community

Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Berne, President, Madison College

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Madison Club, Madison

This presentation will introduce the audience to what they likely don’t know about Madison College: Its programs, its commitments, and its essential role in the community. Woven through will be my own learning about female-centric leadership, especially focused on how female leaders can support and encourage those coming up in their professions.

Finally, Dr. Berne hope to engage the audience members in a unified understanding of how our collective action in support of woman and families can make a significant difference in disrupting generational poverty and creating the possibility for social mobility in our communities.

About our Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Berne serves as the ninth President of Madison College, a role she began in July of 2025. Dr. Berne has held tenured faculty teaching and research positions at 2 and 4 year institutions in both Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Colleges of Education. Her research centers on the ways in which teachers’ own literacy experiences effect their work with students, and these insights have underpinned the ideas contained in her 5 books on literacy education.

After leaving the classroom, she worked as a senior administrator at community colleges in 4 different states. She is an Aspen Presidential Fellow and holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University, an MA from Northeastern University and an MBA and BA from the University of Michigan.

Luncheon Choice:

Seared Chicken Breast, Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Red Pepper, Herb ancient grains, Pea Shoot Pesto
Tomato Risotto (V): Braised Pearl Onion, Roasted Garlic Purée, Cornmeal Fried Tomato, Micro Truffle Salad

Registration:

$38.00 Retiree
$40.00 Guests

Online registration closes on Wednesday, May 6 at 5:00 pm

TEMPO Madison 2026 Annual Membership Luncheon (June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

2026 Annual Meeting
Tuesday, June 9 | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | The Madison Club

10:30 - 11:15 am Speed Networking

Ready to grow your network in just 60 minutes?

Join us on Tuesday, June 9 from 10:30–11:30 am for TEMPO Madison Speed Networking — an energizing, fast-paced event designed to help you make real connections with fellow members. You'll rotate through multiple one-on-one conversations, each lasting 3–4 minutes. It's a great way to meet more people in one morning than you might in months. Whether you're new to TEMPO or a longtime member, this is your chance to:

Expand your professional circle
Share what you do
Discover new opportunities within our community

Spots are limited — sign up today and come ready to connect!

Annual Business Meeting Agenda

11:15 am Networking

11:45 pm Lunch served

12:05 pm Welcome by President Jennifer Winding

Acknowledgments and Recognition
20 Year Members & GEM Sponsors
Salute to the 2025-26 TEMPO Madison Board of Directors

12:10 pm Introduction & Recognition of the 2026 BVR & TEMPO Madison Foundation Scholarship Winners:

12:25 pm Annual Business Meeting called to order–President Susan Thomson

Approval of 2025 Annual Meeting Minutes
Financial Summary-Treasurer Patti Epstein
TEMPO Madison Committee Chairs
Approval of 2026-27 Proposed Board Slate of Directors

12:50 pm Closing Remarks by 2026 -27 TEMPO Madison President-elect DeAnne Boegli

1:00 pm Adjourn Luncheon

Luncheon Choices:

Salmon Poké (GF): Cucumber, Shredded Carrot, Sugar Snap Peas, Avocado, Arugula, Sushi Rice, Smoked Tamari-Sesame Emulsion

Chili-Garlic Marinated Tofu Poké (GF): Cucumber, Shredded Carrot, Sugar Snap Peas, Avocado, Arugula, Sushi Rice, Smoked Tamari-Sesame Emulsion

TEMPO Madison upcoming events

Behind the doors at Madison College: Students, Spaces, Leadership and Community (May 12, 2026)

TEMPO Madison 2026 Annual Membership Luncheon (June 09, 2026)