TEMPO Madison upcoming events

The LaFollette School of Public Affairs: The Exciting World of Public Policy Affairs and the LaFollette School (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

The LaFollette School of Public Affairs:
The Exciting World of Public Policy Affairs and the LaFollette School

Speaker: Susan Webb Yackee, Professor of Public Policy,
Director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs,
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tuesday, October 13 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | The Madison Club

Join Susan Yackee, Director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison, for an engaging discussion about the vital role public policy plays in shaping our communities, state, and nation. Learn how the La Follette School is preparing the next generation of leaders through nonpartisan, evidence-based education, innovative research, and a commitment to civil dialogue across political differences.

The presentation will highlight the school’s remarkable growth, plans for UW-Madison’s first undergraduate major in public policy, and recent initiatives designed to foster constructive conversations on some of today’s most pressing public issues. Gain insight into how public policy affects everyday life and how the Wisconsin Idea continues to guide the school’s work in service to the public good.

About Our Speaker: Susan Webb Yackee is Director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs and a Collins-Bascom Professor of Public Affairs at UW-Madison. Her research and teaching focus on the U.S. public policymaking process, public management, regulation, health policy, and interest group politics. She has published extensively in leading journals, including the American Political Science Review, Journal of Politics, Public Administration Review, Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, British Journal of Political Science, and Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. Her scholarship has earned numerous honors, including the 2019 Herbert A. Simon Career Contribution Mid-Career Award from the Midwest Public Administration Caucus, the UW-Madison Kellett Mid-Career Award, and the 2017 Beryl Radin Award for the best article published in the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory.

Yackee is an elected member of the National Academy of Public Administration and was appointed in 2023 as a public member of the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS). She has served in leadership roles across the field, including as an elected Board member of the Public Management Research Association and as a member of the editorial boards of several leading public administration journals. Most recently, she completed a $500,000 Innovations in Regulatory Sciences Award from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund to study regulatory policymaking at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Earlier in her career, she was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholar in Health Policy Research at the University of Michigan, a Smith Richardson Domestic Policy Fellow, and a Harry S. Truman Scholar. Before entering academia, she worked as a legislative research assistant in the U.S. Senate.

Luncheon Choices:

Short rib, mushroom + chevre risotto, crispy mushrooms, cognac – peppercorn sauce
Romesco charred veg, broccoli, bok choy, carrot, and turmeric risotto, honey – paprika glaze, chili crisp

Registration: Retirees $38.00 and Guests: $40

Online Registration closes on Wednesday, October 7

Sip, Savor, Connect (October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of connection, community, and great company at Madison's newest gathering space - the Madison

WHERE: Madison Public Market | 202 N. First Street

WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM

We'll start with a guided tour of this vibrant new destination, celebrating local entrepreneurs, artisans, and makers from across our community. Then we'll settle in for wine and tapas crafted by Market merchant Cervato, while you connect with fellow TEMPO Madison members over good food and better conversation.

Guests are welcome!

Registration: $30 per person

Spots are limited, Register Early!

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

No agenda, no expectations. Just a chance to casually enjoy the company of incredible women, most of whom (but not all) are or have been Tempo members at one time. Current Tempo membership is not required.

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.

Culvers: The Next Chapter (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Culvers: The Next Chapter

A Members Only Luncheon

Speaker: Julie Fussner, CEO, Culver Franchising System, LLC

Tuesday, November 10 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | The Madison Club

More about the program coming soon.

About Our Speaker: Julie Fussner stepped into the role as the fifth CEO in the company’s history, and the first woman to hold the position. She joined Culver’s as vice president of marketing in 2017 and immediately elevated the brand’s connection to its guests across the country. Her successful translation of differentiated insights into strategic marketing initiatives led to her appointment as Culver’s first chief marketing officer.

Luncheon Choices:

Grilled Breast, mascarpone herb whipped potato, roasted butternut squash and pumpkin, whole grain – chicken demi
Butternut ravioli, brown butter roasted pumpkin, crispy brussels sprouts, maple – sage cream sauce, toasted walnuts

Registration: Retirees $38.00

Online Registration closes on Wednesday, November 4

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (December 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (January 04, 2027)

Mon, 04 Jan 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (February 01, 2027)

Mon, 01 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (March 01, 2027)

Mon, 01 Mar 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (April 05, 2027)

Mon, 05 Apr 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (May 03, 2027)

Mon, 03 May 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (June 07, 2027)

Mon, 07 Jun 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.