Richie Burke, founder of the GoGedders podcast will interview John Burke, President of Trek Bicycle. (Yes, they are related!)  They will talk about the Trek story and navigating a global company through the pandemic. 

Wisconsin Policy Forum Research Director Jason Stein will discuss Falling Behind?,  the recent report on the financial and programmatic challenges facing public universities and colleges in the state. The presentation will highlight trends that show Wisconsin’s public higher education system is failing to keep pace with regional and national counterparts in key financial and performance metrics.

Georgetown’s John Thompson was one of the most important—and private—coaches in sports history. But before he died, the legendary coach trusted ESPN writer Jesse Washington to co-write his (excellent) autobiography:   I Came as a Shadow.  Richie Burke, founder of GoGedder podcast, will interview Jesse who will take us inside this towering life story.  

Georgetown’s John Thompson was one of the most important—and private—coaches in sports history. But before he died, the legendary coach trusted ESPN writer Jesse Washington to co-write his (excellent) autobiography:   I Came as a Shadow.  Richie Burke, founder of GoGedders podcast, will interview Jesse who will take us inside this towering life story.

Dr. Christine Pharr, President of Mount Mary University, Dr. Daniel Johnson, President of Wisconsin Lutheran College and Dr. John Walz, President of Milwaukee School of Engineering will share stories of the impact that private schools have on the Milwaukee economy, the community and the students they serve.

Mark Murphy will offer reflections on the 2020-21 season and look ahead to the 2021-22.