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The Secret Life of Bears with Rae Wynn-Grant
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022 | 7:30pm | Capitol Theater
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RAE WYNN-GRANT
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant is a large carnivore ecologist with an expertise in using statistical modeling to investigate how humans influence carnivore behavior and ecology. In particular, she is currently studying the drivers of human-carnivore conflict and the influence of human activity on connectivity of suitable carnivore habitat. Her current field system encompasses part of The Great Plains in northeastern Montana where she is studying potential corridors to facilitate grizzly bear conservation. Her previous research questions surrounded the ecological drivers of human-carnivore conflict with black bears in the Western Great Basin, African lions in rural Kenya and Tanzania as well as grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. A native Californian, Dr. Wynn-Grant attributes her interest in wildlife and conservation to the television shows she watched as a child. She was introduced to the field of conservation biology as an undergraduate and is unapologetic about her passion for studying charismatic megafauna. Dr. Wynn-Grant serves on the Board of Governors for the Society for Conservation Biology and as a Special Director for The Explorer’s Club, where she largely aids the organizations in their equity, inclusion and diversity strategies. Dr. Wynn-Grant received her B.S. in Environmental Studies from Emory University, her M.S. in Environmental Studies from Yale University and her Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from Columbia University. She completed a Conservation Science Research and Teaching Postdoctoral fellowship with the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History. Her doctoral and postdoctoral research focused on the ecological and social drivers of carnivore behavioral patterns in human-modified landscapes. She is currently a Fellow with National Geographic Society working on carnivore conservation. She maintains a Visiting Scientist position at the American Museum of Natural History and adjunct faculty positions at Columbia University and Johns Hopkins University.
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SUPPORT FOR OVERTURE We gratefully acknowledge the following contributors to Overture Center for the Arts.
PUBLIC SUPPORT An annual commitment from the City of Madison helps support Overture Center. Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, the Madison Common Council and City of Madison residents deserve our gratitude for their generous support.
LOCAL LEGENDS AND CORPORATE CHAMPIONS The Local Legends and Corporate Champions program honors individuals and organizations who lead by example in their support of the arts and community engagement. We want to acknowledge those who wish to create a legacy through a transformative gift of $100,000 or more to Overture and our community. 2021-22 Deirdre Garton J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
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SUPPORT FOR OVERTURE Drs. Carol Diamond & Howard Rowley Tina & Joseph Ruskey Albert & Ruth Schams Thomas & Judy Scheidegger Dr. Margaret Schwarze Richard & Christine Schwarze Linda K. Scott Jay & Katie Sekelsky Lynda Sharpe Ana Silva Mark Simmons Susan Skinner Pam Smestad Greg & Bobbi Smith Sharon Smith Thomas Smith & Jennifer Younger Amanda Soelle Michael Cain & Anita Sprenger Tom Steppe & Ms. Ann Meyer Joe & Phyllis Stertz Sue & David Stone John Stott John Surdyk Peter & Ruth Taylor Heather Tiller Gregg & Janice Tipple Deanne Traxler Ellen Twing Fred Urben Stephen Vander Sluis Steven & Kristine Vaughn Michael Verveer Steve & Betsy Wallman Wedding Family Chad Weick & Greg Chesmore Debra Weitzel David L. White Marybeth Wilk & Katherine Brophy Kathryn Wilson Kenneth & Lynn Winter Ellen Wuennenberg Ms. Judy K. Ziewacz Mary Zins
Anna Biermeier & Roger Hanson Lisa Binkley Dr. James H. Black Tom & Paula Blankenheim Terry Bloom Sandra Bloomfield Randall Blumenstein & Marci Gittleman Gloria Borchert Freya & Jeff Bowen John Braden Patricia Brady & Robert Smith Dr. Valeri J. Briski Bill & Lynne Buckingham Amy & Cenon Buencamino Peggy & Christopher Bugg Mr. Larry Bullen Charles & Joanne Bunge Kelly Busch Katie & Tom Bush Debra Byars Melinda Caldwell Linda Carpenter Mrs. Stephanie S. Carpenter Doc & Karen Casey Connie Chapman Amy & Andrew Cigan Sara Cochrane Marshall & Arlene Colburn Mark & Ellen Cook Ms. Christine Cox Tim Culver Lisa Cvengros & Nancy Nichols Al Dassow William Davis David & Diane Deci Maria Del Rio Shelzi & Michelle Schry Shelley Denure & Mark Ristey Paul D. DiMusto David Dohler Alison Dorner Vicki Drenning Susanne & Randall Dunham Diana Durant Chris Eckerman $250 - $499 Shelby Ellison Mary Elvekrog Anonymous (11) Tim & Vikki Enright Rick Abegglen Rod & Ruth Erickson Chris & Ellen Acker Joe & Lori Ernst Cecile A. Aday Rita M. Esch Michael Anger Dan & Deb Esposito Barbara J. Arnold Linda Fariss David A. Babler Ms. Patricia A. Fenner Rachael Bailine Amy Flesch & Sean Bium Donald & Christina Barley Carol Flint Paul & Susan Barrett Ariel Ford Paul Barth Pixi & Bob Foulks Thomas F. Baxter Eric Frailing Christine Beatty & Fred Kauffeld Shari & Gregory Gasper Lawrence Bechler Tim Geier William F. Bedker & Jennifer Wnuk Rick Genin Sellers Bell Heather Gerhart Susan Benjamin Thomas & Joanne Gobel Ms. Jane O. Bennett Mary T. Grace Kelly & Darren Berg Robert Grigg Mr. William Bethke Kirsten Grinde Glen Bever OVERTURE.ORG | The Secret Life of Bears 48
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SUPPORT FOR OVERTURE Drs. Carol Diamond & Howard Rowley Tina & Joseph Ruskey Albert & Ruth Schams Thomas & Judy Scheidegger Dr. Margaret Schwarze Richard & Christine Schwarze Linda K. Scott Jay & Katie Sekelsky Lynda Sharpe Ana Silva Mark Simmons Susan Skinner Pam Smestad Greg & Bobbi Smith Sharon Smith Thomas Smith & Jennifer Younger Amanda Soelle Michael Cain & Anita Sprenger Tom Steppe & Ms. Ann Meyer Joe & Phyllis Stertz Sue & David Stone John Stott John Surdyk Peter & Ruth Taylor Heather Tiller Gregg & Janice Tipple Deanne Traxler Ellen Twing Fred Urben Stephen Vander Sluis Steven & Kristine Vaughn Michael Verveer Steve & Betsy Wallman Wedding Family Chad Weick & Greg Chesmore Debra Weitzel David L. White Marybeth Wilk & Katherine Brophy Kathryn Wilson Kenneth & Lynn Winter Ellen Wuennenberg Ms. Judy K. Ziewacz Mary Zins $250 - $499 Anonymous (11) Rick Abegglen Chris & Ellen Acker Cecile A. Aday Michael Anger Barbara J. Arnold David A. Babler Rachael Bailine Donald & Christina Barley Paul & Susan Barrett Paul Barth Thomas F. Baxter Christine Beatty & Fred Kauffeld Lawrence Bechler William F. Bedker & Jennifer Wnuk Sellers Bell Susan Benjamin Ms. Jane O. Bennett Kelly & Darren Berg Mr. William Bethke Glen Bever 4
Anna Biermeier & Roger Hanson Randall Grobe & Pamela Murphy Lisa Binkley Brian Groskopf Dr. James H. Black Nancy & Peter Gunder Tom & Paula Blankenheim Elena Gutierrez Terry Bloom Paul Hagen Sandra Bloomfield Richard Hagensick Randall Blumenstein & Marci Gittleman Shawn Hall Gloria Borchert Judy Ham Freya & Jeff Bowen Robert Haman John Braden Beth Hamelink Patricia Brady & Robert Smith Mrs. Christine Hampton Dr. Valeri J. Briski Susan Hansen Bill & Lynne Buckingham Linda Hanson Amy & Cenon Buencamino David Hassemer & Sandra Guthrie Peggy & Christopher Bugg Cindy & Don Hertrampf Mr. Larry Bullen Ellen & Kevin Hess Charles & Joanne Bunge Ed Holmes Kelly Busch Barbara Hundt Katie & Tom Bush Anna Hutchison Debra Byars Jeff & Linda Huttenburg Melinda Caldwell Benny & Jenny Iskandar Linda Carpenter Ralph & Marie Jackson Mrs. Stephanie S. Carpenter Sondra Jackson Doc & Karen Casey Dr. Paul & Lynne Jacobsen Connie Chapman Monica Jaehnig Amy & Andrew Cigan Steven Jellinek Sara Cochrane Vince Jenkins & Stefanie Moritz Marshall & Arlene Colburn Darin Johnson Mark & Ellen Cook Marilyn Johnson Ms. Christine Cox Lee & Rosemary Jones Tim Culver Sam Josvai Lisa Cvengros & Nancy Nichols Sarah Karlen Al Dassow Jerry & Nancy Kaufman William Davis Cheryl L. Kendrick David & Diane Deci Mike Kenig Maria Del Rio Shelzi & Michelle Schry Kim & Lawrence Kieck Shelley Denure & Mark Ristey Daniel King Paul D. DiMusto Rochelle Klaskin David Dohler Larry & Mary Kleinsteiber Alison Dorner Laura Kline Vicki Drenning Robert & Gloria Knipschild Susanne & Randall Dunham Michael Knoedler & Kathleen Warpinski Diana Durant Doug Knudson Chris Eckerman Lori Koffarnus Shelby Ellison Ms. Jane L. Kopp Mary Elvekrog Ken & Elaine Kosier Tim & Vikki Enright Catherine Krier Rod & Ruth Erickson Megan Krueger Joe & Lori Ernst Sylvia & Lawrence Kruger Rita M. Esch Dan Kruse Dan & Deb Esposito Michael & Sharon Kuhn Linda Fariss Michael & Debra Kutchin Ms. Patricia A. Fenner Joanne Kutter Amy Flesch & Sean Bium Keith Lang & Mary Ellen Havel-Lang Carol Flint Ms. Courtney Lanz Ariel Ford Beverly Larson Pixi & Bob Foulks Roger Lautz Eric Frailing Charles Leadholm & Jeanne Parus Shari & Gregory Gasper Robert & Jeffrie Leahy Tim Geier Craig & Kathleen Levenick Rick Genin Victor & Judy Levine Heather Gerhart Thomas & Margie Lindow Thomas & Joanne Gobel Marsha Lindsay Mary T. Grace Richard Linton Robert Grigg Efrat Livny & Ken Baun Kirsten Grinde Barbara Loftsgordon OVERTURE.ORG | The Secret Life of Bears 9
SUPPORT FOR OVERTURE Dale Loomis Anne Lucke Mary Manering & Dennis Tande Bruce & Ruth Marion Delia Markham Charles Martin & Kathryn Schubert Kimberly Mast Chelsea R. McCord Jennifer McCreadie Marcia & Mark McDermid James McNeil Angela Mehrman Steven Meyers Irene Middlemas Ms. Rosalie Migas Paul & Sherry Minkus Richard & JoAnn Morgan Tess Mulrooney & Paul Eastwood Matthew K. Nelson Kathie J. Nichols Tracy Niesen Breunig Ms. Heather Norton Daniel O’Brien Mary O’Connor Mrs. Samantha O’Connor David Olson Kathleen Olson Scott Paler Amy Pauli Therese & Mark Payne Jon Pernsteiner Lori Pernsteiner Robert Pesselman & Gerri DiMaggio-Pesselman Jeffery & Megan Pierce Amy Plumb Karen Pollack Ken & Sharon Poniewaz Linda & Paul Post Terence & Jean Prahl Barbara Prindiville Thomas & Linda Redding Heather Reeder Gary & Linda Rehfeldt Catherine Richard Georgia & Scott Roeming Pamela Rolfs Richard Roper Elaine R. Rosenblatt Judy Saeman Salar Saleh Renee Moe Salus & Jason Salus Mark Samuelson Wilton Sanders & Ms. Sue Milch Taemie & Michael Saucerman Jeffrey & Gail Schauer Peter Schierloh Dale & Madeline Schoeller David & JoAnn Schoengold
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Jim & Susan Zerwick Dave & Sandy Zweifel Douglas & Karen Zweizig The Anderson Legacy Circle The Anderson Legacy Circle recognizes and celebrates those generous supporters who are leaving a gift to Overture through their will, retirement plans or other giving arrangements. Anonymous (2) Thomas J. Basting Sr. & Sally C. Basting Richard Christofferson David & Wendy Coe Betty Harris Custer Mike and Lee Ann Dillis Dan Dooge and Pam Walgren Robert N. Doornek Rabbi Irvin and Vivian Ehrlich Robert E. Forbess Roberta Gassman and Lester Pines Larry Kneeland Joyce Knutson Jim Matras Tim and Joy Neuville Reynold Peterson Ginny Janssen and Bill Scheuerell Jeanne* and Joe Silverberg Ron and Christine Sorkness Paul and Joyce Stein Vance and Jody Tang Jane Taves Roger and Kristi Williams Kathleen E. Woit, Ph.D. Bill Zorr
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