WSB’s Global Toast: Celebrate 125 years on 12/5!
Friday, December 5 All day
Celebrate the Wisconsin School of Business’ 125th anniversary with a spirited toast in your corner of the world!
Join fellow alumni on December 5 for WSB’s Global Toast, a special event that unites Business Badgers across industries and cities in celebration of the school’s enduring legacy and boundless impact. By attending one of our toasts, you’ll build community, strengthen your ties to WSB, and cheers to 125 years of innovation and excellence with fellow Business Badgers.
Don’t miss this fun and unique opportunity to connect with local alumni while raising a glass to your alma mater’s inspirational past and bold future.
RSVP today for a toast near you!
No matter where you are in the world, we encourage you to raise a glass in celebration of WSB’s 125th anniversary. Tune into an Instagram live stream of Madison’s toast at 6 p.m. CST to hear Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy, WSB’s Albert O. Nicholas Dean, toast to the school’s proud Legacy in Motion.
This free event is open to all WSB alumni and friends.
2025 Toast Locations
Some locations have yet to be announced. Stay tuned for details on an event in your area.
All toasts take place on December 5 (unless otherwise noted) and are listed in local time.
Madison, WI
Time: 5–7 p.m.
University of Wisconsin – Pyle Center, Alumni Lounge
702 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53706
Our Madison toast is a focal point for the day’s celebrations, and offers chances to mingle with WSB staff, faculty, leadership, and local board members.
Atlanta, GA
Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
The Landing at Scout Living
639 Glen Iris Drive, Level 2
Atlanta, GA 30308
Hosted by Alexandra Kirk (MBA ’17) and Zena Stephens Joy (MBA ’17)
Bangkok, Thailand
December 2
Time: 6-8 p.m.
The Great Room Gaysorn Tower
Level 26 & 25, 127 Ratchadamri Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Hosted by Nent Sathavornmanee (BBA ’02, MS ’07)
Beijing, China
Time: 7–9 p.m.
Beijing Solana Qmex Bar & Grill
北京市朝阳区麦子店街道蓝色港湾库迈墨西哥餐吧
Hosted by James Zhang (BBA ’16, MAcc ’17)
Chicago, IL
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Chicago Fair Trade Holiday Pop Up
2717 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614
Hosted by Katie Lorenz (BBA ’12) and Cassie Warton (BBA ’19)
Delhi, India
Time: 8–10 p.m.
India Habitat Centre
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Hosted by Kaustubh Prasad (BS ’03)
Dubai, UAE
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Tonda Pizza
Index Tower, DIFC, Retail 210 – Dubai
Hosted by Vijay Gandhi (BBA ’98)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Slackers Bar and Grille
995 Marina Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Hosted by Joe Lukas (BBA ’95)
Germany
Time: 6 p.m.
Champions Bar – Marriott Hotel Frankfurt
Hamburger Allee 2
Frankfurt am Main, Germany 60486
Hosted by Rome Rauter (BBA ’20) and Thomas Leiser (BS ’70)
Hanoi, Vietnam
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Turtle Lake Brewing Company
106 Quang Khanh Street, Tay Ho
Hosted by Adam Sitkoff (BA ’92)
London, England
December 2
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Hereford Arms
127 Gloucester Rd
South Kensington, London SW7 4TE
Hosted by Rebecca A. Clements (BBA ’97) and Elissa von Broembsen-Kluever (BBA ’04)
Melbourne, Australia
December 6
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Beachcomber Café
10-18 Jacka Blvd
St Kilda, Victoria 3182
Hosted by Liz Dawes (BBA ’85) and Scott Dawes (BS ’84)
Mexico City
Time: 7–9 p.m.
Maison Artemesia
Tonalá 23 Roma Nte. Cuauhtémoc
06700 Ciudad de México, 55 9036 3778
Hosted by Sachin Tuli (BBA ’98, MS ’00), director of international business and global partnerships at the Wisconsin School of Business
Milwaukee, WI
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Leff’s Lucky Town
7208 W State St
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Hosted by Kevin Gannon (BBA ’01) and Nate Radue (BA ’09, MBA ’19)
Minneapolis, MN
Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Rabbit Hole
411 N Washington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Hosted by Luke Anderson (BS ’98) and Tim Bratland (BBA ’89)
Nashville, TN
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Culinary Dropout
4020 Aspen Grove Dr, Suite 101
Franklin, TN 37067
Hosted by Amy Fensch (BBA ’95)
New York, NY
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Dorrian’s Red Hand
1616 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10028
Hosted by Chetan Peddada (BBA ’08) and Robin Du (BBA ’21, MS ’22)
Orange County
Time: 5–6:30 p.m.
Original Pizza Sports Bar
3100 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Hosted by Kim Cass (BA ’76)
Portland, OR
Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
The Old Gold
2105 N Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97217
Hosted by Kelly Johnson (BBA ’15)
Prague, Czech Republic
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Brasserie Maximilian
Haštalská 752/14, Prague 1
Hosted by Rob Kozich (BA ’96)
Seattle, WA
Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Buckley’s in Belltown
2331 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
Hosted by Nick Kubsch (BBA ’15, MAcc ’16)
Seoul, South Korea
Time: 7:30–9:30 p.m.
서울 브루어리 성수 (Seoul Brewery)
서울특별시 성동구 연무장길 28-12 (성수동2가)
Hosted by Sky Kim (BA ’10), Jihae Choi (BBA ’24), and the Wisconsin Alumni Association
Shanghai, China
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
帕雷餐厅运动酒吧 (Parlay)
康定路385号，陕康里103 Kanding Road 385 Shankang Li Blk 18 103
Hosted by Neville Ning-YU Lam (BBA ’97)
Singapore
Time: 6–8 p.m.
SOS Bar Restaurant
6 Marina Blvd
#01-18/19 The Sail at Marina Bay
Singapore 018985
Hosted by Tim Yeo (BS ’10, MS ’11)
Wilmington, DE
Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
DE.CO Food Hall
111 W 10th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hosted by Brandon Shields (MBA ’17)
Interested in hosting a future toast?
Email kyadro@wisc.edu if you’re interested in hosting in your city next year.