Molly Dubin named a ‘Joy Generator’
Molly Dubin won a “Joy Generator” award from the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee.
Each year, WF Presents partners name honorees. This year, Susan Lubar and Marianne Lubar named Dubin. She is chief curator at Jewish Museum Milwaukee and has been with the museum for more than a decade. According to her nomination:
- She has helped the institution gain national recognition for its award-winning and cutting-edge exhibitions exploring society through the lens of Jewish culture.
- Molly is a scholar, storyteller, and community builder, weaving Jewish history and identity into experiences that touch the heart and spark curiosity.
- Her forthcoming exhibition, 48 Jews (opening March 2026) will explore modern Jewish identity in the Diaspora through images of Jewish cultural icons that celebrate contributions and challenge assumptions.
Other nominees, honored Nov. 13 at “WF Presents: The Science of Happiness,” were Jane Appleby Fox, named by Quarles, and Ann Granitz, named by BMO.
Madison launching civil dialogue curriculum
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs will launch Wisconsin’s first undergraduate major in public policy in fall 2026, with a curriculum centered on civil dialogue and working across differences.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in public policy will learn policy analysis, strategic communication, and evidence-based decision-making, while gaining skills to foster constructive conversations in a polarized society. A foundational course, “Public Affairs 230: Advancing Public Policy in a Divided America,” debuted in spring 2025 to teach students how to engage in civil discourse and civic engagement.
School leaders say the program reflects growing demand for public policy education and aims to prepare graduates for careers in government, nonprofits, advocacy, and business. The initiative also aligns with UW–Madison’s Wisconsin Exchange, which promotes dialogue on pressing issues.
Assistance for students who are blind
JBI Library has awarded more than $180,000 in scholarships to 18 legally blind Jewish students in the United States and Israel through its 2025 Nathan L. and Suzanne K. Wolfson Merit Award. The program, which honors academic excellence and Jewish commitment, marked its largest cohort yet.
Individual awards ranged from about $7,000 to $14,000, and many are renewable. Since its founding in 2018, the Wolfson Merit Award program has distributed nearly $500,000 in scholarships.
Applications for the 2026 scholarships will open in early December. Students who are legally blind and demonstrate strong academic achievement and Jewish engagement are encouraged to apply. For details or to sign up for notifications, visit jbilibrary.org/about-us/wolfson.
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