Russ Feingold: “I want to take this opportunity today to pay tribute to the life and work of University of Wisconsin emeritus professor…”

“I want to take this opportunity today to pay tribute to the life and work of University of Wisconsin emeritus professor, Kathryn Clarenbach. Mrs. Clarenbach was truly an American and a Wisconsin treasure. She passed away at her Madison home on March 4 after a long struggle with emphysema. She was 73. To the fight for women's equality she was a pioneer, an architect, a leader, and an inspiration to thousands. To me, Kathryn was a colleague, a friend, and a role model. She was born in Sparta, the small-town county seat of Monroe County, WI. She attended the University of Wisconsin, graduated with honors and received her Ph.D from the University of Wisconsin in 1946. A teacher of political science and government affairs, she inspired students at Olivet College in Michigan, Purdue University, Edgewood College in Madison, and the University of Wisconsin. Her academic career focused on the role of women in government and society. She was particularly interested in the difficulties faced by women when reentering the workplace after raising children. This interest led to her development of innovative continuing education programs for women through the University of Wisconsin--Extension.”