BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:224323@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n August 24 – September 1 2. Reception: Tuesday\, September 8\, 6-8pm. Elise Boucher Ostraff’s art work is centered on finding the sacred in daily repetition and life at hom e. She grew up in Utah and received a BFA in studio art with an emphasis i n painting from Brigham Young University. She is working toward an MFA at UW–Madison.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1660\, artfrontdesk@education.wisc.edu\n\nUR L: https://art.wisc.edu/2026/08/24/p-a-u-s-e-an-exhibition-by-elise-bouche r-ostraff/ LOCATION:School of Education Gallery\, Education Building SUMMARY:P A U S E . An Exhibition by Elise Boucher Ostraff URL;VALUE=URI:https://art.wisc.edu/2026/08/24/p-a-u-s-e-an-exhibition-by-el ise-boucher-ostraff/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:222962@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Exhibition at Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery. Featuring a range of medical illustrations using a variety of techniques\, spanning centuries. Works by artists Kati e Stanley\, H. Adam Steinberg\, and Kaitlin Walsh\; retinal drawings from Dr. Alice R. McPherson's collection held by UW Archives\; and historical i mages from Ebling Library Collections. Gallery hours 9am to 5pm weekdays.\ n\nCONTACT: 239-3243\, gmstirr@wisc.edu LOCATION:9th floor Vision Gallery\, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Resear ch SUMMARY:Inside Out -- Art of Medical Illustration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:223005@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Make Friends. Explore Mad ison. Find Community.. Badger Volunteers Elevate is a semester-long progra m (11-week commitment) that pairs teams of students with community organiz ations to volunteer 1 to 4 hours each week at the same organization. The p rogram is designed to foster meaningful and consistent connections between community partners and students over the course of an entire semester. Ba dger Volunteers Elevate is open and free to all UW-Madison students.\n\nCO NTACT: lara.miller@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://morgridge.wisc.edu/get-connect ed-students/badger-volunteers/ SUMMARY:Badger Volunteers Elevate URL;VALUE=URI:https://morgridge.wisc.edu/get-connected-students/badger-volu nteers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:222983@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T100000 DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Yoga! Take your yoga practice out of the studio and join Outdoor UW for a yoga class full of fresh air and views of Lake Mend ota. Whether you are new to yoga or have years of practice\, this class is a great opportunity to relax and start your semester off strong! Know Bef ore You Go: \; Register Here Outdoor UW and RecWell Terrace Yoga 2026 Walk-ins are also welcome! Wear comfortable clothing. Please bring your o wn mat to Terrace Yoga. Bathrooms and showers are available at Outdoor UW in Memorial Union. \;\n\nCONTACT: 262-1630\, OutdoorUW@union.wisc.edu\ n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/ yoga-terrace-0 LOCATION:The Terrace (See Event Details)\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Yoga on the Terrace URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/yoga-terrace-0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:222984@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T230000 DESCRIPTION:Kick off the school year during Terrace Takeover where you can be part of Madison's largest group paint event\, Paintacular. There will a lso be free outdoor activities\, including Open Mic\, dining deals and a W UD Film welcome showing of \; SCREAM at sunset. \; The Event Line up* 9:00 - 10:00 am Yoga on the Terrace 11 am - 2 pm Open Mic Meet Wiscon sin Hoofers  \;student members and engage in free outdoor activities M eet Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) student members Meet Outdoor UW members Real Cost of a Fake ID game Dining Deals & Giveaways (11 AM-2 PM):  \; Free Klement's Brat $1 hot dogs\, $1 chips\, $1 sodas **This givea way is for UW-Madison students only. Students must present a valid Wiscard to receive dining deals and giveaways. 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Paintacular  \;with Wheelhouse Studios 9 pm Wisconsin Welcome Movie: SCREAM (1996) *Ev ents\, Dining Deals and schedule are subject to change.\n\nCONTACT: 262-16 30\, president@hoofers.org\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activ ities/event-calendar/event/terrace-takeover-2026 LOCATION:The Terrace (See Event Details)\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Terrace Takeover 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/terrace-takeover-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:223850@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T150000 DESCRIPTION:New first-year and transfer students in the College of Letters & Science: stop by to pick up your red Letters & Science t-shirt to wear t o orientation events and New Student Convocation on Tuesday\, September 1. For new L&S students advised by L&S Academic Advising Services (AAS)\, Ce nter for Academic Excellence (CAE)\, L&S Honors Program\, and Cross-Colleg e Advising Service (CCAS).\n\nCONTACT: 262-3912\, saa@ls.wisc.edu LOCATION:Outside\, Allen Centennial Garden SUMMARY:L&S New Student Red Shirt Giveaway END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:222337@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T110000 DESCRIPTION:Learn@UW Online Training - Fall 2026. UDOIT & TidyUP are powerf ul tools\, delivered by Cidi Labs\, that help instructors and course desig ners quickly and conveniently address several common accessibility concern s that arise in Canvas courses. This one-hour session introduces several s trategies for mitigating those obstacles\, and demonstrates how to impleme nt them\, with plenty of time for Q&A.\n\nCONTACT: learnUWsupport@wisc.edu \n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/99893156244?pwd=IUEbVb5UOfC1RBOKOj EzlpvmDYLCED.1 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Improving Course Accessibility with UDOIT & TidyUP END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:222878@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T113000 DESCRIPTION:\n\nCONTACT: lisa.jong@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://explore.wisc.ed u/FA26TAevents LOCATION:B2550 Morgridge Hall SUMMARY:Being a TA in the U.S. Classroom: Starting the Semester Strong URL;VALUE=URI:https://explore.wisc.edu/FA26TAevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:222335@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T113000 DESCRIPTION:Learn@UW Online Training - Fall 2026. DesignPLUS is a powerful platform allowing Canvas instructors and course designers the ability to q uickly apply consistent formatted themes across the Canvas content. Header s\, banners\, buttons\, tables\, link\, and more\, are just a mouse click away. This 30-minute session will walk through the basics.\n\nCONTACT: lea rnUWsupport@wisc.edu\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/99893156244?pw d=IUEbVb5UOfC1RBOKOjEzlpvmDYLCED.1 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Fundamentals of DesignPLUS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:222331@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T133000 DESCRIPTION:Learn@UW Online Training - Fall 2026. This 30-minute session pr ovides an overview of best practices and sound pedagogy when engaging Zoom in your Canvas course.\n\nCONTACT: learnUWsupport@wisc.edu\n\nONLINE: htt ps://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/99893156244?pwd=IUEbVb5UOfC1RBOKOjEzlpvmDYLCED.1 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Using Zoom in Canvas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:222333@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T140000 DESCRIPTION:Learn@UW Online Training - Fall 2026. Top Hat is the University of Wisconsin-Madison's enterprise student response system. It provides a powerful and convenient way for instructors to interact with students in r eal time. (Imagine asking your students a poll-type question\, in the midd le of your lecture\, and broadcasting the summation of responses up on you r projection.)\n\nThis 30-minute session is a great place to start to lear n the fundamentals of this great tool.\n\nCONTACT: learnuwsupport@wisc.edu \n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/99893156244?pwd=IUEbVb5UOfC1RBOKOj EzlpvmDYLCED.1 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Top Hat Fundamentals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:223853@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T180000 DESCRIPTION:New first-year and transfer students in the College of Letters & Science: stop by to pick up your red Letters & Science t-shirt to wear t o orientation events and New Student Convocation on Tuesday\, September 1. For new L&S students advised by L&S Academic Advising Services (AAS)\, Ce nter for Academic Excellence (CAE)\, L&S Honors Program\, and Cross-Colleg e Advising Service (CCAS).\n\nCONTACT: 262-3912\, saa@ls.wisc.edu LOCATION:Outside\, Gordon Dining and Event Center SUMMARY:L&S New Student Red Shirt Giveaway END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:223235@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T143000 DESCRIPTION:Take a tour of Steenbock Library with a Science & Engineering L ibrarian.. Explore spaces for every study style\, from reservable study ro oms and group study areas to quieter spaces up on the 4th floor. Along the way\, get a first look at the newly renovated first floor\, check out the famous cookbook collection\, and learn about library services that will h elp you succeed from your first semester until graduation.\n\nTours begin at the front desk near the 2nd floor (street level) entrance of Steenbock Library at 2 PM and 3 PM. Each tour will last approximately 30 minutes.\n\ nCONTACT: 262-8166\, eabekele@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.library.wisc.ed u/steenbock/2026/08/07/2026-tour-steenbock-library/ LOCATION:Steenbock Library SUMMARY:Tour Steenbock Library URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.library.wisc.edu/steenbock/2026/08/07/2026-tour-s teenbock-library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:222317@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T150000 DESCRIPTION:Learn@UW Online Training - Fall 2026. This 60-minute session lo oks at several time-saving Canvas features and strategies that are often o verlooked. These tips and tricks range from strictly technical (how the so ftware works) to pedagogical (how to best use the software for a more effe ctive educational experience). You do not need to be a Canvas expert to be nefit from this session\, but a general comfort with Canvas would be appro priate.\n\nCONTACT: learnUWsupport@wisc.edu\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.z oom.us/j/99893156244?pwd=IUEbVb5UOfC1RBOKOjEzlpvmDYLCED.1 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Canvas - Things You Might Have Missed\, Part 1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:222334@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T163000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for free art-making at the outdoor dining and entertain ment destination the Memorial Union Terrace! We provide the canvas\, the p aints and some instruction—you create the art! Participation is on a fir st-come\, first-served basis while supplies last. This is a popular event\ , so stop by as soon as possible\, make yourself at home at a Terrace tabl e\, and enjoy painting. \; This is a quintessential Madison experience at one of Wisconsin's top visitor destinations! While here\, enjoy our on -site restaurants\, including house-made pizza at Strada\, world-class hou se-made BBQ at the BBQ Stand\, our signature stacked burger at der Rathske ller and locally-made ice cream at the Daily Scoop! There's something for everyone! \;\n\nCONTACT: wheelhouse@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://uni on.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/free-group-painting -paintacular-1 LOCATION:The Terrace (See Event Details)\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Free Group Painting: Paintacular URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/free-group-painting-paintacular-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:222023@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T163000 DESCRIPTION:Welcome UW-Madison Students! Kick off the school year with FREE art activities\, snacks\, and exploration at the Chazen Museum of Art.. S wing by for tote bag decorating\, art-themed games and puzzles\, a scaveng er hunt through the galleries\, tasty snacks\, and a chance to win fun pri zes including a Chazen Café gift card. This free event is made possible b y the Jeannette K. Goldenson Student Program series and is a great way to get to know your campus art museum. We can’t wait to see you there! Acti vities and giveaways are available while supplies last.\n\nCONTACT: 263-22 46\, hphart@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-b ash-tickets-1991069225652?aff=TOev060426 LOCATION:Chazen Museum of Art SUMMARY:Back to School Bash at the Chazen URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-bash-tickets-1991 069225652?aff=TOev060426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:223238@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T153000 DESCRIPTION:Take a tour of Steenbock Library with a Science & Engineering L ibrarian.. Explore spaces for every study style\, from reservable study ro oms and group study areas to quieter spaces up on the 4th floor. Along the way\, get a first look at the newly renovated first floor\, check out the famous cookbook collection\, and learn about library services that will h elp you succeed from your first semester until graduation.\n\nTours begin at the front desk near the 2nd floor (street level) entrance of Steenbock Library at 2 PM and 3 PM. Each tour will last approximately 30 minutes.\n\ nCONTACT: 262-8166\, eabekele@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.library.wisc.ed u/steenbock/2026/08/07/2026-tour-steenbock-library/ LOCATION:Steenbock Library SUMMARY:Tour Steenbock Library URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.library.wisc.edu/steenbock/2026/08/07/2026-tour-s teenbock-library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:223845@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T180000 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Sports Game Night at WSUM! We'll be having a s ports team meeting\, so you can get an insider look at what the sports tea m does\, then stick around to play sports themed games!\n\nCONTACT: sports @wsum.wisc.edu LOCATION:4100 (4th floor)\, 333 East Campus Mall SUMMARY:Sports Game Night at WSUM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:222516@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T190000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter Grace Wilkinson. This is a free\, virtual talk hosted on August 31\, 2026 at 6:00 PM by Milwaukee Public Library. Please use th is link to register for the talk: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../S4fb7 uuaS3y6EljqTCaacQ...\nSevere algal blooms threaten both ecosystem and huma n health. With climate change and other disturbances intensifying\, it’s reasonable to assume that algal blooms are getting worse. I’ll discuss the surprising trends in algal blooms from lakes around the Midwest and wh at’s driving that change—bot\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad. wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1cKXLKxsZ7/\n\nONLINE: htt ps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xB4LKusPSfmbGAatkEH_9w?_x_zm_rtai d=8mH4PR2aS_i2v8Pz4TrEbQ.1783962794658.195eef08b4efb10950b74ee496282aab&_x _zm_rhtaid=333#/registration LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:"Are Algal Blooms Getting Worse?": Virtual Badger Talk URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1cKXLKxsZ7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T092703 UID:224395@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T200000 DESCRIPTION:\n\nURL: https://uwbadgers.com/sports/mens-soccer/schedule LOCATION:McClimon Sports Complex SUMMARY:Men's Soccer: UW vs. Marquette URL;VALUE=URI:https://uwbadgers.com/sports/mens-soccer/schedule END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR