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:20261008T104727 UID:223811@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Access the Graduate Progr ams Virtual Open House website from October 1 - 31\, 2026.\n\nHear from en rollment coaches and other staff to gain insight into the application proc ess\, and discover the array of services and resources available to gradua te students at UW–Madison.\n\nCONTACT: 400-7459\, coach@pdc.wisc.edu\n\n URL: https://uwmadison.tfaforms.net/5183725\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.t faforms.net/5183725 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Graduate Programs Virtual Open House URL;VALUE=URI:https://uwmadison.tfaforms.net/5183725 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:225919@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Hosted by The Parent & Fa mily Program. Family Weekend is a chance for your families to visit campus and experience UW–Madison. Join us for three days of tours\, special ev ents\, and Badger fun. Make memories together and pick from a variety of e vents throughout the weekend.\n\nCONTACT: 262-3977\, parent@uwmad.wisc.edu \n\nURL: https://parent.wisc.edu/events/family-weekend/ SUMMARY:Family Weekend URL;VALUE=URI:https://parent.wisc.edu/events/family-weekend/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:226607@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T170000 DESCRIPTION:Exhibition at Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery. Artwor ks by Bruce Bodden\, Jen Day\, Rebecca Dodson\, Aletha Jones\, Rick Ross\, Alyssa Shimek\, James Widder\, and Ray Zovar employ color in imaginative ways to draw attention\, elicit emotion\, and convey meaning. Join us at t he McPherson Eye Research Institute's vision gallery to experience the tra nsformative effects of color!\n\nCONTACT: 239-3243\, gmstirr@wisc.edu LOCATION:9th floor Vision Gallery\, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Resear ch SUMMARY:COLOR POWER END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:224343@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T113000 DESCRIPTION:Using AI Critically & Creatively. Join us at our Fall Retreat\, where we bring instructors\, TAs\, and those who support instruction to c onnect and learn together. Invited panelists will share examples of using AI to help students express their ideas\, develop problem-solving skills\, and hone their critical thinking while centering the human side of AI. To gether\, we will consider important questions such as: When is AI an enhan cement to expression\, creativity\, and idea generation? How can we build students' AI literacy?\n\nCONTACT: dan.pell@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://teach ingacademy.wisc.edu/fall-and-winter-retreats/ LOCATION:DeLuca Forum\, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery\, 330 North Orch ard Street SUMMARY:Teaching Academy Fall Retreat URL;VALUE=URI:https://teachingacademy.wisc.edu/fall-and-winter-retreats/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:224732@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T103000 DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for small business owners\, managers\, and professionals who have experimented with AI tools and basic prompting \, and who are ready to integrate AI more strategically into their operati ons. You’ll leave with practical experience in customization\, tools for bridging AI and human expertise\, and clear next steps for bringing AI in to your own business with confidence.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc .edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/ai102/ LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC AI-Enhanced Entrepreneurship: A 102-Level Guide to AI Applicat ions in Business URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/ai102/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:225593@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T173000 DESCRIPTION:Professor Kemal H. Karpat and his Legacy: Professor Hakan Kirim li (Bilkent University). This conference is about the study of the Ottoman Empire and modern and contemporary Turkey from across the humanities and social sciences. It especially focuses on the state of the field of Ottoma n and Turkish Studies\, broadly construed\, including emerging approaches\ , perspectives\, methodologies\, and directions for future scholarship.\n\ nCONTACT: 263-1800\, balgamis@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://karpatcenter.wisc.e du/news-events/karpat-center-events/ LOCATION:225 Pyle Center SUMMARY:Ottoman and Turkish Studies Association (OTSA) Conference October 9 -11\, 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:https://karpatcenter.wisc.edu/news-events/karpat-center-event s/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:223517@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T120000 DESCRIPTION:This clinic teaches the skills needed to indoor lead climb and lead belay at Mt. Mendota. Participants must be Top Rope Belay certified a t Mt. Mendota and able to comfortably climb at least a 5.9. For accommodat ions\, contact accommodations@recwell.wisc.edu at least two weeks before t he event. We will attempt to fulfill requests made after this date but ca nnot guarantee they will be met.\n\nCONTACT: mo.kappes@wisc.edu\n\nURL: ht tps://recwell.wisc.edu/locations/climbing/ LOCATION:Mt. Mendota\, 3rd Floor\, Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center SUMMARY:Lead Climbing Clinics URL;VALUE=URI:https://recwell.wisc.edu/locations/climbing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:224236@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T100000 DESCRIPTION:Join us Fridays from 9:15am to 10am for an open discussion with Didier Contis\, UW–‍Madison’s vice provost for information technolo gy and chief information officer.\n\nCONTACT: communications@doit.wisc.edu \n\nURL: https://it.wisc.edu/news/virtual-office-hours-with-uw-madison-cio /\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/96232767475?pwd=VkcxeHZBUE5Kc3BSQ mNzcTUrRTJFdz09 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis URL;VALUE=URI:https://it.wisc.edu/news/virtual-office-hours-with-uw-madison -cio/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:223670@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T120000 DESCRIPTION:So you’re familiar with R\, but want to do more with your plo ts than the base graphics package. This code-along workshop will show you how to use the ggplot2 package in R. After this session\, you will be able to create a variety of plot types\, alter their aesthetics\, and create c ustom themes.\n\nPrerequisite: working knowledge of R\, RStudio\, and the dplyr package is helpful.\n\nRegister: go.wisc.edu/f7n0ww\n\nCONTACT: heat her.shimon@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.library.wisc.edu/steenbock/2026/08 /18/learn-how-to-analyze-data-using-python-and-or-r-programming-languages/ LOCATION:Online\, connection information will be sent in advance SUMMARY:R Programming 3: Data Visualization for Research Projects (online) URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.library.wisc.edu/steenbock/2026/08/18/learn-how-t o-analyze-data-using-python-and-or-r-programming-languages/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:226203@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T160000 DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate National Coming Out Day with us!! Stop by Librar y Mall for coffee and donuts! Sign the door and get your picture taken! Th en\, swing by the GSCC for polaroid decorating\, pride flags\, and button making! All food and crafts available while supplies last!\n\nFriday\, Oct ober 9th\n10:00am-4:00pm\nLibrary Mall & Gender & Sexuality Campus Center (Red Gym #137)\n\nEmail lgbtq@studentaffairs.wisc.edu with questions and/o r accommodations.\n\nCONTACT: 265-3344\, lgbtq@studentaffairs.wisc.edu SUMMARY:National Coming Out Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:226326@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T160000 DESCRIPTION:This exhibition brings together the sculptures of Christina A. West and the photogravures of David Lynch in a dialogue that explores the figure as a site of psychological tension\, desire\, and uncanny transform ation. While Lynch’s dreamlike images\, published by Tandem Press in 202 1\, center and render surreal the female form\, West’s clay sculptures o f the male nude play with Classical art historical conventions\, introduci ng a wry humor into considerations of embodiment and the act of looking.\n \nCONTACT: 263-3437\, info@tandempress.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://tandempres s.wisc.edu/exhibitions/in-tandem-david-lynch-christina-a-west/ LOCATION:Tandem Press\, 1743 Commercial Ave\, Madison\, WI 53704 SUMMARY:In Tandem: David Lynch & Christina A. West URL;VALUE=URI:https://tandempress.wisc.edu/exhibitions/in-tandem-david-lync h-christina-a-west/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:222439@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T140000 DESCRIPTION:\n\nCONTACT: brittany.howell@wisc.edu LOCATION:7th floor\, 333 East Campus Mall SUMMARY:Depression and Anxiety Screening END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:224415@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T113000 DESCRIPTION:\n\nURL: https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-cross-country/sche dule LOCATION:Zimmer XC Course\, 9002 Country Road PD\, Verona\, Wis. SUMMARY:Men's and Women's Cross Country: Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational URL;VALUE=URI:https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-cross-country/schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:226304@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T123000 DESCRIPTION:Ivan L. Preston Research Colloquium with Aswin Punathambekar. T his talk examines right-wing cultural production in India with a focus on the platformization of political devotion: an intimate loop of appeal\, du ty\, and algorithmic verification involving citizens embarking on civic-sp iritual duties and demonstrating participation via social media platforms. \n\nFeatured speaker: Aswin Punathambekar\, Professor of Communication\, Annenberg School for Communication\,\nUniversity of Pennsylvania\; Directo r\, Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication\n\nCONTACT: jwang 289@wisc.edu LOCATION:Nafziger Conference Room (5055)\, Vilas Hall SUMMARY:Sonic Authoritarianism: Influencers and their Nationalist Listeners END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:226494@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T120000 DESCRIPTION:Stop by our Peer Support Drop-In Hours for a supportive\, judge ment-free space! Explore the Student Mental Health Hub\, ask a question ab out campus resources\, learn more about Badger Supports’ events\, or pic k up a free sticker or Resource Referral card!\n\nCONTACT: 414-758-5306\, directors@badgersupports.org\n\nURL: https://www.badgersupports.org/join/p eer-support-groups LOCATION:Student Mental Health Hub\, Student Activity Center (Rm. 3203)\, 3 33 East Campus Mall SUMMARY:Peer Support Drop-In Hours w/ Badger Supports URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.badgersupports.org/join/peer-support-groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:222005@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T120000 DESCRIPTION:Virtual Info Session. Worried that studying abroad will break y our budget? Attend our upcoming Funding Study Abroad Info Session to learn about: \n\n• The cost of studying abroad \n• Financial Aid and Schol arships\n• Creative funding strategies and savings\n• And MORE\n\nOffe red in collaboration with the Office of Student Financial Aid\n\nCONTACT: 265-6329\, peeradvisor@studyabroad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://studyabroad.wi sc.edu/funding/\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d rEjNq39SiWm75iJd21SQw LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Funding Study Abroad URL;VALUE=URI:https://studyabroad.wisc.edu/funding/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:224701@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T131500 DESCRIPTION:Running a small business demands constant resilience—managing finances\, leading others\, making high-stakes decisions\, staying creati ve\, and showing up day after day. But no entrepreneur can do their best w ork when they’re emotionally exhausted\, physically depleted\, financial ly stressed\, or constantly operating in survival mode. When personal well -being erodes\, business performance follows.This five-session program is designed to help business owners reduce stress and build sustainable resil ience\n\nCONTACT: 263-2221\, sbdc@wsb.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://sbdc.wisc.e du/grow-your-leaders/entrepreneurs-wellness-framework/#WellnessReg LOCATION:Online SUMMARY:SBDC Built to Last: The Entrepreneur's Wellness Framework URL;VALUE=URI:https://sbdc.wisc.edu/grow-your-leaders/entrepreneurs-wellnes s-framework/#WellnessReg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:226703@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T143000 DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of working on the pottery wheel from how to pr epare your clay and begin with the wheel to glazing and decorating process es. Clay users in this class will learn how to make forms such as cylinder s\, mugs\, and bowls. Participants will have out of class time to practice and grow in their techniques. \n\nEnrollment includes 12.5 lbs. of clay\ , a basic tool kit\, and free use of the studios during the class as well as two weeks after the class ends. Additional clay and tool sets are avail able for purchase at Wheelhouse Studios.\n\nCONTACT: wheelhouse@union.wisc .edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/intro-wheel-pottery-80 LOCATION:Studio Y\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Intro to Wheel Pottery URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/intro-wheel-pottery-80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:226217@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T133000 DESCRIPTION:A presentation by Prof. Ben Sobel\, an Assistant Professor of L aw at UW Law School. AI&U hosts a monthly Friday reading group where UW fa culty and graduate students can present their research and engage in discu ssion about topics relating to artificial intelligence and humanistic inqu iry. The October presenter will be Prof. Ben Sobel\, an Assistant Professo r of Law at UW Law School.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1135\, jwmorris2@wisc.edu\n\nUR L: https://aiuncertainty.wisc.edu/2026/10/01/october-frid-ai-reading-group -ben-sobel/ LOCATION:313 University Club SUMMARY:Frid-ai Reading Group: A Typology of Typos: Detecting Hallucinated Legal Citations Is Harder Than You Think URL;VALUE=URI:https://aiuncertainty.wisc.edu/2026/10/01/october-frid-ai-rea ding-group-ben-sobel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T104727 UID:223257@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T140000 DESCRIPTION:The Office of Student Financial Aid is hosting FAFSA Frenzy eve nts in-person to assist students in completing the Free Application for Fe deral Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as answering any questions regarding fin ancial aid. We will be providing lunch.\n\nCONTACT: 262-3060\, finaid@fina id.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://financialaid.wisc.edu/frenzy/ LOCATION:CAE Office- B47\, Bascom Hall SUMMARY:FAFSA Frenzy URL;VALUE=URI:https://financialaid.wisc.edu/frenzy/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR