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:20261018T041436 UID:226048@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Celebrate curiosity state wide - October 15-25th!. The 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival is once again taking 10 days to celebrate science\, art\, and technology all across the state! Visit our website\, wiscifest.org\, to browse hundreds of events i n over 55 counties throughout Wisconsin.\n\nCONTACT: 316-4390\, info@wisci fest.org\n\nURL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/find-an-event/ SUMMARY:Wisconsin Science Festival URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/find-an-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:225150@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Sponsored by the Center f or Communication and Civic Renewal (CCCR). Welcoming 18 scholars from arou nd the country\, including keynote speaker Lance Bennett of the University of Washington\, the conference will feature a number of innovative resear ch presentations about communication and democracy in the digital age. The conference also features several research presentations from the faculty and students from the CCCR and ends with a conversation with The New Repub lic's Perry Bacon.\n\nRegistration link is forthcoming.\n\nCONTACT: npkalm oe@wisc.edu LOCATION:235 Pyle Center SUMMARY:State of Emergency: Freedom and Democracy at the Crossroads END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:225375@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n October 12 – 18. Forty years of art degrees\, 123 artists\, and three galleries\, How We Got It T ogether represents the artistry in the lives individuals who earned gradua te degrees in the arts at the University of Wisconsin–Madison between 19 86 and 2026. This exhibition includes recent artworks (in whatever medium or genre) and posters that celebrate other forms of life work (books publi shed\, gardens planted\, children raised\, businesses owned\, jobs held\, etc.).\n\nCONTACT: 262-1660\, artfrontdesk@education.wisc.edu\n\nURL: http s://howwegotittogether.blog/ LOCATION:Gallery 7\, Mosse Humanities Building SUMMARY:How We Got It Together URL;VALUE=URI:https://howwegotittogether.blog/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:225386@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n October 12 – 18. Forty years of art degrees\, 110 artists and creatives\, and three galleries\, H ow We Got It Together represents the artistry in the lives individuals who earned graduate degrees in the arts at the University of Wisconsin–Madi son between 1986 and 2026. This exhibition includes recent artworks (in wh atever medium or genre) and posters that celebrate other forms of life wor k (books published\, gardens planted\, children raised\, businesses owned\ , jobs held\, etc.).\n\nCONTACT: 262-1660\, artfrontdesk@education.wisc.ed u\n\nURL: https://howwegotittogether.blog/ LOCATION:Art Lofts Gallery & Backspace Gallery\, Art Lofts SUMMARY:How We Got It Together URL;VALUE=URI:https://howwegotittogether.blog/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:226047@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Celebrate curiosity state wide - October 15-25th!. The 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival is once again taking 10 days to celebrate science\, art\, and technology all across the state! Visit our website\, wiscifest.org\, to browse hundreds of events i n over 55 counties throughout Wisconsin.\n\nCONTACT: 316-4390\, info@wisci fest.org\n\nURL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/find-an-event/ SUMMARY:Wisconsin Science Festival URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/find-an-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:225376@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n October 12 – 18. Forty years of art degrees\, 123 artists\, and three galleries\, How We Got It T ogether represents the artistry in the lives individuals who earned gradua te degrees in the arts at the University of Wisconsin–Madison between 19 86 and 2026. This exhibition includes recent artworks (in whatever medium or genre) and posters that celebrate other forms of life work (books publi shed\, gardens planted\, children raised\, businesses owned\, jobs held\, etc.).\n\nCONTACT: 262-1660\, artfrontdesk@education.wisc.edu\n\nURL: http s://howwegotittogether.blog/ LOCATION:Gallery 7\, Mosse Humanities Building SUMMARY:How We Got It Together URL;VALUE=URI:https://howwegotittogether.blog/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:225385@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n October 12 – 18. Forty years of art degrees\, 110 artists and creatives\, and three galleries\, H ow We Got It Together represents the artistry in the lives individuals who earned graduate degrees in the arts at the University of Wisconsin–Madi son between 1986 and 2026. This exhibition includes recent artworks (in wh atever medium or genre) and posters that celebrate other forms of life wor k (books published\, gardens planted\, children raised\, businesses owned\ , jobs held\, etc.).\n\nCONTACT: 262-1660\, artfrontdesk@education.wisc.ed u\n\nURL: https://howwegotittogether.blog/ LOCATION:Art Lofts Gallery & Backspace Gallery\, Art Lofts SUMMARY:How We Got It Together URL;VALUE=URI:https://howwegotittogether.blog/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:223483@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T160000 DESCRIPTION:Learn to make a stained glass suncatcher. This workshop will co ver transferring patterns\, cutting and grinding glass\, applying copper f oil\, and soldering. Choose from one of 8 designs\, or bring your own idea . NOTE: If bringing your own pattern\, time only allows for a pattern with 6 pieces and under 6x6 inches.\n\nCONTACT: wheelhouse@union.wisc.edu\n\nU RL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/stai ned-glass-suncatcher-12 LOCATION:Studio O\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Stained Glass Suncatcher URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/stained-glass-suncatcher-12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:226091@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T130000 DESCRIPTION:Guided tour of our current exhibitions. Meet us at the Chazen f or a participatory guided tour featuring our current exhibition\, Recollec tion: Exhibiting the Collection. Tours last up to 60 minutes and invite co nversation\, curiosity\, and close looking as you explore our diverse coll ection.\n\nRSVPs are encouraged but not required. Walk-ins will be welcome as capacity allows.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2246\, events@chazen.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-in-tour-recollection-exhibiting-the-col lection-tickets-2000660914652?aff=oddtdtcreator LOCATION:Chazen Museum of Art SUMMARY:Drop-In Tour: Recollection: Exhibiting the Collection URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-in-tour-recollection-exhibi ting-the-collection-tickets-2000660914652?aff=oddtdtcreator END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:226226@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T160000 DESCRIPTION:In this beginner-friendly class\, you’ll learn the fundamenta ls of block printing through hands-on practice! We’ll cover safe carving practices\, proper block preparation\, and essential printing techniques —giving you the skills and confidence to start printing independently.\n \nCONTACT: wheelhouse@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events -and-activities/event-calendar/event/block-printing-beginners LOCATION:Studio G\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Block Printing for Beginners URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/block-printing-beginners END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:223584@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T150000 DESCRIPTION:Zeitgeist Shorts | 16mm/35mm| 100 min.. Far more than most dist ributors\, Zeitgeist Films goes to bat for visionary cinema that do not fi t into the traditional two-hour theatrical runtime. The program includes F ood (Švankmajer\, 1992\, 17 min.)\, He Was Once (Mary Hestand\, 1989\, 16 min.)\, Street of Crocodiles (Quay\, 1986\, 21 min.)\, We’re Talking Vu lva (Tracy Traeger & Shawna Dempsey\, 1990\, 5 min.)\, and A Walk Through H (Greenaway\, 1978\, 41 min.).\n\nCONTACT: 262-3627\, ben.reiser@wisc.edu \n\nURL: https://cinema.wisc.edu/at-the-chazen-the-spirit-of-zeitgeist/ LOCATION:Chazen Museum of Art SUMMARY:UW Cinematheque - At the Chazen: The Spirit of Zeitgeist URL;VALUE=URI:https://cinema.wisc.edu/at-the-chazen-the-spirit-of-zeitgeist / END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:225727@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T150000 DESCRIPTION:University Theatre. The Compass is a groundbreaking\, live\, in teractive theatrical experience that places the audience at the center of a public trial. A young person has used a predictive app called “The Com pass” to make a life-altering decision. Now the audience must help deter mine what happened\, who is responsible\, and what justice requires.\n\nCO NTACT: 265-2787\, publicity@theatre.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://theatre.wisc. edu/ LOCATION:Mitchell\, Vilas Hall SUMMARY:The Compass URL;VALUE=URI:https://theatre.wisc.edu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:224374@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T210000 DESCRIPTION:Come play board games\, video games\, or VR games! Bring friend s along and check out games for the night\, or come alone to find a new ga ming group on the spot! Our hosts are also happy to sit down for a game or two. Every week\, we also have a new featured game! Our hosts are free to teach anyone this new game handpicked by our WUD Games committee. Remembe r to bring your Wiscard! This is required to check out games.\n\nCONTACT: games@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/ event-calendar/event/wud-games-game-nights-0 LOCATION:Prairie Fire\, Union South SUMMARY:WUD Games: Game Nights URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/wud-games-game-nights-0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:226049@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Celebrate curiosity state wide - October 15-25th!. The 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival is once again taking 10 days to celebrate science\, art\, and technology all across the state! Visit our website\, wiscifest.org\, to browse hundreds of events i n over 55 counties throughout Wisconsin.\n\nCONTACT: 316-4390\, info@wisci fest.org\n\nURL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/find-an-event/ SUMMARY:Wisconsin Science Festival URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/find-an-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:226891@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T120000 DESCRIPTION:Peace Corps Recruiting Office. Interested in finding more about serving abroad for 27 months as a Peace Corps Volunteer? Need help with y ou application materials? Stop by the Career Center in the Education Build ing to speak to the campus recruiter.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1121\, peacecorps@in ternational.wisc.edu LOCATION:181 Education Building SUMMARY:Peace Corps Advising in the Education Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:225805@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T171500 DESCRIPTION:Open Sesame: How Ginseng Established an American Presence in 17 80s Canton. This talk by PhD candidate Qiong Wu of William & Mary will hig hlight how early American merchants strategically leveraged their knowledg e network and resources to secure a prominent foothold in a fluid global m arket following American independence. Wu's presentation will be the seco nd webinar in the 'Teaching the World with WIRC" series\, which has the th eme "The World in 1776" and is aimed at K-14 educators and librarians inte rested in integrating global perspectives into their curriculum.\n\nCONTAC T: ldennis@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B7wDPWNKs/\n\n ONLINE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScy4WWDWQXOQKdZ3HryzFt5rr A_OLvU9-wuVixZ3Ckzz042Yw/viewform LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Teaching the World with WIRC Webinar Series URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1B7wDPWNKs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:224608@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T170000 DESCRIPTION:A Different Pond (Vietnam). The Children's International Story Hour is a time of sharing award-winning children's literature that celebra te the diversity of arts\, culture\, and language across the globe. Partic ipants will learn about global music and engage in hands-on crafts that st imulate their curiosity. Each week promises to be fun and enriching! \n\nD esigned for children ages 5-10\; free and open to all.\n\nCONTACT: outreac h@iris.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://wirc.international.wisc.edu/childrens-inte rnational-story-hour-cish/ LOCATION:Imagination Center Library\, 1814 Parkside Dr Madison\, WI 53704 SUMMARY:Children’s International Story Hour at Imagination Center Library URL;VALUE=URI:https://wirc.international.wisc.edu/childrens-international-s tory-hour-cish/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:222241@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T180000 DESCRIPTION:hosted by International Student Services (ISS). PEACE is a free \, informal\, non-credit English conversation and cultural exchange table hosted by staff members and student employees of International Student Ser vices (ISS).\n\nPEACE focuses on intercultural sharing and learning\, cult ural adjustment support\, and community-building through English conversat ion practice. It is open to the full UW-Madison international community: i nternational students\, scholars\, employees\, and their family members. U .S. American students are also welcome to join!\n\nCONTACT: issprograms@is s.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://iss.wisc.edu/get-involved/peace/ LOCATION:International Community Center (Suite 130)\, Pyle Center SUMMARY:PEACE (Practicing English and Cultural Exchange) URL;VALUE=URI:https://iss.wisc.edu/get-involved/peace/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:225641@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T183000 DESCRIPTION:UW-Madison students of all majors and interests are welcome to join the WUD Wellness Committee for our weekly meetings! No membership or dues required we only ask that you come with an open mind and a love for a ll things wellness. WUD Wellness - a student-lead committee - hosts many e vents such as Sober Tailgates & Game Watches\, Vision-Board Making\, Yoga\ , and more! \; Check TITU Board for exact room!  \;\n\nURL: https: //union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/wud-wellness-c ommittee-meeting-0 LOCATION:The Well - Room 233\, Union South SUMMARY:WUD Wellness Committee Meeting URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/wud-wellness-committee-meeting-0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T041436 UID:226227@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T183000 DESCRIPTION:UW-Madison students of all majors and perspectives are welcome to join WUD Society & Politics Committee for our weekly meetings! No membe rship or dues required we only ask that you come with an open mind. The WU D Society & Politics Committee supports diverse perspectives through weekl y committee meetings\, programing\, and events. Check TITU for exact room!  \;\n\nCONTACT: societyandpolitics@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://uni on.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/wud-society-politic s-committee-meeting-1 LOCATION:TITU\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:WUD Society & Politics Committee Meeting URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/wud-society-politics-committee-meeting-1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR