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:20260310T191449 UID:218244@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T180000 DESCRIPTION:The Morgridge Institute for Research will partner with the Univ ersity of Wisconsin–Madison to host our latest Fearless Science Forum\, The Art of Seeing More\, an exploration of the creative connections betwee n science and art. Panelists include Morgridge Investigator Randy Bartels\ , Letters and Science Dean Eric Wilcots\, and Professor and artist Meg Mit chell.\n\nCONTACT: 630-750-3777\, rsikes@morgridge.org\n\nURL: https://mor gridge.org/event/fearless-science-forum-the-art-of-seeing-more/?src=uweven ts\n\nONLINE: https://morgridge.org/event/fearless-science-forum-the-art-o f-seeing-more/?src=uwevents LOCATION:Chazen Museum of Art (Also offered online) SUMMARY:Fearless Science Forum: The Art of Seeing More URL;VALUE=URI:https://morgridge.org/event/fearless-science-forum-the-art-of -seeing-more/?src=uwevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:218145@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T143000 DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jared Beck — Science in a changing world: Emerging lesson s and a vision for research at the UW-Madison Arboretum. The Department of Forest &\; Wildlife Ecology weekly seminar series will be held on Wedn esdays from 1:30 – 2:30\, in room 216 Russell Labs (see full schedule in link). Seminars are free and open to the public – all are welcome! This seminar will be presented by Dr. Jared Beck from the UW-Madison Arboretum \, who will be presenting: "Science in a changing world: Emerging lessons and a vision for research at the UW-Madison Arboretum".\n\nURL: https://fo restandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/fweseminars/ LOCATION:216 Russell Laboratories SUMMARY:Forestry and Wildlife Ecology Seminar URL;VALUE=URI:https://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/fweseminars/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:217165@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T163000 DESCRIPTION:Software Installations with Conda and Containers + Co-Working. Join CHTC facilitators at the Bioinformatics Café!\n\nThis session is foc used on one of the most common pain points in computational biology: repro ducible\, portable software environments. We’ll cover practical strategi es for installing bioinformatics tools using Conda/containers and when con tainers (Apptainer/Singularity) are the better choice for running workflow s on shared computing resources like CHTC and the OSPool.\n\nURL: https:// go.wisc.edu/bioinfo-cafe LOCATION:3610 Morgridge Hall SUMMARY:Bioinformatics Café @ CHTC URL;VALUE=URI:https://go.wisc.edu/bioinfo-cafe END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:217756@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T170000 DESCRIPTION:Publishing your scientific research article can seem like a dau nting task. Let expert librarians help you with the process.\n\nThis works hop will answer common questions about preparing for submission and naviga ting peer review so your manuscript can shine. We will share resources tha t you can use while writing and submitting your manuscript. Bring your que stions!\n\nThis workshop will not be recorded.\n\nRegister: https://go.wis c.edu/96183a\n\nCONTACT: 262-8166\, eabekele@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www. library.wisc.edu/steenbock/2026/01/12/publish-without-perishing-workshop-s eries-2/\n\nONLINE: https://go.wisc.edu/96183a LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Publish without Perishing: Getting Accepted (Online) URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.library.wisc.edu/steenbock/2026/01/12/publish-wit hout-perishing-workshop-series-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:211428@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T100000 DESCRIPTION:"Rhesus macaque iPSCs for in vitro modeling of frontotemporal d ementia" &\; "Gut bacterial metabolite imidazole propionate exacerbates Alzheimer's disease" Julia Colwell/Vaibhav Vemuganti - UW Dept of Patholo gy CMP Students. \n\nCONTACT: ekammerud@wisc.edu LOCATION:1345 Health Sciences Learning Center SUMMARY:Pathology Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:217989@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T163000 DESCRIPTION:Clay Fuqua -- Indiana University | Host -- David Hershey. The D epartment of Bacteriology Distinguished Lectures in Microbiology are suppo rted in part by the J.B. Wilson Fund\, the Perry Wilson Fund\, the Dennis and Alicemay Watson Lectureship Fund\, and the E.B. Fred Memorial Fund.\n\ nThe Department of Bacteriology values and prioritizes increasing diversit y\, of both visible and invisible forms\, in our invited speakers for the Distinguished Lectures in Bacteriology seminar series and departmental sym posia.\n\nCONTACT: 890-1158\, kastraus@wisc.edu LOCATION:Ebling Symposium Center\, Microbial Sciences SUMMARY:Control and production of a pin-point bacterial adhesive by the mod el pathogen Agrobacterium tumefaciens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:215897@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T190000 DESCRIPTION:Transform Your Research into Real-World Impact. Are you ready t o bring your research to life and make a real-world impact? \n\nJoin the T ech Entrepreneurship Office (TEO)'s six-week virtual workshop\, and take t he first step toward achieving your entrepreneurial goals. \n\nParticipant s can earn a micro-grant and become eligible for larger programs\, includi ng the NSF National I-Corps™ Program ($50k award) and I-Corps Boost.\n\n Applications must be received by midnight (CT) on Feb 06\, 2026.\n\n6 virt ual workshops will run from February 19th-March 26th.\n\nCONTACT: 982-1380 \, falrabiah@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://teo.wisc.edu/event/free-virtual-work shop-2026-uw-madison-nsf-i-corps-spring-cohort/ SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: 2026 UW-Madison NSF I-Corps™ Spring Cohort URL;VALUE=URI:https://teo.wisc.edu/event/free-virtual-workshop-2026-uw-madi son-nsf-i-corps-spring-cohort/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:219661@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T080000 DESCRIPTION:Aaron Nagiel\, MD\, PhD\, Children's Hospital Los Angeles\, "Ne w Frontiers in Retinal Gene Therapy\;" John Mitchell\, MD\, Marshfield Cli nic\, "Vertical Diplopia Made Easy". Ophthalmic lectures for clinical prof essionals. To join us on Zoom\, please click the "Online" hyperlink. Facul ty\, trainees\, and guest speakers present and discuss various topics to i mprove competency and knowledge of eye disease. This weekly event\, conduc ted year-round\, provides continuing medical education credits for ophthal mologists and continuing education credits for optometrists.\n\nCONTACT: d apillath@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/95896072184?pwd=F8ij BP6bsrjdWba3rbmYy4z8vRSURF.1\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/958960 72184?pwd=F8ijBP6bsrjdWba3rbmYy4z8vRSURF.1 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - Virtual URL;VALUE=URI:https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/95896072184?pwd=F8ijBP6bsrjdWba3r bmYy4z8vRSURF.1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:218695@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T113000 DESCRIPTION:Ecological Restoration Work Party. Learn about the natural worl d\, meet new people or visit with old friends\, get fresh air and exercise . Activities may include removing invasive plants\, building brush piles\, maintaining trails\, or more. Tools\, gloves\, training provided. Long pa nts and closed-toe shoes required. Work is performed off-trail on uneven g round and requires bending and lifting. Groups and youth must contact the Volunteer Coordinator prior to the event. Canceled in case of inclement we ather.\n\nCONTACT: 220-5560\, bryn.scriver@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://lakesh orepreserve.wisc.edu/volunteer/ LOCATION:Meet at Frautschi Point parking lot\, 2662 Lake Mendota Drive\, Ma dison\, 53705 SUMMARY:Lakeshore Nature Preserve Volunteer Opportunity URL;VALUE=URI:https://lakeshorepreserve.wisc.edu/volunteer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:216689@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000 DESCRIPTION:Cycle for Sight is the McPherson Eye Research Institute's annua l fundraiser\, raising money to research blinding diseases at UW's dedicat ed vision research institute. You can participate with a team or as an ind ividual. Our kickoff event is at the Princeton Club West on March 14th\, o r you can exercise at a time and place of your own choosing through April 30th. 2026 is the 15th year for this high-energy community fundraiser\, de dicated to eliminating blinding diseases in our lifetimes.\n\nCONTACT: 320 -9347\, chaim@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://give.wiscmedicine.org/cycleforsight 2026 LOCATION:Princeton Club\, 8080 Watts Rd SUMMARY:Cycle for Sight 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:https://give.wiscmedicine.org/cycleforsight2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:217979@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T153000 DESCRIPTION:Arboretum. This program is a fun\, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. Na ture walk: 1:30–2:30 p.m.\, activities: 2:30–3:30 p.m. Adults must att end. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks can celed for unsafe conditions. Free\, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7888\, info@arboretum.wisc.edu\n\nURL: htt ps://arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/events/ LOCATION:Meet at Visitor Center\, UW–Madison Arboretum SUMMARY:Family Nature Program: Welcoming Spring URL;VALUE=URI:https://arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/events/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:214893@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T141500 DESCRIPTION:Jon Eckhardt. \n\nCONTACT: media@wid.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://w id.wisc.edu/all-events/wid-seminar-series/\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zo om.us/j/98293855424 LOCATION:Orchard View Room 3280\, Discovery Building (Also offered online) SUMMARY:WID Seminar Series: URL;VALUE=URI:https://wid.wisc.edu/all-events/wid-seminar-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:218756@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T190000 DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get started with undergrad research. Are you inter ested in doing research as an undergrad\, but aren’t sure how?\n\nGet st arted on your research journey with help from WISCIENCE Research Peer Lead ers! These students are fellow undergrads who’ve been doing research for at least a year—and they have plenty of advice and experiences to share .\n\nWe’ll cover:\n• The benefits of doing research as an undergrad\n • How to find research experiences at UW–Madison\n• How to choose th e right mentor for you\n• Resources to help you navigate the process\n\n CONTACT: connect@wiscience.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://wiscience.wisc.edu/eve nt/find-a-mentor-workshop-3-17-26/ LOCATION:10 Agricultural Hall SUMMARY:Find a Research Mentor Workshop URL;VALUE=URI:https://wiscience.wisc.edu/event/find-a-mentor-workshop-3-17- 26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:218196@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T143000 DESCRIPTION:Dr. David Brundage — From Pixels to Pathogens: A Multimodal D eep Learning Pipeline for Wildlife Health. The Department of Forest &\; Wildlife Ecology weekly seminar series will be held on Wednesdays from 1: 30 – 2:30\, in room 216 Russell Labs (see full schedule in link). Semina rs are free and open to the public – all are welcome! This seminar will be presented by Dr. David Brundage from the UW-Madison Arboretum\, who wil l be presenting: "From Pixels to Pathogens: A Multimodal Deep Learning Pip eline for Wildlife Health".\n\nURL: https://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc. edu/fweseminars/ LOCATION:216 Russell Laboratories SUMMARY:Forestry and Wildlife Ecology Seminar URL;VALUE=URI:https://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/fweseminars/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:219796@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T163000 DESCRIPTION:Meaning in the Metrics: Communicating Research Insights. Get re ady to find Meaning in the Metrics at the 7th annual Data Science Research Bazaar\, hosted by the Data Science Hub. This year’s Research Bazaar wi ll explore strategies for translating and communicating research insights. Presentations\, lightning talks\, and posters will also highlight fundame ntal and applied data science across research fields and industries. Regis ter by March 5.\n\nCONTACT: facilitator@datascience.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https ://bazaar.datascience.wisc.edu/ LOCATION:DeLuca Forum\, Discovery Building SUMMARY:Data Science Research Bazaar URL;VALUE=URI:https://bazaar.datascience.wisc.edu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:211408@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T130000 DESCRIPTION:Emily Duncanson\, MD - Allina Health. \n\nCONTACT: ekammerud@wi sc.edu\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/93995845597?pwd=0ruw7noaEuC5 m1UPpweFVRvLwQ8PDU.1&\;jst=1 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Pathology Grand Rounds - "Advanced Cardiac Histopathology: Diagnost ic Challenges" END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:219703@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T143000 DESCRIPTION:Sequencing Approaches To Dissect Virus: Host Interactions Durin g Influenza Virus Infection. Guest Speaker: Andrew Mehle\, Professor of Me dical Microbiology &\; Immunology\, UW-Madison\n\nViruses are absolutel y dependent on the cells they infect to support replication. Viruses explo it cellular pathways and components\, repurpose them\, or even imbue new a ctivities to cellular processes\, all of which ensures successful infectio ns. At the same time\, viruses must evade cellular antiviral defenses. Rec ent work in the Mehle Lab has focused on the role nucleic acids play at th is virus:host interface.\n\nCONTACT: 265-2019\, ejesse2@wisc.edu\n\nURL: h ttps://biotech.wisc.edu/bio-tech-talks/\n\nONLINE: https://go.wisc.edu/b50 t6j LOCATION:Auditorium\, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building (Also offered online) SUMMARY:March UWBC Hybrid Bio-Tech Talk URL;VALUE=URI:https://biotech.wisc.edu/bio-tech-talks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:217990@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T163000 DESCRIPTION:Andrew Gulick -- SUNY Buffalo | Host -- Michael Thomas. The Dep artment of Bacteriology Distinguished Lectures in Microbiology are support ed in part by the J.B. Wilson Fund\, the Perry Wilson Fund\, the Dennis an d Alicemay Watson Lectureship Fund\, and the E.B. Fred Memorial Fund.\n\nT he Department of Bacteriology values and prioritizes increasing diversity\ , of both visible and invisible forms\, in our invited speakers for the Di stinguished Lectures in Bacteriology seminar series and departmental sympo sia.\n\nCONTACT: 890-1158\, kastraus@wisc.edu LOCATION:Ebling Symposium Center\, Microbial Sciences SUMMARY:Using Nonribosomal Peptide Synthetases to Discover and Produce New Bioactive Molecules Inspired by Natural Products END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:219260@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T163000 DESCRIPTION:Plant and pollinator responses to fire in a fragmented prairie landscape: Emerging lessons for science and conservation in a changing wor ld. Jared Beck (UW Arboretum) will present "Plant and pollinator responses to fire in a fragmented prairie landscape: Emerging lessons for science a nd conservation in a changing world".\n\nCONTACT: maeda2@wisc.edu LOCATION:168 Noland Hall SUMMARY:Biology Colloquium: Jared Beck END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191449 UID:215898@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000 DESCRIPTION:Transform Your Research into Real-World Impact. Are you ready t o bring your research to life and make a real-world impact? \n\nJoin the T ech Entrepreneurship Office (TEO)'s six-week virtual workshop\, and take t he first step toward achieving your entrepreneurial goals. \n\nParticipant s can earn a micro-grant and become eligible for larger programs\, includi ng the NSF National I-Corps™ Program ($50k award) and I-Corps Boost.\n\n Applications must be received by midnight (CT) on Feb 06\, 2026.\n\n6 virt ual workshops will run from February 19th-March 26th.\n\nCONTACT: 982-1380 \, falrabiah@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://teo.wisc.edu/event/free-virtual-work shop-2026-uw-madison-nsf-i-corps-spring-cohort/ SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: 2026 UW-Madison NSF I-Corps™ Spring Cohort URL;VALUE=URI:https://teo.wisc.edu/event/free-virtual-workshop-2026-uw-madi son-nsf-i-corps-spring-cohort/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR