Parents’ Weekend

SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars for Parents’ Weekend 2012:
September 21–23, 2012.

Registration will open for all parents on Thursday, May 31 at 9 a.m. CST. Parents of first-year students and previous participants will be notified directly of pre-sale opportunities.

2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Check-In and Resource Fair
9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Great Hall, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street
Pick up your materials and tickets, check out student involvement opportunities and get more information from WAA customer-service specialists. Please note: this event is check-in only. Advance registration is required.

Pictures
All Weekend, around Campus
Bring your camera, and get your family’s picture taken in key locations around campus. (Wear The Red Shirt™ for your family pictures — a great idea for your holiday photos!) Must bring your own camera.

Lunch with the Deans
11:00 a.m., various locations on campus
Take advantage of the opportunity to dine with UW Deans and get an inside look at your student’s school or college of interest. Participating schools and colleges include:

Welcome Message
1:30 p.m.
Meet the staff of the Wisconsin Alumni Association as they officially welcome you to Parents’ Weekend.

Lectures
After lunch: choose the sessions that best fit the needs of you and your UW student.

(Note: Concurrent sessions are offered during throughout the afternoon)

Making Housing Decisions
It’s not unusual for students to feel pressured already to start making decisions about their living arrangements for next year. At this session, presenters from University Housing and Campus Area Housing will share information to help your student make the best decision. Topics include the benefits of university residence halls, leasing trends and university resources that help students find quality rentals. The session will also include a student panel that will share its housing decisions and experiences, and answer parents’ questions.
Study-Abroad Opportunities
Presented by International Academic Programs
International Academic Programs (IAP), a department in the Division of International Studies, offers more than 170 study-abroad programs to UW-Madison students. Study-abroad is a rewarding, life-transforming experience that complements many academic programs. Attend this session to learn more about these opportunities from IAP staff and returned study-abroad participants.
Major Decisions: The Secret behind the Success
For most students, choosing a major is just one piece of the puzzle when considering all of the experiences that represent a students’ educational journey, and the power of the collective whole. Becky Ryan, Cross-College Advising Service (CCAS), will discuss a new paradigm for considering the process of making academic and career decisions. Students are encouraged to actively engage in strategies to gain self-awareness, explore related and new perspectives, and find ways to maximize their opportunities to develop their unique strengths. Using this new paradigm, these students will have the edge needed to succeed.

Student Involvement
UW Professor
Career Services on Campus

Chancellor’s Panel Question-and-Answer Session
4:30 p.m.
The chancellor’s panel will discuss the goals and vision for the future of the university and answer your questions. Past panelists have included:

Lori Berquam, Dean of Students
Paul Evans, Director of UW-Madison Housing
Dr. Sarah Van Orman, Executive Director, University Health Services
Tim Walsh, Director, Cross-College Advising Service
Cathie Easter, Bursar, Bursar’s Office
Susan Fischer, Director, Office of Student Financial Aid
Susan Riseling, Chief of Police, Associate Vice Chancellor

Parent Social
5:15 p.m.
Join UW-Madison deans, directors and Parent Program staff for an ice cream social featuring Babcock Hall Dairy’s “Berry Proud Parent.” Hosted by the UW Parent Program Proud to be a Badger Parent.

University Residence Halls Open Houses
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., throughout campus
Making a second-year housing decision? Be sure to give the university residence halls a second look! University Housing will offer tours of its residence halls, and you’ll get a sneak peek at the newest residence hall and dining centers opening this fall! Housing staff will be available to offer building tours and to answer questions.

Friday Add-on Activities (optional)

WUD Film Screening, Marquee, Union South
More Events TBD

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

Pre-Game BADGER HUDDLE® Parent Tailgate
2.5 hours prior to kickoff, Varsity Hall, Union South
Food, fun, fans and football! Throw in live music and appearances by Bucky Badger, the Spirit Squad and the Marching Band, and you’ll take part in some classic pre-game festivities. Ends 30 minutes before kickoff.

Football Game: Wisconsin vs. UTEP
Kickoff TBD, Camp Randall Stadium
Catch all the action as the Badgers battle the UTEP Miners. A limited number of tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats for the game are located in the Field House end zone of Camp Randall Stadium across the field from the student section. If you want to sit with your UW student, be sure to order them a football ticket as well!

Saturday Add-on Activities (optional)

WUD Film Screening, Marquee, Union South
More Events TBD

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Wisconsin Alumni Student Board's (WASB) Bare It All for Charity 5K Run/Walk
Wisconsin Alumni Association, 650 North Lake Street
10:00 a.m. - Registration & Check-In
11:00 a.m. - Run Start
11:10 a.m. - Walk Start

Arrive wearing multiple layers of clothing and “bare it all” to benefit the
local charitable organizations before taking a run or walk through campus and along the Lakeshore Path (or bring your bags of gently used clothing to donate).