Brittingham Viking Organization
About the BVO
The Brittingham Viking Organization has been making academic, social and professional connections between UW-Madison and Scandinavia for more than 50 years. The organization was founded in 1953 by Thomas E. Brittingham Jr. to bring Nordic students to UW-Madison. Soon after, a program was instituted that provided scholarships for UW-Madison students to study in Scandinavia, and since then, hundreds have benefited from the program. Once students participate in a BVO program, they become members of the organization, which raises funds to sustain the scholarships for future generations.
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
USA
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Questions? Please contact the Wisconsin Alumni Association's Rebecca Fichtner toll free at (888) 947-2586.
Schedule of Events
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Thursday, September 18
Brittingham Viking Golf Tournament
Hosted by: Paul Motivans and Aaron Rutkowski
University Ridge Golf Course
Noon-6:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Hosted by: Nicole Rybeck, Pete Holmgren and Tessa Michaelson
Wisconsin Historical Society
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday, September 19
Brittingham Viking Convention Meeting
Hosted by: Tessa Michaelson
Pyle Center
8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Brittingham Viking Luncheon
Hosted by: Nicole Rybeck, Pete Holmgren and Tessa Michaelson
Tripp Commons, Memorial Union
Noon-2:00 p.m.
Tour of Campus & Brittingham Viking Sites
Hosted by: Beth Kubly and Jen Woyak
Departing from Memorial Union
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Brittingham Viking Formal Black-Tie Reception & Dinner
Hosted by: Emily Stern, Beth Kubly and Tessa Michaelson
Madison Club
6:00 p.m.-Midnight
Saturday, September 20
Brittingham Viking Luncheon with the UW Football Coaches*
Hosted by: Pete Holmgren and Kjersten Bakke
Heritage Hall, Camp Randall
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Dinner with a Viking
Hosted by: Hannah Kirking and Kjersten Bakke
TBA
Brittingham Viking Talent Show
Hosted by: Nicole Rybeck, Corey Hade and Tessa Michaelson
The Concourse Hotel
9:00 p.m.-Midnight
Sunday, September 21
Brittingham Viking Farewell Brunch
Hosted by: Emily Stern and Kjersten Bakke
The Concourse Hotel
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
*Many of our initial plans for convention were structured around the badger football schedule. Setting a date and obtaining tickets happened far in advance so that we could include this key UW experience in the convention schedule. Unfortunately, due to events out of our control, the Athletic Department recently cancelled the football game slated for Saturday, September 20th. I know this is a huge disappointment for convention attendees (not to mention convention hosts), but there's nothing we can do about it. That is, except for schedule a private visit to football headquarters at Camp Randall, including lunch with the coaches and an intimate tour of the facilities. While we regret the chance to jump around and tailgate, we are excited to offer this unique football experience especially arranged for the Vikings.
