First-Year Parents' Weekend

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association®.

Due to the heavy demand and popularity of FPW, we’ve been busily working on securing more packages — and now they’re available. It’s an exciting opportunity for you to give even more people in your circle a chance to experience what makes UW-Madison so special. If you've already registered and want to order additional FPW packages, please contact WAA’s Becky Fichtner or call toll free (888) 947-2586.

• Confirmation materials will be mailed in October.
• Once you register, there will be a $20 flat fee applied to any cancellations or alterations to your registration. After October 31, there will be no refunds.

Friday, November 14

Check-in & Hospitality
10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Wisconsin Alumni Association, 650 N. Lake Street
Enjoy refreshments and the company of other first-year parents as you check-in for this enlightening weekend on the UW-Madison campus. Please note that this event is check-in only; you must send in your registration form and fee by Friday, October 31, 2008.

Financial Success Seminar
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street
Are you a parent who wants to educate your student about managing money? The Wisconsin Alumni Association is offering this seminar that teaches students and their parents about responsible credit.

Housing Forum
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street
Co-Sponsored by UW Parent Program

University Library Open House
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., College Library
Please join other parents as they discover how the UW libraries have been transformed into one of the most highly valued resources for students on the Madison campus. Thanks to Generous gifts from parents, libraries have created new spaces for student research and group learning, as well as safe, comfortable environments for late night study.

The Science of Drinking: What Causes the Bed Spins and Other Conversation Openers
2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m., Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street
UW Professor Kevin Strang will present on the challenges students face with alcohol and the effects it has on them physically and mentally.

Day on Campus
1:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m., Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street
You may choose a lecture from each of the three sessions offered.

Session I: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
The Changing Nature of Employment and Work
Steve Pogorzelski ’83, former Group President of Monster International

A broad discussion on the nature of work and its impact on today's new job seekers.

The Manly G.I. Photo: Gender and Photojournalism in World War II
Mary Louise Roberts, Professor, Department of History

A photo of an American G.I. surrounded by ecstatic French women became the symbol of the Liberation of Paris in 1944. What is the story behind the photograph and how did it generate a myth concerning the American “rescue” of France in the Second World War?

Session II: 2:15 - 3:15 pm
Making Sense of the 2008 Elections
David Canon, Professor, Department of Political Science and LaFollette School of Public Affairs

Professor David Canon will analyze the results of the 2008 presidential and congressional elections and place them in their broader historical and political context.

What we Know about Black Holes in the Universe
Sebastian Heinz, Assistant Professor, Department of Astronomy

The Eyes Have It: Schizophrenia as a Disorder of Cognitive and Affective Deficits
Diane Gooding, Professor, Department of Psychology

Session III: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Chancellor’s Q & A
Chancellor Carolyn A.“Biddy” Martin ‘72

Media Ethics Beyond Borders? Journalism Ethics in the 21st Century
Stephen Ward, Professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

This talk with ask whether today's journalism, with its global reach and impact, needs a global ethics, and what such an ethics might be.

Welcome and UW Q&A Session
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street
Paula Bonner, President/CEO of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, officially welcomes you to First-Year Parents' Weekend 2008. Then get answers to all your questions about academics, research, tuition, and life on campus and more during an informative session with UW faculty and staff.

Parent Program Reception
4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., AT&T Lounge, Pyle Center
Please join UW-Madison Deans, Directors, and Parent Program Staff for an hors d'oeuvre reception with entertainment immediately following the question and answer session with Chancellor Martin. Connect with other first year parents and talk with staff while enjoying this casual reception sponsored by UW-Madison’s Parent Program.

Wisconsin Singers
7:30 p.m., Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon Street
The troupe's newest song and dance revue, Let Us Entertain You! guarantees a big band sound and the best collegiate singer/dancers from UW-Madison. This show takes you on a journey through the past forty years of American theater and features popular music artists from Frank Sinatra to Christina Aguilera. Choreographed by New York professionals, the performance is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Tickets are $10 for students/seniors and $18 for adults. All seats are reserved. To purchase tickets for the show, call 608-262-2201 or visit the Union Theater Web site.

Saturday, November 15

Pre-Game BADGER HUDDLE Tailgate
TBA, Field House, Camp Randall Stadium
Food, Fun, fans, Field House! We'll get you prepared for a Big Ten classic match-up between the Badgers and the Minnesota Gophers by providing refreshments and general revelry. Live music, merchandise and appearances by Bucky, the Spirit Squad and members of the band add to the festival atmosphere.

Football game: Wisconsin vs. Minnesota
Game time TBA, Camp Randall Stadium
Don't miss the Big Ten gridiron meeting between the Badgers and the Gophers. A limited number of tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats for the game are located in the south end zone of Camp Randall Stadium.

Wisconsin Singers
7:30 p.m., Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon Street
The troupe's newest song and dance revue, Let Us Entertain You! guarantees a big band sound and the best collegiate singer/dancers from UW-Madison. This show takes you on a journey through the past forty years of American theater and features popular music artists from Frank Sinatra to Christina Aguilera. Choreographed by New York professionals, the performance is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Tickets are $10 for students/seniors and $18 for adults. All seats are reserved. To purchase tickets for the show, call 608-262-2201 or visit the Union Theater Web site.

Sunday, November 16

Farewell Brunch
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Great Hall, Memorial Union

Photo Opportunity with Bucky Badger
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Memorial Union
Document your weekend visit with a photo with Bucky Badger. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture the moment and provide photo ordering information.

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