2010 schedule of events
The following events are scheduled for 2010 First-Year Parents' Weekend.
friday, november 12, 2010
Check-In 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Wisconsin Alumni Association, 650 North Lake 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 your
Red Shirts and take your family pictures. Great idea for your holiday photos!)
Must bring your own camera.
Welcome Message
9:45 a.m., Pyle Center, Room 225/226, 702 Langdon Street
Meet Paula Bonner, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, as she officially welcomes you to FPW.
Lectures 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Pyle Center, Room 225/226, 702 Langdon Street, and Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street
Lectures will be offered throughout the day exploring the life of a UW
college student and keys to success.
- Keys to Financial Success in College 10 a.m.
Financial experts will give tips on budgeting, how to build a solid credit history and ways to avoid identity theft and scams. Plus, there will be an opportunity to set up one-on-one appointments after the event.
Co-sponsored by the UW Credit Union
- Study Abroad Programs
11 a.m.
Hear about UW-Madison’s more than 150 study abroad programs for students.
- Go Big Read: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
1 p.m.
Learn about UW-Madison’s common-reading program that has thousands of people reading, talking and sharing their reactions and opinions.
- Career Services on Campus
1 p.m.
Letters & Science Career Services will present tools available to students and conversation topics for parents and students about career development.
- Student Involvement Opportunities
2 p.m.
Get a sampling of campus student organizations, Greek life and more.
- The Science of Drinking
2 p.m.
UW Professor Kevin Strang will discuss challenges students face with alcohol.
- Making a Second-Year Housing Decision
3 p.m.
Learn about second-year housing options, including tenant rights, responsibilities and benefits of continuing to live in UW Residence Halls. This session will include a student panel discussion.
Co-sponsored by University Housing and Campus Area Housing
Photo Opportunities with Bucky Badger 2:00–3:00 p.m., Wisconsin Alumni Association, 650 North Lake Street
To make the entire weekend even more memorable, get a picture taken with Bucky Badger.
Chancellor's Panel Question and Answer
4 p.m. Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street
Chancellor Biddy Martin's Executive Panel will answer your questions and discuss her goals and vision for the future of the university. Panel will include:
- 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 Reception 5:00–6:00 p.m., Red Gym, 716 Langdon Street
Join UW-Madison deans, directors, Parent Program staff and Bucky Badger for hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and historic tours.
Hosted by the UW Parent Program
Friday Add-on Activities (optional)
- Chazen Museum of Art Tour — Andy Warhol Exhibit
- Hockey Game ($)
- Wisconsin Singers Concert ($)
saturday, november 13, 2010
Pre-Game BADGER HUDDLE® Tailgate Two and a half hours before kickoff, UW Field House
Food, fun, fans and the Field House! Throw in live music and appearances
by Bucky Badger, the Spirit Squad and the Marching Band, and you’ll take part in some classic pregame festivities.
Football Game: Wisconsin vs. Indiana Game Time TBA, Camp Randall Stadium
Catch all the action as the Badgers battle the Indiana Hoosiers. 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.
Fifth Quarter
Postgame, Camp Randall Stadium
Experience the time-honored Fifth Quarter led by the UW Marching Band.
Saturday Add-on Activities (optional)
- Farmer's Market and Capitol Tour
- Chazen Museum of Art Tour — Andy Warhol Exhibit
- Hockey Game ($)
- Wisconsin Singers Concert ($)
sunday, november 14, 2010
Wisconsin Alumni Student Board's (WASB) Bare It All for Charity 5K Run/Walk
9:30 a.m. Registration, 11:00 a.m. Run/Walk, UW Campus
Arrive wearing multiple layers of clothing and “bare it all” to benefit the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul before taking a run or walk through campus.
(or bring your bags of gently used clothing to donate)