First-Year Parents' Weekend

November 13–15, 2009
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association®.
Parents of new UW students are invited to come to campus for First-Year Parents Weekend. Learn what life is like at the UW today and participate in your student's UW experience.

Schedule of Events

Friday, November 13, 2009
Check-In
12:00–7:00 p.m., Wisconsin Alumni Association, 650 North Lake Street
Pick up your materials and tickets for this lively campus weekend, as well as get questions answered about parking, student involvement opportunities and more from WAA customer service specialists. Please note: this event is check-in only. Advance registration is required.

Afternoon Lectures
    Keys to Financial Success in College
    Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, Time TBA
    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

    University Library Open House
    Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, Time TBA
    Discover why the UW libraries are one of the most highly valued student resources on campus.

    Welcome and UW Q&A Session
    Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, Time TBA
    Meet Paula Bonner, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, as she officially welcomes you to FPW. Then, get answers to your questions about academics, tuition, campus life and more with UW faculty and staff.

    Making a Second-Year Housing Decision
    Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, Time TBA
    Learn about finding housing, tenant rights and other important housing issues.
    Co-sponsored by UW Parent Program

    The Science of Drinking
    Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, Time TBA
    UW Professor Kevin Strang will discuss challenges students face with alcohol.

    Campus Safety
    Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, Time TBA
    Learn what measures UW officials take to make campus and students safe.

Parent Reception
Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, Time TBA
Join other parents and first-year students at a reception in the historic Memorial Union for food, beverages and entertainment.
Hosted by UW Parent Program

Saturday, November 14, 2009
Pre-Game BADGER HUDDLE® Tailgate
Field House, Camp Randall Stadium
Food, fun, fans and the Field House! Throw in live music and appearances by Bucky, the Spirit Squad and members of the Marching Band, and you’ll take part in some classic pre-game festivities before watching a classic Big Ten matchup.

Football Game: Wisconsin vs. Michigan
Game Time TBA, Camp Randall Stadium
Catch all the action as the Badgers battle the Michigan Wolverines. 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.

Sunday, November 15, 2009
Farewell Brunch
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Great Hall, Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street
Treat yourself (and your student) to a delicious, buffet-style meal before heading home.

Photo Opportunity with Bucky Badger
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street
To make the entire weekend even more memorable, get a picture taken with Bucky Badger. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture the moment and provide order information.
Thank you to our sponsors: