If you have any questions or would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact Melissa Zehner at melissa.zehner@supportuw.org or 608-308-5158.
This year’s Alumni College retreat is a celebration of lifelong learning. Gather with fellow alumni and friends to hear presentations from UW–Madison faculty and experts who are changing the world, one discovery at a time. Then explore the outdoor activities available at Red Crown Lodge. Browse the sections below to learn more about this informative, all-inclusive weekend getaway in the beautiful Wisconsin Northwoods.
What You Can Expect
In addition to a picturesque location, this exclusive weekend getaway includes all food and beverages, presentations by UW faculty, relaxation opportunities, and more. For information about each day’s activities, please see the full schedule below.
Full Schedule
| Friday, May 29 | |
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| 3–5 p.m. | Check-in |
| 5:30 p.m. | Welcome reception |
| 6:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 8 p.m. | Campfire and s’mores |
| Saturday, May 30 | |
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| 7:30–9 a.m. | Breakfast buffet |
| 9 a.m. | Outrunning Our Own Medicines: Antibiotic Resistance and the Future of Care with Nasia Safdar |
| 10:30 a.m. | How Solar Energy Became Cheap: Pathway to a Solar-Centric Economy with Gregory Nemet |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch |
| 2 p.m. | Optional field trip to North Lakeland Discovery Center |
| 3 p.m. |
At your leisure |
| 3–4:30 p.m. |
Pontoon boat rides |
| 5:30 p.m. | Reception |
| 6:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 8 p.m. | Campfire and s’mores |
| Sunday, May 31 | |
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| 7:30–9:30 a.m. | Breakfast buffet |
| 8:30 a.m. | Optional yoga session |
| 10:15 a.m. | Battleground: How News, Conversation, and Social Media Affect Democracy in Wisconsin with Michael Wagner |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. | Every Second Counts: How Engineering is Optimizing Public Safety with Laura Albert |
| 3–5:30 p.m |
At your leisure |
| 4:30 p.m. | Reception with pontoon boat rides and cocktails |
| 6:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 8 p.m. | Campfire and s’mores |
| Monday, June 1 | |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Brunch buffet |
| 11:30 a.m. | Checkout |
Schedule and activities subject to change. Additional details will be provided as they become available.
Cost per Person
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$1,919 single-occupancy room (includes lodging for three nights for one person)
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$1,818 double-occupancy room (includes lodging for three nights for one person)
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$1,010 for commuters (does not include lodging)
Alumni College is an exclusive event for Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) members. Not a member? Learn more about the benefits of WAA membership and join the community where Badgers belong!
Event registrants must review the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association’s event participation waiver prior to registration, including its liability release and waiver agreement. Read the full text of the releases and waivers.
