Social program
Opening and Welcome, Sunday, August 19, 2018, 16:00-16:10
Location: Fluno Conference Center
Welcome Reception, Sunday, August 19, 2018, 20:20-22:00
Location: Fluno Conference Center
Banquet, Monday, August 20, 2018, 17:30-22:00
Location: Vintage Brewing
Transportation to and from the Banquet will be provided. All registrations (full and student) include a baquet ticket.
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Walk to Memorial Union, Monday, August 20, 2018, 15:30-17:00
Campus Walking Tour - Memorial Union: 3:45PM - 4:30PM (All Groups)
Please check in at the Campus and Community Information desk located on the west end of Memorial Union (800 Langdon Street). Student tour guides will introduce you to campus through this 45-minute walking tour, showcasing UW-Madison history, academics, research, and culture. The tour will include stops at the Chazen and Bascom Hill. Campus tours occur rain or shine. We recommend that guests dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes because the tour route will include Bascom Hill and stairs.
Memorial Union - Daily Scoop Ice Cream Shop: 4:30PM - 5:00PM (All Groups)
This event takes place at the 1st floor of the Memorial Union (800 Langdon Street)
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Walk to Wisconsin Capitol, Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 15:30-17:30
Walk to Wisconsin Capitol, where the tour begins: 3:30 PM- 4:00 PM
The tour will last approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Groups may see the Rotunda, the Supreme Court, the Governor's Conference Room, the Assembly, the Senate and the North Hearing Room (all subject to availability) and The Observation Deck.
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General tours and things to do
Madison and the surrounding offer many things to do and explore!
Capitol tour
The best way to experience the beauty and grandeur of Wisconsin's Capitol building (located at 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53702) is to see it for yourself. It is open to the public weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free tours are offered daily, year round except on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas. Tours start at the information desk Monday through Saturday at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.; and Sundays at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. A 4:00 p.m. tour is offered weekdays (Monday - Friday), excluding holidays, during Memorial Day through Labor Day. Plan on spending 45-55 minutes for a tour. The sixth floor museum and observation deck are open during the summer months. Groups of ten or more can make an on-line reservation for a tour of the State Capitol or call (608)266-0382.
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Wisconsin History Museum
Museum staff offer free tours at 1pm daily. These 30-minute tours go beyond what is on display in the exhibits and give tour-goers a broad understanding of Wisconsin’s history. An additional tour is offered at 11am on Saturdays specifically for families with children. This tour is a little shorter and a bit more interactive; perfect for families who want to encounter our state’s story!
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Campus Tour
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Betty Lou Cruises
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Arboretum
The 1,200-acre Arboretum is located on the near-west side of Madison, bordering the southern shore of Lake Wingra.
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Picnic Point
Picnic Point, a nearly mile-long peninsula along Lake Mendota’s south shore, is among Madison’s most distinctive features and is probably the most popular destination in the Preserve. Each year thousands of students and Madisonians visit the Point for outings. In a hectic world of university life or city living, it’s nice to know that this natural area is just a short distance from where you live.
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Devil's Lake
There’s always something to do at Devil’s Lake State Park! Upcoming event information is available at the park’s website.
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