First-Year Parents' Weekend
Parents of new UW students are invited to come to campus for First-Year Parents Weekend, November 14-16, 2008. Learn what life is like at the UW today and participate in your student's UW experience.
Please Note:
- Your invitation will arrive in the mail in August.
- Online registration will open Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at noon central time.
- We will not accept registrations by fax or phone.
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 fort 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
Choose a lecture in each of the three sessions offered during this popular program. Session topics TBA.
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
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.
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 fort 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
Choose a lecture in each of the three sessions offered during this popular program. Session topics TBA.
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
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.
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.
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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- WAACC Board Meeting - August 20
- Boston's Community Servings - August 21
- Big 10 Alumni Coed Softball Tournament - August 23
