BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T073406 UID:216839@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260113 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Make Friends. Explore Mad ison. Find Community.. Badger Volunteers (BV) is a semester-long program ( 11-week commitment) that pairs teams of students with community organizati ons to volunteer 1 to 4 hours each week at the same organization. The prog ram is designed to foster meaningful and consistent connections between co mmunity partners and students over the course of an entire semester. BV is open and free to all UW-Madison students.\n\nCONTACT: lara.miller@wisc.ed u\n\nURL: https://morgridge.wisc.edu/get-connected-students/badger-volunte ers/ SUMMARY:Badger Volunteers URL;VALUE=URI:https://morgridge.wisc.edu/get-connected-students/badger-volu nteers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T073406 UID:216050@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T070000 DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re showing up or showing off\, there’s a team f or you in Intramural Sports. Play alongside your besties\, roommates\, cla ssmates\, pledge class\, or random strangers in a variety of sports and ac tivities throughout the year. \nRegistration opens: January 12\nRegistrati on closes: January 25\n\nFor a full list of leagues\, tournaments\, and ev ents offered during the Spring 2026 semester\, visit: https://recwell.wisc .edu/intramuralsports/#sports.\n\nCONTACT: imsports@recwell.wisc.edu\n\nUR L: https://recwell.wisc.edu/intramuralsports SUMMARY:Rec Well Intramural Sports Session C Registration URL;VALUE=URI:https://recwell.wisc.edu/intramuralsports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T073406 UID:211166@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T170000 DESCRIPTION:Overview If you work or recreate in the outdoors or in other au stere environments where access to medical care is delayed or communicatio n is unreliable\, the Wilderness First Responder course is for you. It is the industry standard for professional guides\, trip leaders\, search and rescue team members\, outdoor recreationists\, and international travelers . The Hybrid WFR combines 3 modules of online learning with 5 days of in- person training . You’ll begin by completing work in an online platform that includes readings\, videos and quizzes. Each module requires 10 to 15 hours to complete\, and you’ll need to finish them before the in-person portion begins. The 5-day in-person course will focus on skills and scena rios. Upon completion\, you will be able to conduct a thorough physical ex am\, obtain a patient history\, assess vital signs\, provide emergency car e in the wilderness\, and make crucial evacuation decisions. You'll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather\, so c ome prepared for wet\, muddy\, cold\, or hot environments! Should I take t he WFA or the WFR?  \;The Wilderness First Aid ( WFA ) is a two-day co urse that primarily focuses on the basics of how to respond to an emergenc y situation in a remote area. This is perfect for people who are on remote day hikes or shorter trips with friends. This class focuses on the Patien t Assessment System and how to start making decisions on patient care. The Wilderness First Responder ( WFR ) \;is an industry standard for outd oor professionals with outdoor schools and guide companies. If you are lea ding a group in remote areas\, this more advanced WFR training \;can p rovide you with more in-depth knowledge and practice dealing with a variet y of first aid situations. Prerequisites No previous first aid training is required. You must be 16 years old to attend this course. Certification P articipants are required to pass both written and practical examinations t o obtain certification. Successful course completion earns you a NOLS Wild erness Medicine Wilderness First Responder and \;Adult &\; Child CP R certification. EMTs are eligible for 70 hours of continuing education (C EUs). \;All certifications are current for two years. Location Primary classroom instruction will be held at: Mendota Lodge\, Lower Level Memori al Union 800 Langdon St. Madison\, WI 53706 We are not able to offer housi ng or camping for this course. There are hotels and hostels available near by. Food will not be provided\, but there are plenty of options available for purchase \; in the building  \;and at nearby locations to Memo rial Union. There is a refrigerator and microwave to chill and warm food. You can find more information about planning your visit to campus  \;h ere . \; Registration Registration and all customer service for this c ourse is handled by NOLS Wilderness Medicine. \; Register Here. \; \n\nCONTACT: 262-1630\, OutdoorUW@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wis c.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/advancement-course-nols-w ilderness-first-responder LOCATION:Mendota Lodge - Outdoor UW\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Advancement Course: NOLS Wilderness First Responder (Hybrid) URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/advancement-course-nols-wilderness-first-responder END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T073406 UID:215827@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T130000 DESCRIPTION:Researchers learning unix shell\, git/GitHub\, Python. Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and w ith less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands -on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools\, including program desig n\, version control\, data management\, and task automation. This worksho p teaches intro to the unix shell\, git/GitHub\, and python. Registration required.\n\nCONTACT: 815-383-3279\, sarah.stevens@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https: //uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2026-01-12-uwmadison-swc/ SUMMARY:Software Carpentry URL;VALUE=URI:https://uw-madison-datascience.github.io/2026-01-12-uwmadison -swc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T073406 UID:215249@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T110000 DESCRIPTION:Small Matter recognizes the innovative talents of the children who make rag balls\, arguing that making is a universal language and a pow erful form of expression\, especially for underprivileged people\, who tra nsform inert matter into vibrant artifacts through creative intervention i nto the social life of things. Creatively crafting rag balls from material s found in the local environment grants voice and agency to African childr en.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1162\, cdmc@sohe.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://cdmc.wisc.ed u/event/small-matter/ LOCATION:Nancy Nicholas Hall SUMMARY:Small Matter URL;VALUE=URI:https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/small-matter/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T073406 UID:215936@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T150000 DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE: https://sscc.wisc.edu /sscc_jsp/training/details.jsp?class_id=3042\n\nAn introduction to the bas ics of the RStudio interface and the R language\, with topics including cr eating and running scripts\, saving your work\, using functions\, and inst alling packages. There will be opportunities to apply what we learn during class time.\n\nCONTACT: 262-9917\, instruction@ssc.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https ://sscc.wisc.edu/sscc_jsp/training/details.jsp?class_id=3042 SUMMARY:Introduction to R URL;VALUE=URI:https://sscc.wisc.edu/sscc_jsp/training/details.jsp?class_id= 3042 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T073406 UID:215618@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T113000 DESCRIPTION:Learn@UW Online Training - Spring 2026. We have to learn to wal k before we can run. This Fundamentals course will lay the foundation for all future Canvas course development. We begin with an overview of the Can vas dashboard\, then step into a course to explore the primary components. Subsequent training will explore the details\, but this course will get y ou well on your way to mastering this tool to greatest effect for your stu dents.\n\nCONTACT: learnuwsupport@wisc.edu\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zo om.us/j/99893156244?pwd=IUEbVb5UOfC1RBOKOjEzlpvmDYLCED.1 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Canvas Fundamentals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T073406 UID:215685@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T133000 DESCRIPTION:Graduate School. This interactive workshop moves beyond lecture s to focus on shared best practices and evidence-based strategies for maxi mizing your role as a mentee in an academic setting. Participants will bra instorm together\, learning from the successes and challenges their fellow mentees have encountered. Join us for this focused session to refine your approach and build high-value\, mutually beneficial relationships with yo ur academic mentors. Lunch with vegetarian options begins at 11:45 am.\n\n CONTACT: gspd@grad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://reg.delta.wisc.edu/civicrm/eve nt/register/?reset=1&\;id=1165 LOCATION:Memorial Union\, Check TITU SUMMARY:The Proactive Mentee Workshop (with Lunch) URL;VALUE=URI:https://reg.delta.wisc.edu/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id =1165 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T073406 UID:215619@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T143000 DESCRIPTION:Learn@UW Online Training - Spring 2026. Canvas provides three t ools for assessing student comprehension and engagement\, and for capturin g scores. This session dives into the many features and variables of Canva s assignments\, quizzes\, and discussions.\n\nCONTACT: learnuwsupport@wisc .edu\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/99893156244?pwd=IUEbVb5UOfC1RB OKOjEzlpvmDYLCED.1 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Student Assessment in Canvas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T073406 UID:216328@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T153000 DESCRIPTION:Topic: Student Employment as a High Impact Practice. Join us vi rtually to discuss ways in which we can as supervisors of student employee s can help make the student employment experience a High Impact Practice. We'll cover at high impact practices are\, why they are important\, and to ols to us to uplift the student experience including WiGROW: Wisconsin Gui ded Reflection on Work\n\nCONTACT: kari.temkin@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://st udentjobs.wisc.edu/employer-resources/#get-connected\n\nONLINE: https://uw madison.zoom.us/j/98906518579 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Student Supervisor Community of Practice URL;VALUE=URI:https://studentjobs.wisc.edu/employer-resources/#get-connecte d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T073406 UID:216759@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T170000 DESCRIPTION:On My Papa's Shoulders (South Africa). Reading and hands-on act ivities based on the book.\n\nFor children in K-5 and their caregivers\n\n CONTACT: olagbegiolay@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://africa.wisc.edu/cash/ LOCATION:Pinney Library (516 Cottage Grove Rd.) SUMMARY:Children’s African Story Hour (CASH) URL;VALUE=URI:https://africa.wisc.edu/cash/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T073406 UID:216624@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T200000 DESCRIPTION:Featuring Tara Larowe\, Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Learn h ow to create sustainable systems in your daily life so you can eat well an d improve your performance as an endurance athlete. Open for skiers\, run ners and other interested in athletic performance.\n \nWe will create a re source table for members to browse for easy and tasty recipes and cookbook s to inspire you in the kitchen. Have a favorite recipe or cookbook? Brin g it to add to our table! Get your phone ready to snap photos of recipes. \n\nHosted by Madison Nordic Ski Club (MadNorSki).\n\nCONTACT: 852-4362\, bryant.tamaraj@gmail.com\n\nURL: https://www.madnorski.org/ LOCATION: Union South\, 1308 W Dayton St\, Madison\, WI 53715\, Union South SUMMARY:Nutrition for the Endurance Athlete URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.madnorski.org/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR