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:20260407T014006 UID:217836@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n January 27 – February 2 . Reception: Thursday\, January 29\, 6:30-8pm. Elise Boucher Ostraff’s a rtwork is centered on finding the sacred in daily repetition and life at h ome. She grew up in Utah and received a BFA in studio art with an emphasis in painting from Brigham Young University. She is working toward an MFA a t UW–Madison.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1660\, artfrontdesk@education.wisc.edu\n\n URL: https://art.wisc.edu/2026/01/22/time-line-mfa-qualifier-exhibition-by -elise-boucher-ostraff/ LOCATION:Art Lofts Gallery\, Art Lofts SUMMARY:Time / Line: Master of Fine Arts Qualifier Exhibition by Elise Bouc her Ostraff URL;VALUE=URI:https://art.wisc.edu/2026/01/22/time-line-mfa-qualifier-exhib ition-by-elise-boucher-ostraff/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T014006 UID:217578@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Access the Graduate Progr ams Virtual Open House website from February 1 - 28\, 2026. \n\nConnect wi th enrollment coaches live and gain exclusive access to the Graduate Progr ams Virtual Open House website\, which features campus and program resourc es available to graduate students at UW–Madison.\n\nCONTACT: 400-7459\, coach@pdc.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://uwmadison.tfaforms.net/5183517\n\nONLIN E: https://uwmadison.tfaforms.net/5183517 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Graduate Programs Virtual Open House URL;VALUE=URI:https://uwmadison.tfaforms.net/5183517 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T014006 UID:216484@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T235900 DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee presents a curati on of topical art pieces from the Wisconsin Union Art Collection. These wo rks are being shown together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and those who fought for civil rights through visual art. This curation hi ghlights historical struggles for justice and includes artworks from notab le Wisconsin artists and former students on campus.  \;They will be di splayed on the 2nd floor of the Memorial Union\, located and secured outsi de the Play Circle from January 27th - February 28\, 2026.\n\nCONTACT: art @union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event -calendar/event/curation-artworks-honoring-dr-martin-luther-king-jr LOCATION:2nd Floor\, Play Circle\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:A Curation of Artworks Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/curation-artworks-honoring-dr-martin-luther-king-jr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T014006 UID:215269@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T110000 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:20260407T014006 UID:209316@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T160000 DESCRIPTION:Parallel Lines: Quilts and the American Landscape explores the parallel processes of quilt-making within the American home and place-maki ng on the American landscape. Featuring nineteenth- and twentieth-century American quilts drawn from the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection\, the exhibit will examine some of the most familiar quilt forms – such as ni ne-patch squares\, eight-pointed stars\, and “log cabin” blocks with c loth strips radiating outward from a central square “hearth”.\n\nCONTA CT: 262-1162\, cdmc@sohe.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/para llel-lines-quilts-and-the-american-landscape/ LOCATION:Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery\, Nancy Nicholas Hall SUMMARY:Parallel Lines: Quilts and the American Landscape URL;VALUE=URI:https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/parallel-lines-quilts-and-the-ame rican-landscape/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T014006 UID:209475@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T160000 DESCRIPTION:Find Your Quilt invites visitors to make their own personal con nection to at least one quilt on display\, offering a range of ideas and p erspectives through which to make their selection. This bright and bold ex hibition presents quilts and quilted objects that span the globe\, materia ls\, and time periods\, showcasing the breadth and variety of this form.\n \nCONTACT: 262-1162\, cdmc@sohe.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://cdmc.wisc.edu/eve nt/find-your-quilt/ LOCATION:Ruth Davis Design Gallery\, Nancy Nicholas Hall SUMMARY:Find Your Quilt URL;VALUE=URI:https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/find-your-quilt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T014006 UID:215723@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T123000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Thomas Beatty. This is a free\, in-person event host ed on February 1\, 2026 at 11:30 AM CST by Humanist Union in Madison\, WI. No registration necessary for this event. This event will not be availabl e virtually.\n\nAre we alone in the universe? This question has been asked for over two thousand years\, and we now possess the tools and techniques necessary to answer it. I will discuss what we want to look for on other planets to see if there is life and how we have started this search at UW. \n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.fac ebook.com/share/1MWteGNHar/ LOCATION:2010 Whenona Dr\, Madison\, WI 53711-4843\, United States SUMMARY:"How Can We Find Other Life in the Universe?": In-Person Badger Tal k in Madison\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1MWteGNHar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T014006 UID:216583@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Chazen Mead Witter Lobby for an incredible perfo rmance by The Galaxy Quartet!. The Galaxy Quartet is a Madison-based strin g quartet featuring Maynie Bradley and Hillary Hempel on violin\, Kayla Sc hultz on viola\, and Alex Chambers-Ozasky on cello. Performing throughout the Midwest\, they curate engaging programs that blend the classical with the modern\, aiming to spark curiosity and reflection through their perfor mances.\n\nCONTACT: 263-2246\, hphart@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.eventbr ite.com/e/sunday-afternoon-live-the-galaxy-quartet-tickets-1978325369435?a ff=TOev010506 LOCATION:Mead Witter Lobby\, Chazen Museum of Art SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Live: The Galaxy Quartet URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-afternoon-live-the-galaxy -quartet-tickets-1978325369435?aff=TOev010506 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T014006 UID:214822@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T143000 DESCRIPTION:Arboretum. This walk is a fun\, fascinating way for families wi th children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. Adult s must attend. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free\, no registration required. Me et at the Visitor Center.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7888\, info@arboretum.wisc.edu\n \nURL: https://arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/events/ LOCATION:Meet at Visitor Center\, UW–Madison Arboretum SUMMARY:Family Nature Walk URL;VALUE=URI:https://arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/events/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T014006 UID:218461@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T170000 DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Alumni Association: Black Affinity Group invites UW–Madison alumni and community members to join us for an inspiring even t that blends culture\, storytelling\, and excellence. This is a research and wine educational program\; Black scholarship and winemakers will be fe atured as part of the presentation by The SoulFolk Collective and The Milw aukee Wine Academy.\n\nCONTACT: 213-9432\, dmmartin@uwalumni.com\n\nURL: h ttps://www.uwalumni.com/events/black-ag-legacy-libation-campus-stories/ LOCATION:2352 S. Park Street Madison\, WI - Urban League Black Business Hub - TruStage Entrepreneurship Event Center 4th Floor SUMMARY:WAA: Black Affinity Group Legacy & Libations: Stories of Campus and Culture URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.uwalumni.com/events/black-ag-legacy-libation-camp us-stories/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T014006 UID:217174@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T180000 DESCRIPTION:Black History Month Planning Committee. Join us for the officia l Black History Month Kickoff Event! Celebrate Black love across the Afric an diaspora with a symbolic wedding ceremony featuring various traditions such as jumping the broom\, tying the knot\, and more! The reception inclu des food\, music\, and interactive stations exploring Philia (brotherly/fr iendship love)\, Storge (familial love)\, and Agape (unconditional love). Dressy Casual Attire Encouraged.\n\nCONTACT: bcc@studentaffairs.wisc.edu\n \nURL: https://linktr.ee/uwmadisonbcc?utm_source=linktree_profile_share< \;sid=def5f824-e9f4-4deb-9fe4-f7e281f5463f LOCATION:OnWisconsin AB\, BCC\, Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym) SUMMARY:BHM Kickoff - Rooted in Love: A Black Wedding URL;VALUE=URI:https://linktr.ee/uwmadisonbcc?utm_source=linktree_profile_sh are<sid=def5f824-e9f4-4deb-9fe4-f7e281f5463f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T014006 UID:217494@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T210000 DESCRIPTION:Come to the Sett anytime from 5-9 pm to play board games\, vide o games\, or VR games! Bring friends along and check out games for the nig ht\, or come alone to find a new gaming group on the spot! Our hosts are a lso happy to sit down for a game or two. Every week\, we also have a new f eatured game! Our hosts are free to teach anyone this new game handpicked by our WUD Games committee. Remember to bring your Wiscard! This is requir ed to check out games.\n\nCONTACT: games@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://un ion.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/wud-games-game-nig hts LOCATION:Sett\, Union South SUMMARY:WUD Games: Game Nights URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/wud-games-game-nights END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR