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:20260407T054131 UID:217837@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260203 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:20260407T054131 UID:217587@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260203 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:20260407T054131 UID:216485@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T235900 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:20260407T054131 UID:217004@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T090000 DESCRIPTION:Solve a real-world scenario and win prizes!. Participate in a 3 -week CALS case competition focused on Wisconsin DNR’s work with farmers on nutrient management\, agricultural runoff\, and nonpoint source pollut ion. Open to all CALS undergraduates. Students work in teams (~5 hrs/week) to develop real-world recommendations and present to judges on March 13. Prizes awarded to top teams\, plus lunch provided. Application open from F ebruary 2- February 17.\n\nCONTACT: jpbeach@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://renk. aae.wisc.edu/cals-case-study-competition/ SUMMARY:CALS Case Competition with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Reso urces URL;VALUE=URI:https://renk.aae.wisc.edu/cals-case-study-competition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:215641@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T100000 DESCRIPTION:Center for Teaching\, Learning &\; Mentoring. \n\nCONTACT: k aren.skibba@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://ctlm.wisc.edu/learn-and-engage/enhanc ing-online-education/\n\nONLINE: https://ctlm.wisc.edu/learn-and-engage/en hancing-online-education/ LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Enhancing Online Education: Cultivating Inclusivity micro-course URL;VALUE=URI:https://ctlm.wisc.edu/learn-and-engage/enhancing-online-educa tion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:215270@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T110000 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:20260407T054131 UID:218410@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T130000 DESCRIPTION:by Professor Jakub Szefer (Northwestern University). Cloud-base d access to quantum computers may make these systems vulnerable to novel s ecurity attacks\, both for users and for cloud providers. In this context\ , the talk will introduce the emerging work on the security of quantum com puting: what present security threats exist\, what possible defenses exist \, and how to help develop secure-by-design quantum computers. The talk wi ll explore both security issues in NISQ quantum computers and the emergent FTQC quantum computers.\n\nCONTACT: 412-482-2514\, stannu@wisc.edu LOCATION:B2516 Morgridge Hall SUMMARY:Quantum Computer Security in NISQ and FTQC Eras END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:211742@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T130000 DESCRIPTION:Improving Variant Interpretation Through Collaboration in the U W Undiagnosed Disease Program. Sessions are held in-person in two rooms co nnected through Zoom: WIMR West Wedge 2798 and Gen-Biotech 5406. Attendees MUST register with an @wisc.edu email address to join remotely via Zoom.\ n\n“Problems in Precision Medicine and Genomics” sessions foster colla boration among campus researchers through informal discussions\, aiming to spark innovative research and address specific faculty-driven challenges. \n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/99893212908?pwd=MUzdxRa2L6lZMH6l63 R13sEDrOwJNK.1 LOCATION:2798 Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research (Also offered onli ne) SUMMARY:Problems in Precision Medicine and Genomics Session: Bryn Webb\, MD \, FACMG (in collaboration with Gitter and Craven Labs) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:215769@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T130000 DESCRIPTION:Info Session. Interested in gaining professional\, language and cross-cultural experience in Latin America &\; Spain? Learn about how to find\, apply\, and look for funding for summer internships through UW-M adison International Academic Programs. Co-Sponsored by Chican@ &\; Lat in@ Studies\, LACIS and the Puerto Rican Studies Hub. \n\nLunch provided f or attendees! Registration required: https://win.wisc.edu/event/11919746\n \nCONTACT: 265-6329\, peeradvisor@studyabroad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://stu dyabroad.wisc.edu/intern-abroad/ LOCATION:336 Ingraham Hall SUMMARY:Intern Abroad in Latin America & Spain URL;VALUE=URI:https://studyabroad.wisc.edu/intern-abroad/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:217369@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T153000 DESCRIPTION:Drop-in 20-25 minute consultation with a mental health provider . \n\nURL: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/lets-talk/ LOCATION:2191D College Library\, Helen C. White Hall SUMMARY:Let's Talk URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/lets-talk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:218096@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T163000 DESCRIPTION:Karthik Ravishankar: TBD. LOCATION:B211 Van Vleck Hall SUMMARY:Graduate Logic Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:218511@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T163000 DESCRIPTION:Definitions and Basic Properties\, Examples. LOCATION:B317 Van Vleck Hall SUMMARY:Abelian Varieties Reading Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:215834@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T171500 DESCRIPTION:We are excited to present the children’s book: "These Olive Trees" by Aya Ghanameh (Author\, Illustrator).\n\nWe will be reading the b ook to children\, introducing basic Arabic words\, teaching about Palestin ian culture\, and creating an art project based on the book.\n\nThis is pa rt of a series that introduces children’s literature that celebrates the diversity of art\, culture\, food\, and language around the world.\n\nCON TACT: csbarr@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://mideast.wisc.edu/event/childrens-int ernational-story-hour-these-olive-trees/ LOCATION:Pinney Library\, 516 Cottage Grove Rd.\, Madison\, WI 53716 SUMMARY:Children’s International Story Hour: “These Olive Trees” URL;VALUE=URI:https://mideast.wisc.edu/event/childrens-international-story- hour-these-olive-trees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:218000@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T180000 DESCRIPTION:Join fellow School of Education graduate students for refreshme nts\, creative activities\, engaging conversation\, and community building . RSVP encouraged (but not required) to help us plan for food and accommod ations. RSVP by Jan. 26.\n\nCONTACT: maryellen.pawley@wisc.edu\n\nURL: htt ps://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ExRDTZcTwSXDfg LOCATION:159 Education Building SUMMARY:School of Education Graduate Student Welcome Back Bash URL;VALUE=URI:https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ExRDTZcTwSXD fg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:217311@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T180000 DESCRIPTION:Connect &\; Share: Monday Peer-Support Group. Join Badger Su pports for our Monday Peer-Support Group—a drop-in space where students can connect\, share what’s on their mind\, or simply listen. Groups are peer-led\, casual\, and supportive\, offering a chance to talk about colle ge life\, stress\, relationships\, or anything you’d like in a judgment- free environment. No registration required\, just show up\, grab a seat\, and be part of the conversation.\n\nCONTACT: directors@badgersupports.org\ n\nURL: https://www.badgersupports.org/join/join-a-group LOCATION:Student Activity Center Mental Health Hub: 3203\, 333 East Campus Mall SUMMARY:Monday Peer-Support w/Badger Supports URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.badgersupports.org/join/join-a-group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:218571@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T190000 DESCRIPTION:For survivors of sexual and/or intimate partner violence. \n\nO NLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/95284802163#success LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Let's Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:217177@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T180000 DESCRIPTION:RecWell. This swim clinic will introduce participants to Black Aquatic Pioneers while emphasizing the safety and joy in swimming for all. This clinic is catered to beginner swimmers. Participants will focus on b uilding their confidence in the water. Registration is required and a no-s how fee will be applied if a registered participant does not attend withou t prior communication.\n\nCONTACT: lessons@recwell.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https: //services.recwell.wisc.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=9ec8027d-42 a2-45ba-9698-f859817bef69 LOCATION:Cove Pool\, Bakke Recreation &\; Wellbeing Center SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers in the Water - Black History Month Swim Clinic URL;VALUE=URI:https://services.recwell.wisc.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?c ourseId=9ec8027d-42a2-45ba-9698-f859817bef69 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:216408@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T193000 DESCRIPTION:Paint and customize a canvas tote that fits daily campus life. Use stencils or free paint\, make something bold or simple\, and leave wit h a bag that is both practical and personal.\n\nCONTACT: hello@badgersuppo rts.org\n\nURL: https://www.badgersupports.org/join/craft-nights LOCATION:4001\, Student Activity Center\, 333 East Campus Mall SUMMARY:Tote Bag Painting w/Badger Supports URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.badgersupports.org/join/craft-nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:218241@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T190000 DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with Marv Danielski. His talk will cover the mar keting of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy.\n\nHe was on the NBC mark eting committee that developed NBCOlympics.com in 2006 and 2008. He was al so instrumental in marketing the Olympics games for 2008 Beijing\, 2010 Va ncouver\, 2012 London\, 2014 Sochi\, \n\nHe was part of the marketing team for the 2010 (South Africa) and 2014 (Brazil) World Cup of soccer. He and his team also compiled web analytics for World Cup Soccer for FiFA.com.\n \nCONTACT: darby.winchel@wisc.edu LOCATION:James L. Hoyt Multimedia Classroom (2195)\, Vilas Hall SUMMARY:Marketing the Olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T054131 UID:218162@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T190000 DESCRIPTION:Software Training for Students (STS). Need to use git for class but don’t know where to start? This workshop is for you!\n\nThis worksh op covers the basics of using git for version control and explores how to use it with the popular cloud-based platform GitHub using the GitHub deskt op app – no previous knowledge of git\, GitHub\, or command lines requir ed!\n\nTopics in this workshop include:\n\n- Creating file repositories\, or repos\n- Commits\n- Pushing and pulling repositories from GitHub\n- Mer ging\n- Branches\n- Conflicts\n\nCONTACT: 265-8200\, sts@doit.wisc.edu\n\n URL: https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/github-git-and-github-for-beginner s-7/ LOCATION:2257 College Library SUMMARY:GitHub: Git and GitHub for Beginners URL;VALUE=URI:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/github-git-and-github-for- beginners-7/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR