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:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:219449@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n March 3 – April 18. Rec eption: Friday\, March 13\, 6-8pm. Sita and Other Sisters is a 15–30 min utes live\, multimodal performance that weaves together poetry\, embodied gesture\, and audience participation. At its center is the figure of Sita\ , the heroine of the Ramayana epic\, whose story has circulated across Sou th and Southeast Asia in countless retellings. There will be a performance starting at 7:00pm during the Reception\, and on two other Saturdays thro ughout the Exhibition\, dates TBD.\n\nCONTACT: 590-9358\, liz@artlitlab.or g\n\nURL: https://artlitlab.org/events/sita-other-sisters LOCATION:Arts + Literature Laboratory\, 111 S Livingston St\, Ste 100\, Mad ison\, WI SUMMARY:Sita & Other Sisters by BLUE NAGA URL;VALUE=URI:https://artlitlab.org/events/sita-other-sisters END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:218985@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n April 13 – 24. Receptio n: Friday\, April 17\, 5pm. The objects by Carly “Car” Riegger ask wha t disabled interpretations of material can look like. They pose a perspect ive of the body pertaining to disabled life while addressing the emotional materiality that becomes complex. Their pieces blend the emotional\, sens orial\, material\, and structural intimacy of being chronically ill\, glim pses and moments into their resting space. Bodies drip\, bend\, fold\, wri nkle\, degrade\, grow.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1660\, artfrontdesk@education.wisc. edu\n\nURL: https://art.wisc.edu/2026/02/09/carly-car-riegger-final-master -of-fine-arts-thesis-exhibition/ LOCATION:Commonwealth Gallery\, 3rd Floor\, 100 S Baldwin St\, Madison WI SUMMARY:Carly “Car” Riegger Final Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition URL;VALUE=URI:https://art.wisc.edu/2026/02/09/carly-car-riegger-final-maste r-of-fine-arts-thesis-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:219890@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T160000 DESCRIPTION:Explore nature with WUD Global Connections Saturday\, April 18t h\, as we hike through Devil’s Lake State Park and their many trials and paths. Devil’s Lake is a perfect representation of Wisconsin life\, whe re you can explore the hiking trails and beautiful scenery of Devil’s La ke\, experiencing picturesque life on the lake. Meet @ The Sett\, Union So uth\, 8:30 am. Lunch is not provided\, please bring your own. Transportati on is provided to and from Madison. RSVP required\, please click the regis tration button to RSVP. \;  \;\n\nCONTACT: globalconnections@union .wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calen dar/event/wud-global-connections-devils-lake-trip LOCATION:See Event Details\, Union South SUMMARY:WUD Global Connections: Devil's Lake Trip URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/wud-global-connections-devils-lake-trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:219548@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T170000 DESCRIPTION:Badgers for Good is a one day designathon where interdisciplina ry teams using human-centered design methods will explore problems and cre ate practical digital solution concepts. This event is sponsored by the Sc hool of Computer\, Data &\; Information Sciences and co-hosted by Desig n Interactive and the UX Club.\n\nCONTACT: leah.ujda@wisc.edu\n\nURL: http s://cdis.wisc.edu/badgers-for-good-designathon/ LOCATION:Second Floor Classrooms\, Morgridge Hall SUMMARY:Badgers for Good Designathon URL;VALUE=URI:https://cdis.wisc.edu/badgers-for-good-designathon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:214510@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T140000 DESCRIPTION:Explore the world of engineering through a free STEM outreach e vent\, interacting with student organizations\, lab tours\, hands-on activ ities\, live demonstrations\, keynote speakers in the field\, and members from industry at Engineering EXPO. Community Day runs from 9 AM - 2 PM on Saturday\, April 18th\, 2026. EXPO will be held at the University of Wisco nsin – Madison Engineering campus. All ages are welcome.\n\nCONTACT: exe cutive@engineeringexpo.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://engineeringexpo.wisc.edu/ LOCATION:1415 Engineering Dr\, Madison\, WI 53706\, USA SUMMARY:Engineering EXPO Community Day 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:https://engineeringexpo.wisc.edu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:218229@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000 DESCRIPTION:Arboretum Grady Tract. Volunteer for habitat restoration activi ties in prairies\, savannas\, and woodlands. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at Grady Tract parking lot\, sout heast corner of Seminole Hwy. and W. Beltline Frontage Rd. (No restroom fa cilities at site.) Event capacity is limited\, please arrive by 9 a.m. Mor e information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.\n\nCONTACT: 265-52 14\, mkloppenburg@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://arboretum.wisc.edu/get-involved /volunteer/work-parties/ LOCATION:Meet at Grady Tract parking lot (SE corner Seminole Hwy & W Beltli ne Frontage Rd)\, UW–Madison Arboretum SUMMARY:Ecological Restoration Work Party URL;VALUE=URI:https://arboretum.wisc.edu/get-involved/volunteer/work-partie s/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:218647@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T103000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Susan Carpenter. CST by Columbia County Master Garde ners in Pardeeville\, WI. Please register for this event by contacting the Angie W. Cox Library in Pardeeville WI either in-person or by phone: (608 ) 429-2354. This event will not be held virtually.\n\nNative plants are th e basis of sustainable\, diverse\, and beautiful gardens supporting pollin ators\, beneficial insects\, and wildlife. These gardens thrive without fe rtilizers\, pesticides\, mowing\, or supplemental watering.\n\nCONTACT: 26 3-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share /1BnmyfHzU1/ LOCATION:119 N Main St\, Pardeeville\, WI 53954-8005\, United States SUMMARY:"Gardening with Native Plants": In-Person Badger Talk in Pardeevill e\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1BnmyfHzU1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:209371@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T160000 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:20260406T234010 UID:218897@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T110000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Brad Herrick. This is a free\, in-person talk hosted on April 18\, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST by Wild Ones Kettle Moraine Chapter in Eagle\, WI. No registration necessary for this event. This event will not be held virtually. \n\nJumping worms are a new non-native\, invasive spec ies to Wisconsin and the Midwest U.S. This talk focuses on general earthwo rm biology and ecology\, potential impacts of the jumping worm to forests and gardens\, and potential control options.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badger talks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1QbqSJk3gu/ LOCATION:S91W39091 WI-59\, Eagle\, WI 53119\, United States SUMMARY:"Invasive Jumping Worms: The Impact of a New Soil Invader": In-Pers on Badger Talk in Eagle\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/1QbqSJk3gu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:219675@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T130000 DESCRIPTION:Developing\, funding\, hiring\, and supporting research pathway s for lived experience experts in community-engaged research. Community-en gaged research requires meaningful engagement of and leadership from peopl e with lived experiences of the phenomenon of study. This presentation dis cusses strategies to support (1) people with lived experiences navigating potential careers in research\, and (2) researchers and their institutions to fund\, hire\, and support the research pathways of lived experience ex perts. \nSpeakers: Dr. Lara Gerassi and Cassandra Eng\n\nCONTACT: sprinkel @wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://morgridge.wisc.edu/events/professional-developme nt/#engaged-scholars-talks-and-events\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us /meeting/register/lpcABKoySAWLEyUT9ZII4w LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Beyond Advisory Roles URL;VALUE=URI:https://morgridge.wisc.edu/events/professional-development/#e ngaged-scholars-talks-and-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:218650@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000 DESCRIPTION:Arboretum Garden Tour. Celebrate the return of spring on a flow er-filled stroll through Longenecker Horticultural Gardens’ dazzling col lection of 110 magnolia trees. Tour led by David Stevens\, garden curator and Magnolia Society International board member. Due to the popularity of this tour\, free registration through Eventbrite is required by April 14: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com. Meet at the Visitor Center.\n\nCONTAC T: 263-7888\, info@arboretum.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://uw-madison-arboretum .eventbrite.com LOCATION:Meet at Visitor Center\, UW–Madison Arboretum SUMMARY:Magnolias URL;VALUE=URI:https://uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:218648@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T140000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Patrick Liesch. This is a free\, virtual talk hoste d on April 18\, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST by Northeastern Wisconsin Master Garde ners Association. Please register for this event here: (https://www.signup genius.com/go/10C0E4FAAAB22A5F8C25-61833067-badger#/). There will be an in -person viewing of the virtual event held at the Brown County Central Libr ary Auditorium (515 Pine St\, Green Bay\, WI 54301) in addition to people being able to view at home. Link to access this event will be shared once it's created.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: ht tps://www.facebook.com/share/17t9rjBLtH/ SUMMARY:"Beneficial Backyard Bugs": Virtual Badger Talk URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/17t9rjBLtH/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:218866@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000 DESCRIPTION:Drop-in event (no registration required) to learn about our pro gram\, talk with current students\, and tour DPT program facilities.\n\nCO NTACT: 265-4815\, schubert@pt.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.med.wisc.edu/ed ucation/physical-therapy-program/events/ LOCATION:5235 Medical Sciences Center SUMMARY:Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program Open House URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/physical-therapy-program/e vents/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:218836@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T160000 DESCRIPTION:Optima Dance is the largest student-led dance organization at U W-Madison and celebrates the inclusion of people through all styles of dan ce including jazz\, contemporary\, hip-hop\, pom\, musical theater\, tap\, and more! Student choreographers and dancers rehearse their routines ever y week in preparation of this showcase. With over 40 pieces and 250 dancer s in the show this semester\, come cheer on our dancers and join Optima in dance\, fun\, and celebration!\n\nCONTACT: optima.president@gmail.com LOCATION:Shannon Hall\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Optima Dance Spring Showcase END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:215796@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T220000 DESCRIPTION:Join WUD Games for our Annual Murder Mystery event. Solve the s eries of puzzles while playing a fun character (and maybe cosplaying) to f ind out who did it. If you are interested in attending\, please fill out t his form here: Murder Mystery Interest Form!\n\nCONTACT: games@union.wisc .edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/hollywood-murder-mystery-party LOCATION:The Great Hall\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Hollywood Murder Mystery Party URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/hollywood-murder-mystery-party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:216812@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T200000 DESCRIPTION:The Blade | Hong Kong | 1995 | 35mm | 105 min. | Cantonese with English subtitles Director: Tsui Hark. Cast: Vincent Zhao\, Xiong Xin-xin \, Moses Chan.\n\n \n\nOut to avenge the death of his father\, Sword-maker Ding On (Zhao) loses his arm and is nearly killed. After convalescing\, h e develops a speeding\, whirling swordfighting technique that he plans to use on those who crippled and maimed him. Director Tsui Hark’s kinetical ly-charged spin on the Shaw Bros./Jimmy Wang Yu “one-armed swordsman” vehicles of the late 1960s is now considered one of the best HK action mov ies of its own era.\n\nCONTACT: 262-3627\, ben.reiser@wisc.edu\n\nURL: htt ps://cinema.wisc.edu/new-restorations-and-special-presentations/ LOCATION:4070 Vilas Hall SUMMARY:UW Cinematheque - New Restorations and Special Presentations URL;VALUE=URI:https://cinema.wisc.edu/new-restorations-and-special-presenta tions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234010 UID:218837@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T210000 DESCRIPTION:Optima Dance is the largest student-led dance organization at U W-Madison and celebrates the inclusion of people through all styles of dan ce including jazz\, contemporary\, hip-hop\, pom\, musical theater\, tap\, and more! Student choreographers and dancers rehearse their routines ever y week in preparation of this showcase. With over 40 pieces and 250 dancer s in the show this semester\, come cheer on our dancers and join Optima in dance\, fun\, and celebration!\n\nCONTACT: optima.president@gmail.com LOCATION:Shannon Hall\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Optima Dance Spring Showcase END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR