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:20260406T234652 UID:217042@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T210000 DESCRIPTION:The UW Russian Folk Orchestra\, now in its 29th season\, is an ensemble performing Slavic and East-European folk music on authentic instr uments\, balalaikas\, domras\, and bayans. Come join us! We'll teach you h ow to play our instruments\, and you'll become a member of our very unique and fun group!\nAbility to read music is highly desirable.\n\nCONTACT: 25 9-9440\, musicdir@rfo.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://rfo.wisc.edu LOCATION:1418 Van Hise Hall SUMMARY:UW Russian Folk Orchestra Weekly Practice/Rehearsal URL;VALUE=URI:https://rfo.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:216550@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T120000 DESCRIPTION:Open Office Hours. Interested in finding more about serving abr oad for 27 months as a Peace Corps Volunteer? Need help with your applicat ion materials? Drop in to speak to the campus recruiter.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1 121\, peacecorps@international.wisc.edu\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom. us/j/93998057580 LOCATION:200 B Bascom Hall (Also offered online) SUMMARY:Peace Corps Recruiting Office END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:216722@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T130000 DESCRIPTION:LACIS Lunchtime Lecture Series. Presented by Dr. Lisa Naughton\ , Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies\, UW-Madison\n\nCONTACT: 262- 0616\, skripp@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://lacis.wisc.edu/events/\n\nONLINE: h ttps://lacis.wisc.edu/event/good-for-the-poor-good-for-the-forest-formaliz ing-smallholder-land-rights-in-the-peruvian-amazon/ LOCATION:206 Ingraham Hall (Also offered online) SUMMARY:“Good for the Poor\, Good for the Forest? Formalizing smallholder land rights in the Peruvian Amazon” URL;VALUE=URI:https://lacis.wisc.edu/events/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:217818@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T190000 DESCRIPTION:La mesa de conversación. All levels of Spanish speakers are we lcome at this informal weekly conversation table\, sponsored by the Depart ment of Spanish and Portuguese. \nFacebook: La mesa de conversación - UW Madison \nInstagram: la_mesa_de_conversacion_uw \nFAQ: https://spanport.wi sc.edu/conversation/\n\nCONTACT: srfondow@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://spanpor t.wisc.edu/department-life/conversation-tables LOCATION:The Sett\, 2nd floor\, Union South SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Table URL;VALUE=URI:https://spanport.wisc.edu/department-life/conversation-tables END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:212778@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T130000 DESCRIPTION:Have a question about one of the many Fulbright programs availa ble to UW-Madison students\, faculty\, staff\, and alumni? Heard about "Fu lbright" but aren't sure what it might mean to you? Are you an administrat or trying to assist one of your international Fulbrighters studying here a t UW-Madison? Every Wednesday we'll have drop-in hours where you can have your questions answered\, schedule a more in-depth appointment\, or just l earn more about what "Fulbright" could make possible for you!\n\nCONTACT: 265-6070\, uwfulbright@wisc.edu\n\nONLINE: https://go.wisc.edu/fulbrightdr opin LOCATION:256 Bascom Hall (Also offered online) SUMMARY:Fulbright office hours - virtual & in-person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:214880@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T180000 DESCRIPTION:hosted by International Student Services (ISS). Global Café is a biweekly event hosted by a different student organization each time. It is the perfect place to learn about new cultures while meeting other inte rnational and U.S. students. Each café will have a unique theme and activ ity which could include playing games\, engaging in conversations\, and mu ch more! \n\nAn RSVP on WIN is required to eat!\n\nCONTACT: 262-2044\, iss programs@iss.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://iss.wisc.edu/get-involved/global-caf e/ LOCATION:International Community Center (Suite 130)\, Pyle Center SUMMARY:Global Café URL;VALUE=URI:https://iss.wisc.edu/get-involved/global-cafe/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:215860@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T110000 DESCRIPTION:Virtual Info Session. Join us to learn the study abroad basics &\; how to plan ahead!\n\nWe'll cover:\n• Academics abroad\n• Choos ing a program\n• Funding tips (scholarships &\; financial aid)\n• I nternship\, research &\; fieldwork opportunities\n• &\; MORE!\n\nC ONTACT: 265-6329\, peeradvisor@studyabroad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://studya broad.wisc.edu/\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8 c4U5XzITpSA6bkpe-C8DQ LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Study Abroad 101 URL;VALUE=URI:https://studyabroad.wisc.edu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:216800@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T183000 DESCRIPTION:International Student Advisor Workshop. You have questions. We have answers! Join ISS Advisors for the “Ask Me Anything” series\, whe re you can get answers to YOUR questions. This STEM OPT AMA session will p rovide resources and information to quick questions you may have about ste ps to apply for a STEM extension\, timeline\, approval\, or reporting requ irements\, and more. Come prepared to ask questions! If you have a more co mplex question\, you may be redirected to drop-in advising or encouraged t o make an appointment with your advisor.\n\nCONTACT: 262-2044\, issprogram s@iss.wisc.edu\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97288064149 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) "Ask Me Anything" Session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:213615@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T190000 DESCRIPTION:The Spaces We're In. We’re exploring how environments—physi cal\, psychological\, cultural\, and\ndigital—shape human experience\, a nd how\, in turn\, we shape them. From architecture\nand urban planning to memory\, migration\, and digital identity\, this event will bring\ntogeth er a diverse group of voices who each approach “space” in a unique way .\n\nCONTACT: 908-297-7345\, gmunro005@gmail.com\n\nURL: https://www.tedxu wmadison.com/ LOCATION:H.F. DeLuca Forum\, Discovery Building SUMMARY:TEDxUWMadison 2026 Spring Event URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.tedxuwmadison.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:217043@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T210000 DESCRIPTION:The UW Russian Folk Orchestra\, now in its 29th season\, is an ensemble performing Slavic and East-European folk music on authentic instr uments\, balalaikas\, domras\, and bayans. Come join us! We'll teach you h ow to play our instruments\, and you'll become a member of our very unique and fun group!\nAbility to read music is highly desirable.\n\nCONTACT: 25 9-9440\, musicdir@rfo.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://rfo.wisc.edu LOCATION:1418 Van Hise Hall SUMMARY:UW Russian Folk Orchestra Weekly Practice/Rehearsal URL;VALUE=URI:https://rfo.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:216551@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T120000 DESCRIPTION:Open Office Hours. Interested in finding more about serving abr oad for 27 months as a Peace Corps Volunteer? Need help with your applicat ion materials? Drop in to speak to the campus recruiter.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1 121\, peacecorps@international.wisc.edu\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom. us/j/93998057580 LOCATION:200 B Bascom Hall (Also offered online) SUMMARY:Peace Corps Recruiting Office END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:216723@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T130000 DESCRIPTION:LACIS Lunchtime Lecture Series. Presented by Will Baynard\, PhD Candidate\, Department of History\, UW-Madison\n\nCONTACT: 262-0616\, skr ipp@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://lacis.wisc.edu/events/\n\nONLINE: https://uwm adison.zoom.us/meeting/register/yM9Bn-YiTDaOeBEPeHNeZg#/registration LOCATION:206 Ingraham Hall (Also offered online) SUMMARY:TBA URL;VALUE=URI:https://lacis.wisc.edu/events/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:215861@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T160000 DESCRIPTION:Info Session. Join us to learn the study abroad basics &\; h ow to plan ahead!\n\nWe'll cover:\n• Academics abroad\n• Choosing a pr ogram\n• Funding tips (scholarships &\; financial aid)\n• Internshi p\, research &\; fieldwork opportunities\n• &\; MORE!\n\nRegistrat ion encouraged: https://win.wisc.edu/event/11932710\n\nCONTACT: 265-6329\, peeradvisor@studyabroad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://studyabroad.wisc.edu/ LOCATION:Study Abroad Resource Center\, 301\, Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym ) SUMMARY:Study Abroad 101 URL;VALUE=URI:https://studyabroad.wisc.edu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:219472@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T170000 DESCRIPTION:This presentation asks: How can genocide education in Southern Africa be reimagined as and for reparative justice for impacted communitie s? Additionally\, how might such efforts\, in turn\, reshape North America n and European genocide education? Join Dr. Dalbo to learn about ongoing c ollaborative work with researchers and community members across three cont inents to collect oral histories to develop Ovaherero and Nama genocide cu rricula grounded in historical truth and local voices.\n\nCONTACT: 265-804 0\, europe@intl.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://europe.wisc.edu/event/george-dalb o-voices-after-violence-centering-ovaherero-and-nama-oral-histories-in-gen ocide-education/\n\nONLINE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJ_L CHY3i8q-8aSjsvrX0DgRpw7bfg09Kj43iwnw-jAvy6oQ/viewform?usp=dialog LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:George Dalbo\, "Voices After Violence: Centering Ovaherero and Nama Oral Histories in Genocide Education" URL;VALUE=URI:https://europe.wisc.edu/event/george-dalbo-voices-after-viole nce-centering-ovaherero-and-nama-oral-histories-in-genocide-education/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:214888@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000 DESCRIPTION:hosted by International Student Services (ISS). PEACE is a free \, informal\, non-credit English conversation and cultural exchange table hosted by staff members and student employees of International Student Ser vices (ISS).\n\nPEACE focuses on intercultural sharing and learning\, cult ural adjustment support\, and community-building through English conversat ion practice. It is open to the full UW-Madison international community: i nternational students\, scholars\, employees\, and their family members. U .S. American students are also welcome to join!\n\nCONTACT: 262-2044\, iss programs@iss.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://iss.wisc.edu/get-involved/peace/ LOCATION:International Community Center (Suite 130)\, Pyle Center SUMMARY:PEACE (Practicing English and Cultural Exchange) URL;VALUE=URI:https://iss.wisc.edu/get-involved/peace/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:217819@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T190000 DESCRIPTION:La mesa de conversación. All levels of Spanish speakers are we lcome at this informal weekly conversation table\, sponsored by the Depart ment of Spanish and Portuguese. \nFacebook: La mesa de conversación - UW Madison \nInstagram: la_mesa_de_conversacion_uw \nFAQ: https://spanport.wi sc.edu/conversation/\n\nCONTACT: srfondow@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://spanpor t.wisc.edu/department-life/conversation-tables LOCATION:The Sett\, 2nd floor\, Union South SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Table URL;VALUE=URI:https://spanport.wisc.edu/department-life/conversation-tables END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:212779@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000 DESCRIPTION:Have a question about one of the many Fulbright programs availa ble to UW-Madison students\, faculty\, staff\, and alumni? Heard about "Fu lbright" but aren't sure what it might mean to you? Are you an administrat or trying to assist one of your international Fulbrighters studying here a t UW-Madison? Every Wednesday we'll have drop-in hours where you can have your questions answered\, schedule a more in-depth appointment\, or just l earn more about what "Fulbright" could make possible for you!\n\nCONTACT: 265-6070\, uwfulbright@wisc.edu\n\nONLINE: https://go.wisc.edu/fulbrightdr opin LOCATION:256 Bascom Hall (Also offered online) SUMMARY:Fulbright office hours - virtual & in-person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:216163@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T133000 DESCRIPTION:"Managing Byzantine Heritage in the Modern World: The Developme nt of Byzantine Studies in Turkey" by Prof. Koray Durak (Bosphorus Univers ity\, Istanbul\, Turkey). This lecture traces the evolution of Byzantine s tudies in Turkey from the late Ottoman period to the present\, with partic ular emphasis on the roles played by both state and non-state actors\, as well as local and foreign contributors. It examines how shifting political ideologies—including Kemalism\, nationalism\, Westernism\, and religiou s conservatism—have shaped and reshaped the study of Byzantine times. Th e talk explores how Byzantine heritage has been reinterpreted and often in strumentalized.\n\nCONTACT: 262-4213\, balgamis@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://k arpatcenter.wisc.edu/ LOCATION:Curti Lounge\, 5233 Mosse Humanities Building\, Mosse Humanities B uilding SUMMARY:Kemal H. Karpat Center for Turkish Studies/Karpat Lecture URL;VALUE=URI:https://karpatcenter.wisc.edu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:216584@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000 DESCRIPTION:Karpat Lecture with Koray Durak. This lecture traces the evolut ion of Byzantine studies in Turkey from the late Ottoman period to the pre sent\, with particular emphasis on the roles played by both state and non- state actors\, as well as local and foreign contributors. It examines how shifting political ideologies—including Kemalism\, nationalism\, Western ism\, and religious conservatism—have shaped and reshaped the study of B yzantium time.\n\nCONTACT: 262-3379\, events@creeca.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https ://creeca.wisc.edu/event/managing-byzantine-heritage-in-the-modern-world-t he-development-of-byzantine-studies-in-turkey-karpat-lecture-with-koray-du rak/\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/98355428469?pwd=uaZxJUhCzeWFNU ryCSy9g0KEwMKBnY.1 LOCATION:5233 Mosse Humanities Building (Also offered online) SUMMARY:Managing Byzantine Heritage in the Modern World: The Development of Byzantine Studies in Turkey URL;VALUE=URI:https://creeca.wisc.edu/event/managing-byzantine-heritage-in- the-modern-world-the-development-of-byzantine-studies-in-turkey-karpat-lec ture-with-koray-durak/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T234652 UID:216878@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000 DESCRIPTION:hosted by International Student Services (ISS) and Amanda Genne rman with Pines &\; Bach LLP. The ISS Law Series facilitates experts fr om outside of ISS to come and present about immigration related topics bey ond F1 and J1 student advising. International Student Services cannot endo rse any private law firm\, for more resources please refer to the ISS webs ite. These sessions will not be recorded.\nWebinar ID\n986 9174 3978\n\nCO NTACT: 262-2044\, kathleen.finnegan@iss.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://iss.wisc. edu/resources/\n\nONLINE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/98691743978?pwd=Uvx3 c04XZ1vpzkf7yjdJjmf82SgAwm.1 LOCATION:International Community Center (Suite 130)\, Pyle Center (Also of fered online) SUMMARY:ISS Law Series: Introduction to Family-based Permanent Residency URL;VALUE=URI:https://iss.wisc.edu/resources/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR