Events
Upcoming Events
2026 Undergraduate Symposium
April 17th, 9:30am–5:30pm
The Undergraduate Symposium is UW-Madison's largest annual showcase of undergraduate research, scholarly achievement, community-engaged work, and creativity. Over 600 undergraduates present projects from all areas of study at this event each year. All are welcome to attend. Join us to celebrate undergraduate accomplishments, learn, be inspired, and make new connections!
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Grady Tract
April 18th, 9:00am–12:00pm
Volunteer for habitat restoration activities in prairies, savannas, and woodlands. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at Grady Tract parking lot, southeast corner of Seminole Hwy. and W. Beltline Frontage Rd. (No restroom facilities at site.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Magnolias
Arboretum Garden Tour
April 18th, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Celebrate the return of spring on a flower-filled stroll through Longenecker Horticultural Gardens’ dazzling collection 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.
Nature Hike in the Wingra Oak Savanna
Arboretum
April 19th, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Meet at Arbor Dr parking lot (off Monroe St), UW–Madison Arboretum
Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, this walk may cover sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at Arbor Dr. parking lot, off Monroe St. (No restroom facilities at site.)
Family Nature Program: Love the Earth
Arboretum
April 19th, 1:30pm–3:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
This program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. Nature walk: 1:30–2:30 p.m., activities: 2:30–3:30 p.m. Adults must attend. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Spring Symposium - Center for Ecology and the Environment - Day 1
Keynote: Dr. Aimée Classen (U of Michigan)
April 20th, 2:00pm–6:00pm
The two-day symposium features keynote talks by Dr. Aimée Classen of the University of Michigan on global change and ecosystem ecology. It also includes research talks and posters by UW–Madison students and post‑docs showcasing new work in ecology and environmental science. Please register in advance here: https://forms.gle/sJkVEXTNtPc2DYzH6
Rock Mackie Lectureship in New Technology and Entrepreneurship
The Goal is Clinical Use: From CT Planning to Upright Radiotherapy
April 20th, 3:30pm–5:00pm
1325 Health Sciences Learning Center
The Department of Medical Physics invites you to the inaugural lecture of the newly established Rock Mackie Lectureship in New Technology and Entrepreneurship. This endowed annual symposium is dedicated to bringing leading inventors in medical technology to campus, offering students and faculty the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge ideas and the people behind them.
Spring Symposium - Center for Ecology and the Environment - Day 2
Keynote: Dr. Aimée Classen (U of Michigan)
April 21st, 2:00pm–6:00pm
The two-day symposium features keynote talks by Dr. Aimée Classen of the University of Michigan on global change and ecosystem ecology. It also includes research talks and posters by UW–Madison students and post‑docs showcasing new work in ecology and environmental science. Please register in advance here: https://forms.gle/sJkVEXTNtPc2DYzH6
ORCID and SciENcv for NIH Biographical Sketches
Taught by Paije Wilson and Trisha Adamus, Ebling librarians
April 22nd, 12:00pm–1:00pm
In May 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will be requiring Senior/Key Personnel to link their ORCID ID to SciENcv and eRA Commons, and will also be requiring the use SciENcv for NIH Biographical Sketches. This virtual workshop will walk you through how to create an ORCID profile, show you how to link ORCID to SciENcv and eRA Commons, and demonstrate the basics of creating an NIH Biographical Sketch in SciENcv.
Water@UW-Madison Spring Symposium
Blue Futures
April 22nd, 2:00pm–5:00pm
Holt Program Room, Kronshage Hall, 1650 Kronshage Dr. (Lakeshore Region)
How will emerging technologies and evolving policies transform water systems? Join us at Blue Futures, the Water@UW-Madison Spring Symposium, where we will explore how innovations and advancements are shaping water research and sustainability.