Events
Upcoming Events
Family Nature Program: Mighty Migrations
Arboretum
October 18th, 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 and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Azure Research Day 2026
October 21st
Azure Research Day brings together UW-Madison researchers (including the School of Madison Public Health), the Microsoft Azure team, and UW-Madison's Division of Information and Technology (DoIT) Research Cyberinfrastructure and Cloud teams. The day will allow UW-Madison researchers, teaching faculty, and Microsoft team members to give 30-minute presentations on how they use Azure in their work. We also plan to have a 2-hour Azure hands-on workshop. Register In Person https://go.wisc.edu/u5qd56
Graduate Women In Science Visit with USDA Forest Products Lab: Panel and Tour
October 22nd, 1:00pm–4:00pm
1 Gifford Pinchot Dr, Madison, WI
Please join Graduate Women In Science for a panel and tour at the USDA Forest Products Lab on Thursday, October 22nd from 1-4 pm. This visit will coincide with National Forest Products Week! The address for the visit is 1 Gifford Pinchot Dr, Madison, WI 53726. The link to register is below. This event is open to all UW–Madison graduate students. Registration will close on Wednesday, October 14th. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Amanda at aallender@wisc.edu.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Curtis Prairie Area
October 24th, 9:00am–12:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at the Visitor Center. (No restroom facilities.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Full Moon Night Walk
Arboretum
October 24th, 5:30pm–7:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk (full moon October 25). Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, register through Eventbrite by October 20: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Touring the Lost City
Arboretum
October 25th, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
In the 1920s, developers planned a "Venice of the North," to be called Lake Forest. That land is now part of the Arboretum. Hike to the site of the failed subdivision, discovering construction remnants along the way. Tour entails stepping over obstacles. Free, space is limited. Advance registration is required and opens October 1: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com. Registration closes October 21 or when full. Meet at the Visitor Center. See also November 1 tour.
Data Centers and the Grid
Forward in Energy Forum
October 27th, 4:30pm–5:15pm
1115 Wisconsin Energy Institute
The rapid expansion of data centers could create an unprecedented surge in energy demand, reshaping an electric grid built over the past 150 years. How does the addition of hyperscale data centers affect current grid reliability and future planning? What solutions are being explored to maintain reliability and affordability? Join us to explore the impacts of data centers on power systems—both real-time operations and long-term build out of resources for the grid.
Touring the Lost City
Arboretum
November 1st, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
In the 1920s, developers planned a "Venice of the North," to be called Lake Forest. That land is now part of the Arboretum. Hike to the site of the failed subdivision, discovering construction remnants along the way. Tour entails stepping over obstacles. Free, space is limited. Advance registration is required and opens October 1: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com. Registration closes October 28 or when full. Meet at the Visitor Center. See also October 25 tour.
Exploring Teaching Careers at Research Universities
Learn about teaching faculty careers in this online panel of CIRTL alumni who are now junior faculty at research universities.
November 2nd, 11:00am–12:00pm
In this online panel, we’ll hear from CIRTL alumni who now work as teaching professors at research universities around the US. Faculty members who primarily teach, rather than do research, have become increasingly important for delivering courses at research universities. Alumni will share what their jobs are like, how they became interested in teaching, how they ended up at research institutions and how they fit within their departments, and what growth and progression can look like.
Find a Research Mentor Workshop
Learn how to get started with undergrad research
November 4th, 6:00pm–7:00pm
STEM Commons (Room 126), Steenbock Library
Are you interested in doing research as an undergrad, but aren’t sure how? Get started on your research journey with help from WISCIENCE Peer Leaders! Hear from fellow undergrads who’ve been doing research for at least a year—and they have plenty of advice and experiences to share. We’ll cover: • The benefits of doing research as an undergrad • How to find research experiences at UW–Madison • How to choose the right mentor for you • Resources to help you navigate the process