Events
Upcoming Events
Class: History of the Arboretum’s Lost City
Arboretum
November 22nd, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Explore the history and mysteries of the failed Lake Forest development project and the land that became part of the Arboretum. More than a century has elapsed! This indoor class will cover the personalities involved, why the project didn’t succeed, and the current status of the area. Instructor: Kathy Miner, Arboretum naturalist. Fee: $20. Register by November 18. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Nature Walk: The CCC and the Arboretum
Arboretum
November 23rd, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
In 1935, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) set up its only camp on a university campus. More than 200 men served at Camp Madison before it closed in 1941. Learn how they contributed to the restoration of native Wisconsin ecosystems and walk through the landscape they helped create. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Scenic Stroll
Arboretum
November 30th, 1:00pm–2:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
This gently paced walk explores ecological communities near the Visitor Center. Themes may include the land, plants, animals, other organisms, phenology, and ecology. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Routes are wheelchair accessible when weather allows. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Genomics Seminar Series: Patrick Murphy, PhD, University of Rochester
Transcriptional Priming of Young Endogenous Transposons is Regulated by ANP32E
December 4th, 1:30pm–2:30pm
UW Biotechnology Center Auditorium, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building
Genomics Seminar Series: Mike Sussman, PhD, UW-Madison
TBD
February 5th, 1:30pm–2:30pm
UW Biotechnology Center Auditorium, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building
Genomics Seminar Series: Sushmita Roy, PhD, UW-Madison
TBD
March 5th, 1:30pm–2:30pm
UW Biotechnology Center Auditorium, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building
Genomics Seminar Series
Speaker TBD
April 2nd, 1:30pm–2:30pm
UW Biotechnology Center Auditorium, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building
2026 Undergraduate Symposium
April 17th, 9:00am–6:00pm
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!
Genomics Seminar Series: Sara Mostafavi, PhD, University of Washington
TBD
May 7th, 1:30pm–2:30pm
UW Biotechnology Center Auditorium, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building
Dairy Symposium
presented by the Dairy Innovation Hub
May 12th, 8:00am–5:30pm
Dairy Symposium features the Dairy Innovation Hub’s most advanced research from all participating campuses. The Symposium is geared toward an academic audience and anyone who enjoys a deeper dive into research. Attendees will hear thought-provoking plenary sessions, research talks from each of the Hub’s four priority areas, flash talks from students and poster presentations from Hub-funded research. This is an in-person event at Memorial Union, with recordings available after the live event.