This document provides information about the 48th annual College Days event to be held June 7-9, 2011 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The event will include opening and closing sessions, seminars on various topics presented by UW faculty and experts, tours of the campus, and evening entertainment. Some of the seminar topics include stem cells, Norwegian folk music, cranberries, poetry, and education opportunities in Wisconsin. The document provides the schedule, registration information, and housing options for those attending the three-day conference.

1. College Days
June 7 - 9, 2011
Wisconsin Discovery
Photo by Jeff Miller
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Family Living Programs

2. Join us for the 48th annual College Days. Enjoy the special opening and closing sessions. Experience
college life and attend seminars, tours, and lectures presented by UW-Madison and UW-Extension
faculty and other experts. You’ll find many new seminars and some old favorites to stimulate
and challenge you, as people from all over Wisconsin come together to learn and relax on the
beautiful University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Don’t miss the fun at College Days 2011!
OPENING SESSION: Odd Wisconsin: Amusing CLOSING SESSION: Grandparents Leading the Way
and Perplexing Stories from Wisconsin’s Past
How can grandparents have the greatest impact on their
While Bob La Follette’s exploits as leader of grandchildren? Crowley and Link believe it is through
progressive politics are legendary, his early morning shared experiences and by setting examples of how to
exertions to save valuable government documents, live life as fully as possible, regardless of age or physical
and paintings during the disastrous 1904 capitol fire ability. As the authors of six guidebooks for grandparents
are largely unknown - until now. Erika Janik will share and leaders of a walk around Lake Superior they will
some fun and surprising stories of the people, places, share their insights.
and events of Wisconsin’s past that you didn’t learn in Kate Crowley and Mike Link, Authors and Directors,
school. Why would the University of Wisconsin have Full Circle Superior
a band play for cows? Why did legislators consider
umbrellas essential to debate on the Assembly floor Also Happening at College Days:
in the 19th century? You may find yourself surprised,
perplexed and astonished by the answers. “Amish Potpourri” conference presenter, Richard Lee
Erika Janik, Author of “Odd Wisconsin” and Dawley, will sign and sell copies of his seventh anecdotal
Producer for Wisconsin Public Radio journal book, Amish Reader about his experiences with
the Amish over two decades on Wednesday, June 8,
from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Phillips Lounge in Ogg
Hall. The soft cover book of 294 pages includes 30 of
his color photos, and normally sells for $15.95, but is
Conference Schedule reduced for the conference to $10 cash or check made
out to “Amish Insight”. Or, see his web site to order by
Day 1 - Tuesday, June 7 mail www.richarddawley.com.Richard Lee Dawley will
10:00-12:00 Check In - Ogg Hall also bring quilts from Wisconsin Amish communities for
11:45- 1:00 Lunch - Gordon Commons participants to purchase. Quilts range in price up to $450
1:00-2:00 Opening: Erika Janik each. Cash or check only.
2:30-4:30 Seminars A
5:15-6:15 Dinner - Gordon Commons Closing session presenters and authors, Kate Crowley
7:00-8:00 Sycamore Street Ensemble and Mike Link, will have copies of their book,
Grandparents Wisconsin Style: Places to Go and
Day 2 - Wednesday, June 8 Wisdom to Share available for purchase.
6:00-7:00 Integral Movement
7:15-8:30 Breakfast - Gordon Commons In-Kind Sponsorship:
7:30-8:30 Check In for Wednesday only We would like to thank the following organizations which
8:30-10:00 Seminars B provided their staff time and travel as a donation to College
10:30-12:00 Seminars C Days, enabling us to offer you 2009 registration rates!
12:15-1:30 Lunch - Gordon Commons
2:00-5:00 Tours and Lectures Eat Well Age Well WI State Cranberry
5:15-6:15 Dinner - Gordon Commons Growers Association
7:00-8:30 Gomeroke – Karaoke live band! Great Lakes Bioenergy
Research Center (GLBRC) WI Technical College System
Day 3 - Thursday, June 9
6:00-7:00 Zumba Human Nature, LLC
7:00-8:15 Breakfast - Gordon Commons
8:30-10:30 Seminars D Luther Consulting
10:45-11:45 Closing: Mike Link &
Kate Crowley United Way of Dane County
12:00-1:15 Lunch - Gordon Commons
3:00 Checkout from Ogg Hall WI Department of Public
Instruction
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3. DAY 1: TUESDAY, JUNE 7 SEMINARS (2:30 - 4:30 PM)
A1 Stem Cells 101
Become a stem cell scientist and explore the dynamic
world of stem cells. Learn how these tiny cells are
responsible for making the entire human body. Come
and interact with scientists and learn how these cells
are grown and maintained in a lab. You will observe
stem cells under a microscope and learn the pipetting
technique.Participants should wear long pants and
close toe shoes for this session. (Limit 20)
Dr. Rupa Shevde, Ph.D., Senior Scientist/Director:
Education Outreach, Morgridge Institute for
Research Photo by Jeff Miller
A2 Cooperative Extension - The Part of the A4 Cooperatives in Wisconsin
UW System Closest to the People of Cooperatives are owned and democratically
Wisconsin controlled by their members. Wisconsin has a rich
This lecture will provide participants a description history of cooperative activity, and co-ops can be
of Cooperative Extension, our history and the found across economic sectors in our state. Learn
connections to the UW System. Dean Klemme about the “cooperative difference” in Wisconsin,
will talk about the nature of UWEX educational and how co-ops contribute to our local communities
programming, partnerships with local governments today.
and volunteers, our one milllion plus educational Lynn Pitman, Outreach Specialist,
contacts per year, and the impacts that we have on University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives
lives and communities in Wisconsin.
Richard Klemme, Ph.D., Dean and Director, A5 Leaf Printing on Fabric
Cooperative Extension, UW-Extension Participants will learn how to use fresh or dried
leaves to print on a fabric of choice. Participants
A3 Norwegian Folksongs in Wisconsin: should bring a T-shirt (any color), inexpensive white
Field Recordings from the 1940’s fabric (pillow cases, shopping bags, cloth napkins or
In the 1940s Helene Stratman-Thomas, a UW handkerchiefs are fine), 3 or 4 pressed leaves (fresh
professor of Music, recorded more than 700 folk or dried all work well) and an apron. This is a fun and
songs and tunes in 25+ languages from Wisconsin’s exciting art form, no art experience necessary.
diverse peoples, including Norwegian immigrants (Limit 25)
and their descendants. This presentation combines Nancy Welch, Madison Area Artist
newly restored audio recordings, photographs of
original performers, and a wealth of biographical and A6 Vitamin D: What We Should Know
cultural evidence to offer an historical glimpse of our Learn why we need vitamin D, what happens if we
state’s vibrant Norwegian American folk culture. don’t get enough, and how much vitamin D we need.
Jim Leary, Ph.D., Professor of Folklore and Find out how to get more, and hear recent research
Scandinavian Studies, Director of the Center surrounding vitamin D.
for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures Angela Flickinger, R.D., M.P.H., C.P.,
Family Living Educator, UW-Extension
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4. DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 SEMINARS (8:30 - 10:00 AM)
B1 Wisconsin is a Circus! B4 Amish Potpourri
The Ringling Brothers Circus began their first tour The Amish come in many flavors that you can taste in
as a circus from Baraboo, Wisconsin in 1884. This this visual and dialog session where your questions
seminar will discuss the early Wisconsin history of can be sprinkled on top of the cake. The author’s 20
the Ringling Brothers and their wives. How they years of travel, research, and living with the plain people
became the #1 circus in the United States and their forged his mission - to exchange myths and lies with
eventual merger with Barnum & Bailey Circus. Today knowledge.
this circus is the largest surviving circus company in Richard Dawley, M.S., Author, Presenter, Owner;
the United States. Amish Insights
Allen Paschen, Volunteer and Consultant, Patricia Foldvary
Circus World Museum
B5 Cranberry Growing in Wisconsin
B2 Sharing Science with Youth in Your Life Cranberries have been commercially cultivated in
Discover activities that help you nurture creativity, Wisconsin since the mid 1800s. Farming cranberries
curiosity and ingenuity in youth as early as pre- evolved from the collection of wild fruit to today where
school. Based on Zinnen’s experience working with Wisconsin produces 55 to 60% of the nation’s crop. This
the National Science Foundation’s daycare center, presentation will highlight the historical, economic, and
these activities present sophisticated ideas (such as environmental aspects of sustainable cranberry farming
fairness in testing possibilities) in an elegant manner, in Wisconsin.
using simple materials. Tom Lochner, Executive Director,
Tom Zinnen, Ph.D., Outreach Specialist, Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association
UW-Madison Biotechnology Center & UWEX
B6 Foods for Mental and Emotional Health
B3 What Education Researchers Do and Join a discussion of the food-based ways to address
Why It’s Important mental imbalances ranging from moodiness to learning
Researchers at the Wisconsin Center for Education disabilities, depression, and other mental disorders. Katy
Research (WCER) work to improve American Wallace, ND RYT, of Human Nature, LLC will discuss Dr.
education by studying varied learning environments Natasha Campbell-McBride’s book, “Gut and Psychology
and their effects on students, kindergarten through Syndrome” and offer information regarding how proper
college. Of primary concern is the question of how food combining and specific sugar- and gluten- free food
educational processes and social policy can best programs can address imbalances in the digestive tract
meet the needs of students from different cultural and that relate to brain function.
educational backgrounds. Katy Wallace, N.D., M.S., CNHP, RYT, Naturopath,
Paul Baker, M.A., Senior Communicator, Human Nature, LLC
Wisconsin Center for Education Research
Photo by Bryce Richter
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5. DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 - SEMINARS (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
C1 The Heart Truth: Real Women Wear Red!
One in four women dies of heart disease. While this
is a shocking statistic we don’t stand powerless. We
can take action with gusto and glitz – no matter our
age. The participants of this fun, up-beat session will
learn about the Heart Truth program sponsored by
the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. This
program - symbolized by the “Red Dress” is making
an important difference in the lives of women across
the country. Join us for a multifaceted session that
will leave you invigorated and informed.
Denice Nycz, R.D., C.D., Gerontological Nutrition
Specialist, Eat Well Age Well Photo by Michael Forster Rothbart
C2 Small Science, Big Decisions: A Debate on
Nanotechnology C3 K-12 Education Opportunities and
Here’s an opportunity to learn about nanotechnology Challenges
and discuss the benefits and risks in areas of Mike Thompson will provide an overview of the
medicine, energy, defense, and others. Using K-12 public education system and discuss the
provided material, participants will represent an area major challenges it faces, as well as opportunities to
of nanotechnology research and then debate the improve education for our children.
distribution of funds for all areas of nanotechnology Mike Thompson, Ph.D., Deputy State Superintendent,
research. How much money should go toward your WI Department of Public Instruction
favorite area of research? You get to decide!
(Limit 30) C4 How Wisconsin Became the Dairy State
This seminar will provide participants an overview
Angela Jones, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research of the factors that led to Wisconsin becoming the
Associate, Institute for Chemical Education & nation’s dairy state and in particular the cheese
Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center state. Take a look at why, when, and how that
transformation took place.
Dean Sommer, Cheese and Food Technologist,
Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research
C5 Poetry with the Wisconsin Poet Laureate
Bruce Dethlefsen, Wisconsin Poet Laureate, will read
his poetry and discuss his mission: promoting poetry
around the state. Dethlefsen will share suggestions
for beginning poets and ideas about what makes a
good poem. Participants may be able to read a short
poem they’ve written if time permits.
Bruce Dethlefsen, M.S., Wisconsin Poet Laureate
C6 Wisconsin’s Trees and Environmental
History
Learn about the history of Wisconsin’s famous trees
from early settlement, Civil War, John Muir, and
beyond with all the environmental changes using
Henry David Thoreau’s botanical observations
from his 1861 Wisconsin visit to reveal the changed
landscape.
R. Bruce Allison, Ph.D., Consulting Arborist and
Adjunct Professor, Allison Tree Consulting Inc.
Photo by Jeff Miller
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6. General Information Conference & Housing Registration
Instructions:
Registration:
The registration deadline is May 2. After May 2, but • On-site registration for seminars, tours, and
before May 23, late registration is available for an lectures will be available as space allows and will
additional $25 fee. Registrations received after May not include meals or lodging. It will include the
23 will be honored as space permits and may not be $25 late registration fee.
able to reserve housing. Housing reservations will
be confirmed by mail or e-mail. • You may register for the complete conference or
Conference registrations will be confirmed by mail. for June 8th only.
Housing: • To register for seminars, rank your 1st, 2nd, and
Single and double rooms are available for women, 3rd choices for each time period. If attending
men, and couples in the new Ogg Hall. Housing June 8th only, fill in choices for just that day.
fees are due with registration and are payable by
check, money order, or credit card. • Seminars and tours will be filled on a first-come
first- served basis. We will make every attempt
Seminar Locations: to honor your first or second choice. We cannot
Seminars are held in campus buildings, many of guarantee that you will be placed in a particular
which are within walking distance from Ogg Hall. session with a friend.
School buses will transport participants to tour sites.
If you need special accommodations due to limited • For Wednesday afternoon, register either for
mobility and/or health concerns, please contact the tours or lectures that you desire. Rank your
College Days at 888-391-4255 by May 16. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices. Remember, tours and
lectures are at the same time.
Parking:
Parking must be pre-purchased separately from • You must indicate your plans to attend evening
the conference and housing registration. Parking entertainment or morning exercise programs on
instructions and application will be sent with the the registration form. This enables us to plan
confirmation letter. This year participants will NOT room set up and other details for these sessions.
be able to purchase parking permits on-site at Ogg
Hall during check in. Parking on campus is limited. • Complete the Housing Reservation information, if
We encourage the use of public transportation or lodging is needed. Enter your housing amount on
car pools. If you have a handicapped parking permit, the registration form after “Housing”.
please bring it with you.
• If you register after May 2, there is a $25 late fee.
Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel your registration 10 working days prior • Confirmation letters with more details will be sent
to the program (May 23), you will be charged an to all registrants. If seminar availability changes,
administrative fee of $25. If you cancel less than you will be notified.
10 working days prior to the program, you will be
charged the entire fee.
Photo by Jeff Miller To Register:
Questions About College Days:
You can register one of three ways.
Conference: 1-888-391-4255 or
1. Complete the registration form and mail
608-262-1411 it with payment to the address indicated:
College Days - The Pyle Center
conference@ces.uwex.edu 702 Langdon Street
Madison, WI 53706
Registration: 608-265-2955
2. Fax the completed form to 608-265-3163.
Housing: 608-262-5576
3. Call 608-265-2955 to register by phone.
Parking: 608-263-6667
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7. Conference and Housing Registration Form – College Days 2011
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________________ State/Zip Code _________________________
County (if Wisconsin) _____________________________ Phone:(______)____________________________
E-mail __________________________________________________________________________________
Attending: ____ June 7-9 ____ June 8 only Do you want CEU credit? __yes __no
How many years have you attended College Days? _______________
Emergency Contact Information Daytime phone_______________________________________________
Name___________________________________________Relationship:____________________________
Please list known allergies or medical conditions which we should be aware of: _________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Housing and Meals Registration Attendance and Payment Information
*Participants must choose meals only or housing option if
registering for all 3 days I plan to attend:
___June 7, 8, & 9 (complete conference) $140
Please check the days you plan to stay: ___June 8 only (includes meals) $ 75
____June 6 - 9 ____$161.40 Double
(Early Arrival) ____$222.75 Single Additional Items:
Monday 6/6: room only ___Late Registration Fee (after May 2) $ 25
Tuesday 6/7: lunch, dinner, room ___Housing: (enter housing amount) $______
Wednesday 6/8: breakfast, lunch, dinner, room ___Meals only option $ 54.75
Thursday 6/9: breakfast, lunch
____June 7, 8 & 9 ____$125.85 Double Total Amount Enclosed $___________
____$166.75 Single
Tuesday 6/7: lunch, dinner, room Payment Method:
Wednesday 6/8: breakfast, lunch, dinner, room
Thursday 6/9: breakfast, lunch ___ Check or Money Order,
payable to UW-Extension
__Meals only: ____$ 54.75
___Credit Card, please circle: Mastercard VISA
For housing, please check all that apply:
__Double Room ____Male American Express Discover
__Single Room ____Female
__Disability or limitations Card# _____________________________________
__Choose a roommate for me based on my
criteria. Exp. Date (month/year) _______________________
__I would like the person indicated below to be
my roommate during College Days. Cardholder’s Name (print)
Name: ____________________________________ __________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________
Please choose seminars, tours,
City/State/Zip: _______________________________
and lectures on the reverse side!
Male ______Female_____
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8. Conference Choices
Day 1: June 7 Day 3: June 9
Afternoon Seminar A (Rank 1st, 2nd & 3rd choices) Morning Exercise (mark if you plan to attend)
__ A1 Stem Cells 101 __ Zumba
__ A2 Cooperative Extension – The Part of the
UW System Closest to the People of Wisconsin Morning Seminars D
__ A3 Norwegian Folksongs in Wisconsin: (Rank 1st, 2nd & 3rd choices)
Field Recordings from the 1940s __ D1 Wisconsin Brewing Traditions
__ A4 Cooperatives in Wisconsin __ D2 Our University of Wisconsin System
__ A5 Leaf Painting on Fabric __ D3 The Flavor of Wisconsin: History
__ A6 Vitamin D: What We Should Know and Culture through Recipes
__ D4 The Impact of Volunteering
Evening Entertainment (mark if you plan to attend) __ D5 Wool Wet Felted Pouch or Purse
__ Sycamore Street Ensemble, You Betcha Life! __ D6 Learn your “Real Colors”
__ D7 Doing DNA: The Code of Life
Day 2: June 8
Three options for submitting your registration:
Morning Exercise (mark if you plan to attend) 1. Mail this completed Conference and Housing
Integral Movement Registration Form with check or credit card to:
College Days - The Pyle Center
Morning Seminar B (Rank 1st, 2nd & 3rd choices) 702 Langdon Street Madison, WI 53706
__ B1 Wisconsin is a Circus! 2. Fax form to 608-265-3163
__ B2 Sharing Science with Youth in Your Life 3. Call Gloria at 608-265-2955
__ B3 What Education Researchers Do and
Why It’s Important Conference & Housing Registration Instructions:
__ B4 Amish Potpourri
__ B5 Cranberry Growing in Wisconsin On-site registration for seminars, tours, and lectures is
__ B6 Foods for Mental and Emotional Health available as space allows and will not include meals or
lodging. It will include the $25 late registration fee.
Morning Seminar C (Rank 1st, 2nd & 3rd choices)
__ C1 The Heart Truth: Real Women Wear Red! You may register for the complete conference or for
__ C2 Small Science, Big Decisions: June 8th only. To register for seminars, rank your 1st,
A Debate on Nanotechnology 2nd & 3rd choices for each time period. If attending
__ C3 K-12 Education Opportunities and Challenges June 8th only, fill in choices for just that day.
__ C4 How Wisconsin Became the Dairy State
__ C5 Poetry with the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Seminars and tours will be filled on a first-come first-
__ C6 Wisconsin’s Trees and Environmental History served basis. We will make every attempt to honor your
first or second choice. We cannot guarantee that you
Afternoon Lecture or Tour will be placed in a particular session with a friend.
(Rank 1st, 2nd & 3rd choices)
Lectures For Wednesday afternoon, register for either the tour
__ L1 We are Futuremakers! Wisconsin’s or lecture that you desire. Rank 1st, 2nd & 3rd choices.
Technical College System (2:00 - 3:15) Remember, tours and lectures are at the same time.
__ L2 The Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Quilt
(3:30 - 4:45) You must indicate your plans to attend evening
__ L3 Bioenergy: Sustainability Opportunities entertainment or morning exercise programs on the
and Challenges (3:30 - 4:10) registration form. This enables us to plan room set up
and other details for these sessions.
Tours
__ T1 Wisconsin State Capitol (2:45 - 4:15) Complete the Housing Reservation information, if
__ T2 Ice Age Trail (2:00 - 4:30) lodging is needed. Enter your housing amount on the
__ T3 Little Norway (2:30 - 5:00) registration form after “Housing”. If you register after
__ T4 UW-Madison Tour (2:00 - 4:30) May 2, there is a $25 late fee.
__ T5 Aztalan State Park (1:45 - 4:30)
__ T6 Wisconsin Institutes of Discovery (2:45 - 4:30) Confirmation letters with more details will be sent to all
registrants. If seminar availability changes, you will be
Evening Entertainment (mark if you plan to attend) notified.
__ Gomeroke 11-12
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9. DAY 2: WEDNESDAY , JUNE 8 - AFTERNOON (2:00 - 5:00 PM )
Lectures
L1 We are Futuremakers! L2 The Wisconsin L3 Bioenergy: Sustainability
Wisconsin’s Technical Sesquicentennial Quilt Opportunities and
College System (3:30 - 4:45) Challenges
(2:00 - 3:15) Enjoy the story of how and why this (3:30 - 4:10)
Wisconsin’s Technical College historic quilt was made. The quilt has Second-generation bioenergy
System has been helping been seen by millions of people, not technologies have the potential
students and employers shape only here in wonderful Wisconsin, to address multiple sustainability
their futures for 100 years. With but also at the Smithsonian Folk Life issues. They can provide a
innovative teaching methods, Festival in Washington, D.C. and at the renewable alternative to fossil fuels
cutting-edge technology, and People’s Day Festival in Chiba, Japan. and a corresponding reduction in
education programs that reflect Pat will share interesting details of the greenhouse gas emissions. The
the needs of the global knowledge community’s involvement along with basis of these technologies is
economy, Wisconsin’s 16 her own work on this commemorative focused on the use of fibrous plant
technical colleges and 400,000 quilt. She will also have a trunk show of materials including switchgrass
students are changing lives every some of her award winning quilts. This and corn stover (the non-grain
day. Come learn more about the is a presentation you are sure to enjoy portion of the corn plant). Use of
rich history and bright future of whether you are a quilter or not! such materials also creates the
the Wisconsin Technical College Patricia Ehrenberg possibility of producing biomass
System. Experience for yourself for biofuel production that does
what technical college education not compete with food crops. The
is all about. Participants will challenge is to find the technologies
have the opportunity to engage to economically convert these
in a “hands on” exercise similar fibrous plant materials into liquid
to those conducted in a typical fuels. Great Lakes Bioenergy
technical college course and learn Research Center (GLBRC) is a
more about technical college multi-disciplinary effort funded by
continuing education programs. the Department of Energy (DOE)
Morna Foy, M.P.A, Vice President, that includes over 300 researchers
Policy & Government from 12 different institutions.
Relations, WI Technical Dr. John M. Greenler, Director
College System of Education & Outreach,
Photo by Jeff Miller Great Lakes Bioenergy
Research Center
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10. DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 - AFTERNOON (2:00 - 5:00 PM )
Tour Choices
T1 Wisconsin State Capitol (2:45 - 4:15) T4 UW-Madison Tour (2:00 - 4:30)
On October 25, 1836, the first Wisconsin Legislature Come see the UW Memorial Union, Red Gym,
convened in a rented building located in old Belmont Bascom Hill, the lakeshore, student dorms, Allen
(now Leslie, Lafayette County). A long struggle Centennial Gardens, Camp Randall and more!
ensued regarding a permanent location for state This tour, led by UW-Madison students, will take
government. Eventually, Madison was chosen to be participants through the campus by bus and on foot
the site. This is our third capitol building in Madison to provide the most comprehensive UW-Madison
and was completed in 1917 at a cost of $7.25 million! tour yet! Participants will also have the opportunity to
Tour the different rooms within this historic building stop at Babcock Hall for famous Babcock ice cream.
and Wisconsin landmark. Participants may see the (Limit 45)
Rotunda, Supreme Court, Governor’s Conference
Room, Assembly, Senate and the North Hearing T5 Aztalan State Park (1:45 - 4:45)
Room (all subject to availability). (Limit 40) Aztalan State Park contains Wisconsin’s most
important archaeological site. It showcases an
ancient Middle-Mississippian village that thrived
between A.D. 1000 and 1300. Archaeologists say
that the occupants had cultural traditions in common
with Cahokia, a large Middle-Mississippian settlement
near East St. Louis, Illinois. The people who settled
Aztalan built large, flat-topped pyramidal mounds and
a stockade around their village. They hunted, fished,
and farmed on the floodplain of the Crawfish River.
Come see portions of the stockade and two mounds
that have been reconstructed in the park. (Limit 40)
T6 Wisconsin Institutes of Discovery (2:45 - 4:30)
What sparks discovery? That’s the question
scientists, business leaders, architects and many
Photo by Bryce Richter others asked themselves in the process of dreaming
up the new Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. The
result is a stunning, one-of-a-kind building that
encourages new ways to think about, practice, and
engage with science. See how the past and present
T2 Ice Age Trail (2:00 - 4:30) come together in this new building to pave the way
Some ten-thousand years ago the last of the for a future designed to spark discovery. The tour
great ice sheets receded from the North American includes the entire first floor of the Town Center and
continent leaving Wisconsin with a sculpted the Embedded Teaching Lab on the second floor.
landscape that holds the secrets of the great Ice Age. (Limit 40)
Join us as we amble through this world-renowned
landscape on the Verona Segment of the Ice Age
National Scenic Trail. Learn about the visionaries
who helped establish this National Scenic Trail and
the dedicated volunteers that continue to build and
maintain this Wisconsin natural gem. (Limit 40)
Karen Malhiot, Ice Age Trail Alliance
T3 Little Norway (2:30 - 5:00)
Little Norway is an outdoor folk museum featuring
the Norway Building from the 1893 World’s Fair. This
National Historic Landmark is located in beautiful
southwestern Wisconsin, just east of Blue Mounds.
A Scandinavian gift shop featuring imported jewelry,
books, textiles, and wood carvings is open to visitors. Photo by Jeff Miller
(Limit 52)
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11. DAY 3: THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011 SEMINARS (8:30-10:30 AM)
D3 The Flavor of Wisconsin: History and
Culture through Recipes
Wisconsin’s food traditions reflect the richness
of an ethnically and agriculturally diverse region.
Terese Allen shares the stories behind such varied
foodways as cream puffs, Hmong egg rolls, and
brandy old fashioneds. Discover the amazing
cornucopia of what Wisconsinites have gathered,
grown, produced, cooked, and eaten. Allen is co-
author of the expanded second edition of “The Flavor
of Wisconsin,” a history of food and cooking in the
Badger State with more than 450 recipes. (Limit 100)
Terese Allen, Author and food columnist
D4 The Impact of Volunteering
Participants will discuss the status of volunteering in
Wisconsin, and where and how volunteers can make
the greatest impact on community issues. Learn
about resources for finding meaningful opportunities,
ways to volunteer as a family, and trends in
volunteerism. (Limit 30)
Kathy Martinson, Director, United Way
Volunteer Center
D5 Wool Wet Felted Pouch or Purse
Come create a small pouch, bag or purse using
colorful wool roving (wool before it is spun into wool)
enhanced with colorful threads. Wet felting with wool
is an old art form being taken to a new level with
bright colors and applications (this is not knitting and
felting). Bring a large button, bead or other object for
a clasp/closure if you have one, an apron and a small
towel. (Limit 25)
Nancy Welch, Madison Area Artist
D1 Wisconsin Brewing Traditions
Owens Brewery, which began brewing in 1840 is D6 Learn your “Real Colors”
considered the first brewery in Milwaukee. With the Have you ever wondered why some people keep
influx of German Immigrants, the art and production lists? Why others don’t plan? Why some friends
of beer brewing flourished. The lecture includes constantly want to talk? Why a co-worker always
history of farm breweries, commercial breweries, has to ask, “Why”? Each of us has a different “Real
ancillary industries such as coopers, ice harvesting, Color” preference - blue, orange, gold, or green.
malting and hops. We will consider the rise and Learning your preference and others will help you
demise of Wisconsin’s local breweries as well as recognize, accept and learn to value the differences
those that “made Milwaukee famous.” in others. (Limit 30)
Gary Luther, Retired, Miller Brewing Company, Rene Mehlberg, 4-H Youth Development Educator,
Museum of Beer and Brewing UW-Extension, Cooperative Extension,
Winnebago County
D2 Our University of Wisconsin System
The University of Wisconsin System is recognized D7 Doing DNA: The Code of Life
for excellence nationally and internationally. Twenty- Dive into DNA and explore the information molecule
six campuses and UW-Extension offer a plethora of of life. Get a feel for DNA by handling magnetic
opportunities for people of all ages. Join us to learn models, through examining UW’s unique DNA
more about organization, opportunity, and details of Fountain, and by building a Human DNA Model.
what makes our public institutions of higher education Extract DNA from wheat germ, analyze a sample
great. of salmon DNA, and tour the Biotech Center’s DNA
Denny Roark, Outreach Specialist, Sequencing and Synthesis Labs.
UW System Administration Tom Zinnen, Ph.D., Outreach Specialist,
UW-Madison Biotechnology Center & UWEX
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12. College Days
June 7 - 9, 2011
Madison, WI 53706
Wisconsin Discovery Family Living Programs
432 N. Lake Street, Room 301
Photo by Jeff Miller
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Photo by Jeff Miller
Photo by Jeff Miller
All photos © UW-Madison Communications
College Days: Wisconsin Discovery will feature sessions
highlighting our unique history, culture,
people and traditions.
A set of workshops will cover Wisconsin’s
education systems, from kindergarten
through post-secondary education, and Family Living Programs
their importance to Wisconsin’s economy.
You may also learn about how Wisconsinites became
Cheeseheads, Brewers and environmentalists.
Learn how Wisconsin became the home of the Ringling
Brothers Circus, the birthplace of stem cell science and a
leader in research on alternative energy! 11-12