Alumni University brings together a diverse group of alumni and friends to share the excitement of a special place while experiencing college without exams and papers. Some of the University's finest faculty and staff present the latest information on timely issues of the day. The week begins with an orientation and welcome dinner and ends with a grand finale cookout and graduation ceremony. There's time for class input during the lectures and lively discussion over meals and in the corridors. In the afternoon, participants can tour the Capitol Building and State Historical Society.
Some participants like to come early and leave late to take in area attractions.
Others like to shop on State Street, sample the many ethnic restaurants, visit the Elvehjem Museum of Art, and treat themselves to our award-winning Babcock ice cream while sitting on the Memorial Union Terrace. Or combine Alumni University with visits to nearby tourist sites in southern Wisconsin for a relaxing break from your normal routine. For an extended visit to Madison, plan to come the weekend before and enjoy the popular Farmer's Market held Saturday mornings on the Capitol Square. Or stay over Friday night after the program and take in a University Summer Theatre performance.