Visitor Guide & Map

CAMPUS AND VISITOR RELATIONS WELCOME

n behalf of the entire OUniversity of Wisconsin– Madison community, thank you for choosing to visit our bustling and beautiful campus. We hope you have a great time while you are BASCOM HALL here and will carry fond memories with you when you depart.

Everyone should be able to find something here to enjoy. Your explorations might range from nanoscale engineering to the wonders of the universe. Our the- aters and galleries showcase the finest in fine arts. You can cheer on our student athletes or take in a sunset along the lakeshore. High-tech labs, peaceful gardens and historic landmarks add to UW–Madison’s unique character, which I’m confident you will find appealing.

There are thousands of Badgers studying, teaching and providing vital services to enable us to fulfill our mission of education, research and service. While this guide will help you choose the memorable places you’ll visit, we hope the people here leave you with an equally lasting impression.

On, Wisconsin!

Rebecca Blank Chancellor

You may contact Campus and Visitor Relations by: n Stopping into our visitor centers: Campus and Community Information Welcome Desk, Union South, 1308 W. Dayton Street Town Center Welcome Desk, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, 330 N. Orchard Street

2 WELCOME MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT

–Madison is known as a

UWplace where the best minds UNION SOUTH come to study, teach, examine and discover. But we’re not all work and no play. From exploring natural, historic, and architectural marvels to attending a riveting arts performance or athletic event, UW–Madison offers plentiful activities to enjoy year-round.

This guide will start you on your way, whether you are here for an hour, a day, or longer. The map in the center of this guide lists the buildings

and destinations referenced in the WISCONSIN INSTITUTES FOR DISCOVERY FOR INSTITUTES WISCONSIN guide. The letter and number key list- ed for each building will help you find them. Weekend hours may vary for some sites; please call ahead to verify.

This guide can’t list everything, so for advice, answers and tips from campus insiders, contact Campus and Visitor Relations. Cheerful students will provide the information you need to make the most of your time here.

You may contact Campus and Visitor Relations by: n Calling 608–263–2400

n Sending an email to [email protected]

n Visiting Campus and Visitor Relations online at info.wisc.edu (includes live chat) 3 POPULAR DESTINATIONS MEMORIAL UNION TERRACE

Can’t decide what to do first? The following are some favorites. Memorial Union, located on Lake Camp Randall Stadium comes alive Mendota, is where people meet, eat, on football Saturdays when 80,321 hear music and just chill. The Terrace is fans cheer on the Badgers. Visit the one of Madison’s most popular gather- UW Athletics Welcome Center for ing spots. 265–3000, union.wisc.edu. great moments in Badger history or stroll the Wisconsin Athletics Hall of Union South features great places Fame next door. to eat, as well as spaces to relax, see a movie, hear bands, and bowl. The Badger Bash prior to every home football game is also hosted here. 890–3000, union.wisc.edu.

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Insider’s Tip Be sure to plan time to take in a sunset over Lake Mendota from the Memorial Union Terrace.

Babcock Hall Dairy Store offers roughly 15 flavors of Babcock Ice Cream for sundaes, shakes and ice cream cones. 262–3045, babcockhalldairystore.wisc.edu.

The Geology Museum is a must, especially if you have children to amuse. Dinosaurs and displays will thrill them; adults will learn there, too. Find it inside Weeks Hall. 262–2399, geoscience.wisc.edu.

Chazen Museum of Art exhibits treasures from antiquities to the Renaissance to the modern. The exhibits rotate frequently and admis- sion is free. Drop-in and arranged tours are available. Closed Mondays. 263–2246, chazen.wisc.edu.

The UW–Madison Arboretum is just a few miles south of campus in the heart of the city, but its 1,260 acres take visitors to the wild side. Gardens, prairies, woods and miles of trails Contact us at 608–263–2400, will make you forget the city’s bustle. [email protected] 263–7888, uwarboretum.org. or info.wisc.edu.

5 LANDMARKS

Bascom Hill Historic District has some of the old- est buildings on campus. Civil War soldiers once drilled here, and maypole celebrations, parades, gatherings, demonstrations and romantic meetings have all taken place on the hill. As you visit, imagine the thousands of scholars that have walked the hill and buildings before you. Check out 12 plaques BASCOM HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT that describe the area’s history or schedule a tour*, 265–9500.

The Lincoln Statue has a place of honor on Bascom Hill because President Lincoln signed the Morrill Act in 1862, which designated the university as a land-grant institution. The bronze statue is the only replica of an original cast for Lincoln’s Kentucky birthplace.

The Red Gym (Armory and Gymnasium) was built in 1894 as a militia training and student recreation center. Lovingly restored and renovated, Insider’s Tip it is now a National It is a campus tradition for

Historic Landmark graduating students to

and houses student climb into Abe’s lap and

services. Visit on your whisper their dreams for

own or with a guide*, the future into his ear. 265–9500.

The Dairy Barn, Science Hall and North Hall are also National Historic Landmarks.

Contact us at 608–263–2400, [email protected] or info.wisc.edu.

6 LANDMARKS RED GYM

The Carillon Tower is 85 feet high *Guided tours for groups and houses 56 bronze bells. This of 10 or more are available carillon is one of three in Wisconsin. Visitors may climb the tower during by reservation for many the free concerts, held on Sundays at campus attractions. Please 3 p.m. during the academic year. call 265–9500 for more information.

7 SCIENCE AND DISCOVERY GEOLOGY MUSEUM GEOLOGY

At the Geology Museum, you can The Washburn Observatory offers touch rocks from a time when there public observations on clear nights were volcanoes in Wisconsin, see on the first and third Wednesdays sea creatures that used to live and of the month. Sessions begin at swim where we now walk, and stand 9 p.m. April–October and at 7:30 p.m. beneath the tusks of a mastodon. November–March. 262–9274, Find it inside Weeks Hall. 262–2399, www.astro.wisc.edu. geoscience.wisc.edu. Stop into nearly any academic build- The Physics Museum inside ing during the week and enjoy the Chamberlin Hall will engage your displays, exhibits and galleries you’ll inner scientist. physics.wisc.edu. discover. For starters, try natural his- tory displays in Birge Hall (lobby) and Noland Hall (first floor), enormous Insider’s Tip African beetles and brilliant butter- You can stargaze with telescopes flies in the Insect Research Displays on the rooftop deck at the in Russell Laboratories (3 north), UW Space Place. cutaway engines in Mechanical Engineering (lobby), or ponder ‘400 million years ago’ in the ‘rockin’est’ courtyard in the country in Weeks Hall. Find more on your own almost anywhere on campus.

8 CAMPUS MAP INDEX (see next page)

A F O V Adams Adams Residence Hall (C6) FldHs Field House (E5) * Observatory Drive Scenic Overlook (C6) VanHs Van Hise Hall (C7) * Admissions, Undergraduate - see 702W FltSv Fleet & Service Garage (E7) ObHOf Observatory Hill Office Building (C7) VanVL Van Vleck Hall, E. B. (C7) AgBul Agricultural Bulletin Building (C6) Fluno Fluno Center for Executive Education (D9) Obsrv Observatory, Washburn (C6) VAHsp Veterans Administration Hospital (D1) AgDns Agricultural Dean’s Residence (C5) FPL Forest Products Laboratory (C2) Ogg Ogg Residence Hall, Frederic A. (E8) VetDLab Veterinary Diagnostics Lab (D4) AgEnB Agricultural Engineering Building (C6) VetMd Veterinary Medicine Building (C4) AgEnL Agricultural Engineering Laboratory (C5) G P Vilas Vilas Communication Hall (D8) AgHl Agricultural Hall (C6) Phlps Phillips Residence Hall, Vel (B4) * Allen Centennial Gardens (C5) GnBtC Genetics-Biotechnology PPGS Physical Plant - Grounds Storage (C3) W AFCH American Family Children’s Hospital (C1) Center Building (D6) ChmHl Physics Museum (D7) Wasmn Waisman Center (C1) AnSci Animal Science Building (C5) * Geology Museum (E7) * Picnic Point WlnGh Greenhouse-Walnut Street (C3) * Arboretum Gilmn Gilman House (C5) PlnSc Plant Sciences (C6) WHtCL Heating and Cooling Plant-Walnut Street (D3) * Armory & Gymnasium (Red Gym) (C8) GdmnSB Goodman Softball Complex (B2) Police Police & Security Facility WARF WARF Office Building (C3) ArtLft Art Lofts (E9) Gdnht Goodnight Hall, Scott H. (B4) PrtBt Porter Boathouse (C5) WtrSc Water Science and Engineering Lab (C8) AthOp Athletic Operations Building (E5) Gordn Gordon Dining and Event Center (D9) AOSS Atmospheric Oceanic & Space Grngr Grainger Hall (D8) Pltry Poultry Research Laboratory (C4) Wtrs Waters Residence Hall, Elizabeth (C7) Sciences Building (E7) GmNat Gymnasium-Natatorium (C4) PrmtC Primate Center, Wisconsin (E7) Weeks Weeks Hall for Geological Sci, L. G. (E7) PrmtL Primate Lab, Harlow (E7) Wendt Wendt Commons, Kurt F. (D6) B H Psych Psychology Building, W. J. Brogden (D7) WCCgn West Campus Cogeneration Facility (C3) Babck Babcock Hall (C5) HsLmgy Hasler Laboratory of Limnology, Pyle Pyle Center (C9) White White Hall, Helen C. (C8) * Babcock Hall Dairy Plant and Store (C5) Arthur D. (C8) R * Wisconsin Alumni Association (C9) Bardn Bardeen Medical Laboratories (C7) HSLC Health Sciences Learning Center (C2) WEI Wisconsin Energy Institute (D5) BML Barley and Malt Laboratory (D3) * Henry Mall (D6) Radio Radio Hall (C8) WID Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (D6) Brnrd Barnard Residence Hall (D8) HstrS Historical Society, State (C8) RdGym Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym) (C8) WIMR Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research (C1) Bascm Bascom Hall (C7) Horse Horse Barn (C5) Rnbhm Rennebohm Hall (C2) Witte Witte Residence Hall (D9) * Bascom Hill (C8) Hort Horticulture (C6) RussL Russell Laboratories (C5) BlsCp Bayliss Co-Op, Zoe (D8) * Howard Temin Lakeshore Path Rs&Shrn Rust, Henry & Schreiner, David Hall (E7) Z BlwAC Below Alumni Center (C9) HuEco Human Ecology (See Nicholas Hall) S ZoRes Zoology Research Building (D7) BchLab Biochemistry Laboratories, DeLuca, Hector F (D6) Hmnty Humanities Building, Mosse, George L. (D8) BchBl Biochemistry Building, DeLuca, Hector F (D6) Hmpry Humphrey Hall (C5) SocWk School of Social Work Building (D6) Street BchSc Biochemical Sciences, DeLuca, Hector F (D6) ShmnS Schuman Shelter, Carl (B4) 206B 206 Bernard Ct. (D8) BioScL Biomedical Sciences Laboratories, I SciHL Science Hall (C8) 209B 209 N. Brooks St. (D8) Hanson, Robert P (C5) Ingrm Ingraham Hall, Mark H. (C7) Seed Seed Building (C4) 215B 215-217 N. Brooks St. (D8) Biotr Biotron Laboratory (C3) Sllry Sellery Residence Hall (D8) 1220C 1220 Capitol Ct. (E7) Birge Birge Hall (D7) J SrvBL Service Building (D7) 45N 45 N. Charter St. (E7) Bock Bock Laboratories, Robert M. (C6) Jones Jones House (C5) SrvBA Service Building Annex (D7) 333E 333 East Campus Mall (D9) * Botany Garden (D7) Jorns Jorns Hall (C5) SMI Service Memorial Institute (D7) 432E 432 East Campus Mall (D8) Brdly Bradley Residence Hall, Harold C. (C5) Slctr Slichter Residence Hall (C6) 1410E 1410 Engineering Dr. (D6) BrBlg Bradley Memorial Building (C7) K SmtAn Smith Annex, Hiram (C6) 445H 445 Henry Mall (D6) KlnHl Kellner Hall (E6) SmtGh Smith Greenhouse, D. C. (C5) 502H 502 Herrick Dr. (D3) C King Greenhouse, King Hall (C6) SmtHLH Smith Hall, Hiram (C6) 505H 505 Herrick Dr. (D3) * Kohl Center, The (E9) SmtHLN Smith Residence Hall, Newell J. (E8) 509H 509 Herrick Dr. (C3) * Camp Randall Memorial Park (E6) KrnHl Kronshage Residence Hall - SocSc Social Science Building, 525H 525 Herrick Dr. (C3) CRSprt Camp Randall Sports Center (E6) Frank Holt Center (C5) Sewell, William H. (C7) 702W 702 Johnson St. (D8) * Camp Randall Stadium (E5) L Soils Soils (C6) 1645L 1645 Linden Dr. (C5) CrlnT Carillon Tower (C7) South South Hall (C7) 1910L 1910 Linden Dr. (C4) CGCtr Carson Gulley Center (C6) LBahn LaBahn Arena (E8) SeRF Southeast Recreational Facility (E9) 2105L 2105 Linden Dr. (C3) CCUt Cereal Crops Research Unit (D3) * Lakeshore Nature Preserve Stnbk Steenbock Memorial Library (C5) 2115L 2115 Linden Dr. (C3) Chdbn Chadbourne Residence Hall (D8) Lthrp Lathrop Hall (D8) Strln Sterling Hall (D7) 30NM 30 N. Mills St. (E7) ChmHl Chamberlin Hall, Thomas C. (D7) Law Law Building (C8) Stock Stock Pavilion (C5) 1433M 1433 Monroe St. (E6) ChmHs Chamberlin House (C5) Lpld Leopold Residence Hall, Aldo (C5) StovL Stovall Building, W. D.-Hygiene Lab (C6) 21N 21 N. Park St. (E8) CHtCl Heating and Cooling Plant-Charter St. (E7) * Library Mall (C8) * Student Activity Center - see 333E 711S 711 State St. (C9) * Chazen Building (D8) Lvstk Livestock Laboratory (C5) Sulvn Sullivan Residence Hall (C5) 1401U 1401 University Ave. (D6) * Chazen Museum (D8) Lowel Lowell Center (C9) Swnsn Swenson House (C5) 1610U 1610 University Ave. (D5) Chem Chemistry Building, M 1800U 1800 University Ave. (D5) F Daniels & JH Matthews (D7) T 1848U 1848 University Ave. (D5) CSC Clinical Science Center (UW Hospital) (C1) Mack Mack House (C5) Taylr Taylor Hall, Henry (D6) 901U 901 University Bay Dr. (C1) Cole Cole Residence Hall (C5) MtrSc Materials Science and Engineering TchEd Teacher Education (D7) CmpSc Computer Sciences and Statistics (D7) Building (D6) Tripp Tripp Residence Hall (C6) Public Parking Event Parking Coope Cooper Hall, Signe Skott (C2) Mcrdl McArdle Cancer Research Building (D6) Turnr Turner House (C5) transportation.wisc.edu McCln McClain Athletic Facility (D6) Lot 6 HC White Garage (C8) D MTrak McClimon Memorial Track, Dan (C3) U Lot 7 Grainger Hall Garage (D8) DryBn Dairy Barn (C4) MtSci Meat Science and Muscle Biology Lab (D5) * Union South (D6) Lot 17 Engineering Drive Ramp (D5) DryCC Dairy Cattle Center (C5) McEng Mechanical Engineering Building (D5) * University Book Store (C9) Lot 18 Monroe St./Camp Randall Meters (E6) DryFR Dairy Forage Research Center-US (C4) MdSci Medical Sciences (C7) UnvCb University Club (D8) Lot 20 University Ave Ramp (D6) Davis Davis Residence Hall, Susan B. (D8) MSC Medical Sciences Center (D7) * University Health Services - see 333E Lot 29 N. Park St. Ramp (E8) * DoIT (D7) Mkljn Meiklejohn House (D7) * University Housing Assignment Office - see 333E Lot 43 Observatory Dr. Meters (C4) DeJope DeJope Residence Hall (C4) MLibr Memorial Library (C9) * UW Athletics Welcome Center (E6) Lot 46 Lake and Johnson Ramp (D9) * Memorial Union (C8) * UW Foundation (D5) Lot 63 Children’s Hospital Garage (C1) E Merit Merit Residence Hall (E8) UWHsp UW Hospital & Clinics Lot 75 UW Hospital Ramp (C2) * East Campus Mall (D8) MicrbS Microbial Sciences Building (C5) EduBl Education Building (C8) Mdltn Middleton Building, William S. (C6) (Clinical Science Center) (C1) Lot 80 Union South Garage (D6) EduSc Educational Sciences (D7) Moore Moore Hall-Agronomy (C6) UWMFCB UW Medical Foundation Lot 83 Fluno Center Garage (D9) Elvhm Elvehjem Building, Conrad A. (D8) MIR Morgridge Institute for Research (D6) Centennial Building (C1) City of Madison State St. Campus Ramp (D9) EngCn Engineering Centers Building (D5) Music Music Hall (C8) EngHl Engineering Hall (D6) * Engineering Mall (D6) N EngRs Engineering Research Building (D6) Nchls Nicholas Hall, Nancy (C6) EH&S Environmental Health and Safety Nc-Jn Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion and Plaza (E9) Building (E8) NlsTn Nielsen Tennis Stadium (B2) Enzym Enzyme Institute (D5) NlZoo Noland Zoology Building, Lowell E. (D7) Extsn Extension Building (D9) North North Hall (C8) Visitor destinations are shown in red. Ntrnl Nutritional Sciences (C6) A A

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Space Place: Explore space while enjoying activities and presenta- tions. Reservations are required for most activities. 262–4779, spaceplace.wisc.edu. Located off campus at 2300 S. Park Street.

Wednesday Nite @ the Lab: Discover the latest in science, engineering and technology every The UW–Madison Wednesday from 7–8:15 p.m. campus enjoys an Genetics/Biotechnology Center ideal location on an (Room 1111), science.wisc.edu. isthmus between BioTrek Science Outreach: The Lakes Mendota and Biotechnology Center welcomes Monona. The lakes school and civic groups of all ages and many natural to participate in hands-on work- areas provide plenti- shops. Available with a reservation, ful opportunities for 265–2420. Genetics-Biotechnology outdoor enthusiasts Center Building, biotech.wisc.edu. of all kinds. Science Expeditions: On one Saturday each April, UW–Madison welcomes learners of all ages to experience science as discovery. science.wisc.edu.

Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery: Learn about the latest UW–Madison research, gather with friends or try hands-on science at the Town Center. 1300 University Avenue, discovery.wisc.edu GARDENS AND NATURAL AREAS

Allen Centennial Gardens features 22 different gardening styles from around GREENHOUSE SMITH D.C. the world, offering visitors a peaceful respite, a beautiful walk and a visually stimulating place to relax amid a multitude of botanical delights. Open daily sunrise to sunset. allencentennialgardens.org

Lakeshore Nature Preserve is an integral part of the campus landscape. It has 300 acres of woods, wetlands, open fields, restored prairie/savanna, and three miles of Lake Mendota shoreline, including two swimming beaches and many picnicking spots. lakeshorepreserve.wisc.edu

The Botanical Garden is located between Lathrop and Chamberlin Howard Temin Lakeshore Path halls. More than 500 species represent extends from the Memorial Union to plants from all over the world. Picnic Point. It is part of the Lakeshore The Botany Greenhouse is a refuge Nature Preserve. of greenery and serenity, showcasing more than 1,000 species in distinct Insider’s Tip aquatic, desert and tropical communi- Learn more about the ties. Tours available by appointment, Lakeshore Nature Preserve using its 262–2235, botany.wisc.edu. Located “audio trail.” Watch for the plaques inside Birge Hall. around the lakeshore area! D.C. Smith Greenhouse is a tropical conservatory with 11 growing rooms. Tours available by appointment, 262– 3844, horticulture.wisc.edu.

Contact us at 608–263–2400, [email protected] or info.wisc.edu.

9 PERFORMANCE & THE ARTS CHAZEN MUSEUM OF ART OF MUSEUM CHAZEN

The Dance Department presents con-

WISCONSIN UNION THEATER certs throughout the year in Lathrop Hall. 262–1691, dance.wisc.edu.

The School of Music presents an array of performances, including choral, orchestral, opera, band and more by faculty, students and guest artists in the Mosse Humanities Building and Music Hall. 263–9485, music.wisc.edu.

Chazen Museum of Art is home to 19,000 works dating from ancient University Theatre presents stimulating times to the present with frequent and enjoyable theater for audiences of temporary exhibitions. Tours are avail- all types and ages. theatre.wisc.edu able. 263–2246, chazen.wisc.edu.

Contact us at 608–263–2400, [email protected] or info.wisc.edu.

10 The Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection holds more than 13,000 artifacts to explore, and the Ruth Davis Design Gallery features rotating design exhibitions showcasing the work of contemporary artists, as well as UW faculty and students. Both spaces are part of the Center for Integrative Design and are located in the School of Human Ecology’s Nancy Nicholas Hall. textilecollection.wisc.edu; designgallery.wisc.edu

University gallery spaces are found in many campus locations, including:

Art Lofts Gallery, Insider’s Tip 111 North Frances Street. To learn more on arts events and to buy tickets, visit The Seventh Floor Gallery, arts.wisc.edu located in the Mosse Humanities Building.

Wisconsin Union Galleries, located in Memorial Union and Union Contact us at 608–263–2400, [email protected] South. or info.wisc.edu. The Class of 1973 Gallery, located in the Red Gym.

11 MADISON

The UW–Madison campus is located in Madison’s energetic central city area. Madison is a vibrant capital city often named one of the nation’s finest communities. As with campus, there is a lot to see

WISCONSIN STATE CAPITOL STATE WISCONSIN and do, but here are some visitor favorites:

Henry Vilas Zoo is just nine blocks south of the university and features free admission and parking. vilaszoo.org

The Madison Children’s Museum is a popular desti- nation for families. madisonchildrensmuseum.org

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. Explore on your own or take a public tour. mononaterrace.com

Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Madison’s east side features 16 acres of specialty gardens, the Bolz Conservatory and a Thai Pavilion and Garden. Self- guided tours, group visits, concerts, and other pro- gramming are offered. olbrich.org

Overture Center for the Arts (overturecenter. com) is the city’s performance venue and has four galleries, including the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (mmoca.org).

State Street connects the UW–Madison campus to the State Capitol. It is a dynamic pedestrian mall lined with shops, galleries, restaurants, night spots, museums and cultural destinations. visitdowntownmadison.com

Contact us at 608–263–2400, [email protected] or info.wisc.edu.

12 DOWNTOWN MADISON

The Wisconsin State Capitol is the centerpiece of the Capitol Insider’s Tip Square. Free tours daily; to make For more information on these and reservations for large groups, other attractions as well as dining call 266–0382 or visit and lodging information, contact tours.wisconsin.gov. the Greater Madison Convention

& Visitors Bureau, Wisconsin Historical Museum 608–255–2537, 800–373–6376; visitmadison.com uses displays, dioramas, artifacts . and programs to interpret the state’s past. wisconsinhistory.org

Wisconsin Veterans Museum highlights important events in Wisconsin military history from the Civil War to the present. museum.dva.state.wi.us

13 Parking VISITS See the map for locations of ramps and meters, or Campus tours stop by Transportation Walking Tours for Visitors led by student guides Services at 21 North Park are offered various weekdays at 3 p.m.; Saturday and Street or call 263–6667. Sunday at noon. Tours are not available on Badgers’ City of Madison hourly home football Saturdays or holidays. Tours begin at parking ramps near the east end of campus are Union South, 1308 W. Dayton Street. Reservations located on N. Lake Street are encouraged. 263–2400 or register online at and N. Frances Street. www.visitbucky.wisc.edu. transportation.wisc.edu/ parking/visitor.aspx Customized Group Visits are offered for groups of all ages and areas of interest. The UW–Madison Campus Dining Visit Program can recommend attractions, build a Memorial Union and tour itinerary, and provide trained tour guides. Union South offer food 265–9500 or info.wisc.edu. for every taste, and also operate convenient delis in Prospective Undergraduate Student Visits present many major campus build- UW–Madison’s world of choices and resources with ings (see map). the guidance of a student tour guide and an admis- www.union.wisc.edu/ sions counselor. Half-day group visits include an food information session, a 100-minute walking tour, and University Housing the opportunity to visit a class and to meet with an welcomes guests to all of its cafeteria dining rooms, academic advisor. By appointment only — please carryout stores, and coffee register at least two weeks in advance at houses. www.housing. www.visitbucky.wisc.edu or call 262–3318. wisc.edu/dining

Overnight Union South WALKING TOURS 1308 W. Dayton Street 263–2600; www.union. wisc.edu/wuhotel.htm Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street 262–1583; www.union. wisc.edu/guestrooms The Lowell Center 610 Langdon Street 256–2621, 866–301–1753; conferencing.uwex.edu/ lodging.cfm

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Campus and Visitor Relations 608–263–2400 info.wisc.edu Directory Assistance 608–262–1234 www.wisc.edu/directories Events Calendar www.today.wisc.edu UW–Madison Online www.wisc.edu Campus Map www.map.wisc.edu Arts on Campus www.arts.wisc.edu Wisconsin Union 608–265–3000 www.union.wisc.edu Athletic Ticket Office 800–GO–BADGERS www.uwbadgers.com Prospective Student Visits 608–262–3318 www.visitbucky.wisc.edu Group Tours/Field Trips 608–265–9500 info.wisc.edu Parent Program 877–262–3977 www.parent.wisc.edu Transportation and Parking 608–263–6667 transportation.wisc.edu Undergraduate Admissions 608–262–3961 www.admissions.wisc.edu Graduate Admissions 608–262–2433 www.grad.wisc.edu/education/admissions University Housing 608–262–2522 www.housing.wisc.edu Campus Area Housing 608–263–2400 campusareahousing.wisc.edu Financial Aid 608–262–3060 www.finaid.wisc.edu Wisconsin Alumni Association 888–WIS–ALUM www.uwalumni.com UW Foundation 608–263–4545 www.uwfoundation.wisc.edu Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau 800–373–6376 www.visitmadison.com Prepared by University Marketing for Campus and Visitor Relations. Geoff Merrill, CAVR project coordinator. All photos by University Communications. Funding provided by the University of Wisconsin Foundation. For a copy of this brochure e-mail [email protected] or download a PDF at info.wisc.edu. ©2014 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System

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