The Advances in Social Genomics Conference

Morgridge Hall, Seminar Room, 7th floor, 1205 University Ave
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Social genomics researchers from across the world convene at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to discuss advances in the field.

2026 graduation reception

Wisconsin State Capitol, rotunda
@ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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A reception to celebrate graduating master's degree students following a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

2026 graduation ceremony

Wisconsin State Capitol, Assembly chamber
@ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Graduating master’s degree students will be celebrated in an event at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

La Follette School master's degree graduates wearing caps and gowns sit during the 2024 graduation ceremony

A Conversation with Cap Times Journalist

Featuring Becky Jacobs
@ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

This online session will open a conversation about how journalists engage with scholars, how to prepare for interviews, and how to craft public pieces that bring attention to pressing issues and ideas.

UW–Madison Day at the Capitol

Wisconsin State Capitol
@ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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The annual UW–Madison Day at the Capitol highlights the amazing faculty, students, alumni and athletics at UW–Madison.

Drop-in advising for undergraduates

Advisor: Lupe Granados
Red Gym, room 206, Multicultural Student Center Community Commons
@ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Ask questions about our undergraduate certificates in public policy and health policy—no appointment needed.

The Promise of Citizen Assemblies for Civic Health | Marjan Ehsassi

Federation for Innovation in Democracy Executive Director Marjan Ehsassi
Pyle Center
@ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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This lecture by Executive Director Marjan Ehsassi will provide an overview of the citizen assembly model of the Federation for Innovation in Democracy (“FIDE”), illustrations of FIDE’s deployment of their citizen assembly model across North America and the world, and findings associated with the impacts of this model.

CommUnity Conference

Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53715
@ 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
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Join us on April 27th, 2026 for our CommUnity Conference!

Seminar Series | Mariel Barnes

Sterling Hall, Conference Room 1328
@ 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Assistant Professor of Public Affairs Mariel Barnes will present for the Seminar Series.

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