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2015 Spring Collaboration Meeting

Location

Venue Information

The meeting will be held on the University of Wisconsin—Madison campus at Union South, 1308 W Dayton St. in downtown Madison. Registration will be in the Alumni room on the second floor. All plenary sessions will be in the Marquee Theater, also on the second floor of Union South. Parallel session rooms change daily, please see the program for more details. Wireless is available through eduroam or with UW guest access accounts. Access accounts will be provided with registration materials on the first day of the meeting.

Travel Information

Madison is home to the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), but can also be accessed via bus service if you fly into O’Hare Airport in Chicago, IL (ORD) or Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee, WI (MKE). If you fly directly into Madison, taxi service is located at the north end of the baggage claim at Door 7. Taxi fare to downtown is approximately $25.00 including tip. Many Madison hotels offer pick-up and drop-off shuttle service. If you arrive at Chicago O’Hare Airport, the Van Galder Bus Company offers regular service to the Chazen Museum near downtown Madison. The bus trip is approximately 3.5 hours. If you arrive at Mitchell Airport, Badger Coaches offers buses from the airport to the Chazen Museum. The bus trip to Madison takes about 2 hours.

Area Information and Events

Madison has a wide variety of community events. Feel free to attend any of the recommended events during your time in the city.

IceCube Brewery Bus Tour:

Tuesday, April 28 7-11:30pm Evening includes transportation to Capital Brewery (tour and samples), Karben4 Brewery (samples), and Ale Asylum (samples). Early Bird Pricing until April 6th: $55/person Full price tour: $65/person

Mamma Mia! at the Overture Center:

April 28 - May 3 Tickets $40-$99

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra at the Overture Center:

Friday, May 1 8:00pm Tickets $15-$75 An all-Beethoven concert, with established pianist Bryan Wallick.

Suds and Spirits BIKE Tour:

Saturday, May 2 11:30am-4:00pm Take a brewery tour around Madison…on a bike!

Dane County Farmer’s Market:

Saturday, May 2 6:00am-2:00pm Local farmers set up their stands around the Capitol Square. Enjoy fresh food and a fun atmosphere.

Choral Union with the UW Symphony Orchestra:

Saturday, May 2 8:00pm

Check out these links for more events in Madison during the meeting: • Madison Visitor GuideCampus Visitor InformationMadison Craft Beer WeekRestaurant Guide