BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T135322 CREATED:20260210T174535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T181258Z UID:10001455-1771437600-1771441200@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ISyE - An evening with industry DESCRIPTION:Help us welcome three distinguished UW-ISyE alumni to our annual virtual panel. Atul Khosla\, TJ Dodson\, and Michelle Ranavat will join students for an informative\, interactive hour to discuss their careers in the fields of professional sports management\, manufacturing\, and high-end beauty products. Don’t miss this special opportunity! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPre-registration is not required\, just join using the link below. \n\n\n\n\nUW-ISyE Alumni Panel\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAtul Khosla – COO/CCO\, Tampa Bay Buccaneers\n\n\n\nTJ Dodson – COO\, Wiese USA\n\n\n\nMIchelle Ranavat – CEO/Founder\, RANAVAT URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/isye-an-evening-with-industry/ CATEGORIES:Alumni events,Departments,Industrial & Systems Engineering,Information Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Welcome-Back-Badger-template-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T135322 CREATED:20260115T173925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T173620Z UID:10001411-1771516800-1771520400@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ME 150th Celebration: Distinguished Alumni\, Chris Schyvinck DESCRIPTION:To celebrate 150 years of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin – Madison\, the Department of Mechanical Engineering will feature distinguished alumni in mechanical engineering and engineering mechanics who have made a lasting impact on the field. Chris Schyvinck\, who received her bachelor’s (’89) in mechanical engineering\, is the CEO and President of SHURE. She has played a big role in the microphones and audio electronics industry\, which has led to exceptional results in product quality and corporate profitability. To learn more about Chris Schyvinck’s experience\, please join us for this installment of our ME 903: Graduate Student Lecture series. \n\n\n\nPresentation Abstract: This presentation reflects on Chris’ journey from mechanical engineer to CEO and the experiences\, lessons\, and mindset shifts that shaped her path along the way. Through three chapters—Engineering\, Managing\, and Leading—it highlights how curiosity\, continuous learning\, and strong partnerships helped guide her growth and leadership approach. \n\n\n\nBio: Christine Schyvinck is President\, CEO\, and Chairman of Shure Incorporated\, a global leader in audio technology. Since joining Shure in 1989 as a Quality Engineer\, she has held multiple leadership roles across engineering\, operations\, sales\, and global marketing. Under her direction\, Shure has expanded international operations\, boosted sales\, enhanced delivery performance\, and strengthened inclusive leadership and sustainability efforts. Appointed CEO in 2016\, Chris is only the fourth person to lead the Company. She holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UW–Madison and a Master’s in Engineering Management from Northwestern. She serves on various advisory and nonprofit boards\, including the Executives’ Club of Chicago and Blessings in a Backpack. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/me-150th-celebration-distinguished-alumni-chris-schyvinck/ LOCATION:3M Auditorium\, rm 1106 Mechanical Engineering Building\, 1513 University Ave\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Alumni events,Featured Guest Speaker,Mechanical Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Event-Graphics-for-Calendar.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T095500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T104500 DTSTAMP:20260404T135322 CREATED:20260203T194533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T194536Z UID:10001450-1772790900-1772793900@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ISyE - Welcome Back\, Badger! DESCRIPTION:Our alumni speaker series is back! Join us as we welcome Jodi Glunz\, (BSIE ’92) to share her career journey as an Ergonomics Consultant. \n\n\n\nJodi Glunz – MS\, CPE URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/isye-welcome-back-badger/ LOCATION:1800 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Departments,Featured Guest Speaker,Industrial & Systems Engineering,Information Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Generic-announcement.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T095500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T104500 DTSTAMP:20260404T135322 CREATED:20260203T195800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200150Z UID:10001451-1773395700-1773398700@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ISyE - Welcome Back\, Badger! DESCRIPTION:ISyE’s alumni speaker series continues! Please welcome Jake Birrenkott (BSIE ’18)\, currently Technical Sales/Automation Solutions Engineer at Isthmus Engineering & Manufacturing Co-Operative. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJake Birrenkott URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/isye-welcome-back-badger-2/ LOCATION:1800 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Alumni events,Featured Guest Speaker,Industrial & Systems Engineering,Information Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Generic-announcement.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T095500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T104500 DTSTAMP:20260404T135322 CREATED:20260330T190019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T190022Z UID:10001511-1777024500-1777027500@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ISyE - Welcome Back\, Badger DESCRIPTION:1800 Engineering Hall \n\n\n\nShannan Vlieger\, BSIE ’03\n\n\n\nJoin the Dept. of ISyE for our final alumni speaker of the semester. Shannan Vlieger\, Senior VP of People & Culture at Douglas Dynamics\, Inc.\, will be on campus to share her career journey with students. This event is free and open to the public. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/isye-welcome-back-badger-4/ LOCATION:1800 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Alumni events,Featured Guest Speaker,Industrial & Systems Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Generic-announcement.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T135322 CREATED:20260115T181139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T205400Z UID:10001412-1777565700-1777568400@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ME 150th Celebration: Distinguished Alumni\, Fred Kiekhaefer DESCRIPTION:To celebrate 150 years of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin – Madison\, the Department of Mechanical Engineering will feature distinguished alumni in mechanical engineering and engineering mechanics who have made a lasting impact on the field. Fred Kiekhaefer\, who received his master’s (’72) in mechanical engineering\, is the former President of Mercury Racing. To learn more about Fred Kiekhaefer’s experience\, please join us for this installment of our ME 903: Graduate Student Lecture series. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/me-150th-celebration-distinguished-alumni-fred-kiekhaefer/ LOCATION:3M Auditorium\, rm 1106 Mechanical Engineering Building\, 1513 University Ave\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Alumni events,Featured Guest Speaker,Mechanical Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Event-Graphics-for-Calendar.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T135322 CREATED:20241002T183205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T171356Z UID:10000441-1791536400-1791565200@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:29th Annual CEE Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:Pleasant View Golf Course1322 Pleasant View RoadMiddleton\, Wisconsin 53562 \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGolfers pose with Bucky Badger.\n\n\n\nGather with alumni\, industry colleagues\, faculty\, staff\, and students for a day of fun and fundraising to benefit the UW-Madison Civil and Environmental Engineering Department during the 29th Annual CEE Golf Outing! \n\n\n\n\n9 am Check-in\n\n\n\n10 am Shotgun start for 18 holes\n\n\n\n3:00 pm After-party begins\n\n\n\n3:30 pm Sponsor prizes\, auction\, and golf awards with Bucky\n\n\n\n\nPlayers of all skill levels are welcome\, and golf is played as a scramble. \n\n\n\nFor lunch\, golfers can choose from a brat\, grilled chicken sandwich\, or veggie burger with chips and a piece of fruit. \n\n\n\nA taco bar will be available during the after-party. \n\n\n\nFunds raised through this event provide important support for Concrete Canoe and other hands-on experiences.\n\n\n\nUnable to attend the full day or not a golfer? Join us from 3-5 p.m. for dinner and good company. We’ll have a silent auction\, prizes\, and special appearance from Bucky Badger! \n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\n\n\nEvery sponsorship\, contribution\, and golfer registration makes a difference. With the funds raised through this event\, we look forward to:  \n\n\n\n\nExpanding access to hands-on learning\, leadership\, and professional development opportunities outside of the classroom\n\n\n\nRenovating and expanding existing facilities in Engineering Hall\n\n\n\nIncorporating new methods of teaching and research\n\n\n\n\nTogether\, we will empower the next generation of civil\, environmental\, and geological engineers to lead us forward. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golf Packages\n \n \n Event Sponsorships\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDiamond Sponsorship – $4400\nIncludes lunch\, dinner\, golf fees\, cart rental and drink tickets for 8 golfers\, a tee or green sponsorship\, and recognition on our website and event materials.\nPlatinum Sponsorship – $2900\nIncludes lunch\, dinner\, golf fees\, cart rental and drink tickets for 8 golfers\, a tee or green sponsorship\, and recognition on our website and event materials.\nGold Sponsorship – $1800\nIncludes lunch\, dinner\, golf fees\, cart rental and drink tickets for 4 golfers\, a tee or green sponsorship\, and recognition on our website and event materials.\nSilver Sponsorship – $890\nIncludes lunch\, dinner\, golf fees\, cart rental\, and drink tickets for 2 golfers\, a tee or green sponsorship\, and recognition on our website and event materials.\nBooth Sponsorship – $700\nConnect with over 200 members of the Badger engineering community as a booth sponsor! This sponsorship includes one 10 x 10 booth space on the course\, one golf cart\, lunch and dinner for 2 people\, and recognition on our website and event materials. Only 9 spots are available\, and sponsors are asked to host a prize game or similar feature at their location to engage attendees. Sponsors are responsible for bringing their own booth materials and setting up on the course. Have questions? Please contact Amanda Thuss.\nSingle Player Registration – $290\nIncludes lunch\, dinner\, golf fees\, cart rental\, and a drink ticket for one player. Recent graduates (within the last 3 years) and retired alumni can golf at a reduced rate of $185!\nAfter-Party Ticket – $35\nUnable to attend the full day? Show your support off the course and have a great time by attending the after-party. Ticket price includes admission\, dinner\, and a drink ticket.\n\n\nStudent Golfers – Sponsors can choose to have CEE students golf with them as part of their paid sponsorship. To request a student golfer\, please contact Amanda Thuss or enter “student” as one of the golfer names during registration. We do our best to match sponsors with students based on the student’s career interests and goals.  Sponsors and students will be introduced via email before the event. Overall availability of student golfers depends on how many students register to participate. \n\n \n \n If you can’t make it or don’t golf\, an event sponsorship is another way to show your support and help us create a memorable event. Contact Amanda Thuss for any of the sponsorship opportunities listed below or to discuss another item you have in mind. \n\nPrizes\nDonate an item to our silent auction or prize drawing\, which are important fundraising aspects of the day. Your logo will appear on the prize\, which will be displayed throughout the day\, and on our website and event materials. Past donations have included UW memorabilia\, sporting event tickets\, gift cards\, wine baskets\, electronic items\, and more.\nTee or Green Sponsorship – $350\nIncludes display your company logo on one of the tee boxes or greens on the course the day of the event\, as well as on our website and event materials.\nDrink Cart Sponsor – $1500\nTreat the golfers to a round of drinks! Your company logo will appear on each drink ticket\, a can koozie (or other gift) for each golfer\, the golf course drink carts as well as on our website and event materials.\nGolf Cart Sponsor – $1500\nHelp our golfers navigate the course with ease by sponsoring the golf cart rental. Your logo will be displayed on each cart as well as on our website and event materials.\nLunch Sponsor – $2000\nTreat the golfers to a midday break to keep them going all day! Your logo will be displayed on every lunch\, event signage\, and our website and event materials.\nAfter-Party Sponsors – $3000\nKeep the party going off the course with Bucky Badger\, food\, and drinks! Your logo will be displayed on a banner during the party\, on drink cups for each attendee\, and our website and event materials. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/cee-golf-outing/ CATEGORIES:Alumni events,Civil & Environmental Engineering,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BuckyBadger_2023UW-MadisonCEEGolfOuting.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Thuss":MAILTO:athuss@wisc.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR