Badger Talks

Who was Edgar Allan Poe? Why do his fictions still thrill us? How does horror creep into readers? Join the Neenah Public Library on October 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM to learn more from Monique Allewaert (English Department, UW-Madison). No registration is necessary to attend. More info: https://hubs.li/Q02Q8KfV0

What surprising connections exist between your beer, food safety, and sustainable energy solutions? Join for a pint and a night of learning, activities, and good cheer at Delta Beer Lab on October 18 at 7:00 PM! Listen to engaging 15-minute flash talks, and participate in trivia, bingo, and more! This event is in-person, and no registration is necessary. Adam Borger For more information: https://hubs.li/Q02RVjP40 #BadgersOnTap #WisconsinIdea #StatewideOutreach

Discover the fascinating intersection of Nordic culture and African American experiences in the 20th century at the Chazen Museum of Art! Join Ethelene Whitmire at the Garfield Gallery on for a Curator Conversation on October 18, 2024 at 4 PM. Space is limited, so be sure to register and secure your spot for an evening of dialogue. Please note that some standing and walking is required; accommodations are available upon request. Don't miss this unique chance to explore a compelling chapter of art history with an expert guide! For more information: https://hubs.li/Q02N699S0 #WisconsinIdea #Wisconsin

Next week is Science Festival Week, y'all... and🍻 Badgers on Tap 🍻is kicking off at pubs around Wisconsin with flash talks, trivia, bingo and fun prizes! Thanks to our partners in GreenBay: @badger-state-brewing-company Milwaukee: Amorphic Beer La Crosse: 608 Brewing Company, and Madison: @deltabeerlab. Check out all the deets here: https://hubs.li/Q02S-Yz10 and see you soon for a HOPPY hour of learning! #WiSciFest #BadgersOnTap #WisconsinIdea #StatewideOutreach #UWConnects

Wondering what exciting events the Wisconsin Book Festival has in store this year? LISTEN NOW! Join Jane Rotonda, Director of the Wisconsin Book Festival (October 17-20), as she talks with Buzz Kemper about this year’s Book Festival activities and events. Listen to the podcast here: https://hubs.li/Q02SqwsT0 Madison Public Library Foundation 📸: Jane Rotonda, Wisconsin Book Festival Director #BadgerTalks #StatewideOutreach #WisconsinIdea #StateRelations #BadgerTalksPodcast #UWConnects

What secrets do the rocks reveal about the rise and reign of the dinosaurs for 170 million years? Join presenter Dave Lovelace on October 16, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale for a talk on how fossils unlock the hidden stories of these ancient creatures, from their origins to their dominance and eventual extinction. For more information: https://hubs.li/Q02N_rZS0 #BadgerTalks #StatewideOutreach #WisconsinIdea #StateRelations

How did Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac turn from a rejected manuscript into a key text in environmentalism? Join presenter Stanley Temple and the Aldo Leopold Audubon Society on October 16, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Lincoln Center Senior Center in Stevens Point, WI, or via Zoom, for a talk on its remarkable journey and enduring impact. For more information: https://hubs.li/Q02NqTYz0 #WisconsinIdea #Wisconsin #StatewideOutreach #StateRelations

What can the vanishing ice on Wisconsin’s lakes—observed for over a century and a half—reveal about the changing face of our climate? Join presenter John J. Magnuson and the Noon Hour Philosophers of Appleton WI on October 16, 2024, at 12:00 PM for a talk on the dramatic shifts in ice cover, what these changes mean for our environment and culture, and the story they tell about our planet's climate history. No registration required. For more information: https://hubs.li/Q02NqFHQ0 #WisconsinIdea #Wisconsin #StatewideOutreach #StateRelations

What do you know about food safety and disease immunity? Join for a pint and a night of learning, activities, and good cheer at 608 Brewing Company on October 16 at 7:00 PM! Listen to engaging 15-minute flash talks, and participate in trivia, bingo, and more! This event is in-person, and no registration is necessary. For more information: https://hubs.li/Q02SM3fB0 Center for Dairy Research Keith Poulsen Alex O'Brien #BadgersOnTap #WisconsinIdea #StatewideOutreach #UWConnects

What role do Wisconsin’s bees play in keeping our environment thriving? Join presenter PJ Liesch on October 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM via Zoom for a virtual Wisconsin Science Festival event hosted by the Bloomer Public Library! Discover the lives of Wisconsin’s busy bees and the crucial roles they play in our ecosystem. For more information: https://hubs.li/Q02HJ-XS0 #BadgerTalks #StatewideOutreach #WisconsinIdea #StateRelations