Spring 2026 Postdoc Events
The UW-Madison Postdoctoral Association Engagement Committee is excited to announce a variety of events to increase community and build connection among UW postdocs. We would love to see you there!
Second Saturday Hikes
Contact Liza Loza (lloza@wisc.edu) for questions. Friends/family members welcome!
- Saturday 3/14 11:00am-12:30pm. Pheasant Branch Conservancy – 3960 Valley Ridge Rd, Middleton. Pheasant Branch Conservancy hike (~3 mile loop ) on wide packed gravel or dirt trails on rolling hills. Register here.
- Saturday 4/11 10:00am-11:00am. Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park – North Unit, 6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison. Cherokee Marsh (~2 mile loop) hike on wide trails that are packed gravel or mowed grass, suitable for strollers. Register here.
- Saturday 5/9 9:00am-10:30am. Lake Farm County Park – 3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison. William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park (~3 mile loop) on wide trails that are packed gravel or grassy dirt; very flat terrain. Register here.
Friday Funday Postdoc Happy Hour @ The Library Cafe & Bar
Come join us for happy for a happy hour meet up at the Library Cafe & Bar (320 North Randall Avenue) to unwind from the week! Drinks are not provided. 5:30pm, meet inside. Contact Gavin Rockwood (gavin.rockwood@wisc.edu). Registration not required. First Friday of the month (March 6th, April 3rd, May 1st)
LunchHub Meetups
Bring your own lunch and meetup with us for a casual catch up and some lunch company from 12-1pm. Registration not required; drop in anytime!
- Location 1: Microbial Sciences (1550 Linden Drive) Room 1205 (enter on Observatory Drive side)
- Location 2: Health Sciences Learning Center Atrium (750 Highland Avenue).
Dates: Wednesdays; February 18th, March 4th, March 18th, April 1st, April 15th, May 6th, May 20th.
Hosted by Lindsey Felth Tanaka (felth@wisc.edu). Registration not required. Join our mailing list for day of updates.