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SUMMARY:Full-time MBA Interview Prep Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the admissions interview and how to prepare if you’re invited to one? Join this virtual 30-minute session to hear from members of the admissions committee about the role interviews can play in the admissions process. We’ll share tips for making a strong impression\, walk through strategies for common interview scenarios\, and analyze a sample interview to highlight effective responses. This session is designed to help you feel more confident and prepared should you be invited to interview. This is a virtual event.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/full-time-mba-interview-prep-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Application Support,Full-Time MBA
ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu
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SUMMARY:Full-time MBA Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the admissions team for this deep dive into the Wisconsin Full Time MBA Program. Learn more about program specifics and enhance your understanding of the unique specialized approach during this session. This is a virtual event.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/full-time-mba-virtual-information-session-6/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Full-Time MBA,Information Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T160000
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UID:10001701-1768233600-1768237200@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:INFO SESSION: Short-Term Summer Study Abroad in England
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about UW Experience in Principles of Global Business: England\, a short-term study abroad program for Summer 2026\, during this virtual info session! \n\n\n\nThis international learning immersion features a week-long study abroad program in Cambridge and London at the end of an online class. The course will meet for seven weeks of asynchronous online instruction prior to program departure.  \n\n\n\nThe program’s hybrid format and short duration means it can fit into many different graduation timelines\, and around many summer plans (such as internships).  \n\n\n\nHighlights:   \n\n\n\nAll 2026 participants will get a guaranteed $1000 scholarship\, and other funding may be available \n\n\n\nProgram Leader: Rob Misey (rjmisey@wisc.edu)\, teaching professor in Accounting & Information Systems  \n\n\n\nDescription: Dive into the basics of global business with an emphasis on the UK\, the largest European trading partner of the U.S. This program integrates company visits\, guided tours\, & cultural activities\, providing you with a deeper understanding of international business strategies!  \n\n\n\nApplication Timeline: Applications open soon and be due in late January Register via the button below!
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/info-session-short-term-summer-study-abroad-in-england/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Global Programs,Undergraduate Study Abroad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Programs":MAILTO:global@wsb.wisc.edu
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CREATED:20251121T185030Z
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UID:10001673-1768176000-1768607999@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Graduate Students Winter Break Study Trip to New York City
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graduate-students-winter-break-study-trip-to-new-york-city/
LOCATION:New York City
CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T171418Z
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SUMMARY:Precollege and BEL Scholarship: Virtual Info Session 
DESCRIPTION:Current high school students\, parents\, and guardians are invited to attend a virtual presentation of the Wisconsin School of Business’s precollege programs and Business Emerging Leaders (BEL) scholarship program.    \n\n\n\nVirtual info session will be led by the BEL and Precollege Staff. \n\n\n\nInfo Session Schedule: \n\n\n\n\n5:00-5:30 pm (CST): Precollege Programs Review\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:00 pm (CST): BEL Scholarship Review\n\n\n\n\nPlease feel free to attend a portion of or all parts of the info session. \n\n\n\n*Link to Virtual Info session: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/93141072054
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/precollege-and-bel-scholarship-virtual-info-session-5/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:WSB Precollege
ORGANIZER;CN="WSB Precollege Program":MAILTO:wsbprecollege@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T151516Z
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SUMMARY:Chart Your Path: Master's Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Master’s Admissions team at an information session to learn more about the Specialized Business Master’s programs offered in the Wisconsin School of Business. An overview of the five Specialized Master’s will be provided along with information regarding the application process and requirements. Learn how you can become a competitive candidate for admission! \n\n\n\nThe Specialized Master’s programs are offered to all undergraduate majors and have limited to no pre-requisite requirements! \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/chart-your-path-masters-virtual-information-session-9/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Master's in Accounting and Business Analysis,Master's in Arts and Creative Enterprise Leadership,Master's in Business Analytics,Master's in Real Estate,Master's in Supply Chain Management,Master’s in Financial Management & Accounting
ORGANIZER;CN="Master's Program Admissions Team":MAILTO:masters@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T090000
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CREATED:20250709T171745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T130657Z
UID:10001552-1765875600-1765877400@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Master's Application Tips Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Admissions team for a webinar designed to familiarize you with the admissions process\, application requirements\, and guidance on how to produce a competitive application for the Wisconsin Specialized Business Master’s programs. This is a virtual event.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/masters-application-tips-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Application Support,Master's in Accounting and Business Analysis,Master's in Arts and Creative Enterprise Leadership,Master's in Business Analytics,Master's in Real Estate,Master's in Supply Chain Management,Master’s in Financial Management & Accounting
ORGANIZER;CN="Master's Program Admissions Team":MAILTO:masters@wsb.wisc.edu
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UID:10001672-1765706400-1765715400@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Semester Commencement
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/fall-semester-commencement/
LOCATION:The Kohl Center\, 601 W Dayton St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T153000
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CREATED:20250723T140844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T124534Z
UID:10001577-1765626600-1765639800@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Inside Look: The Professional MBA
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Grainger Hall\, to experience a day in the life of a Professional MBA student. This event will provide you the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nNetwork with current students and learn about their experiences in the program\n\n\n\nAttend an in-person class with current students\n\n\n\nLearn more about the Professional MBA and the application process\n\n\n\n\nThis event will take place in person.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/inside-look-the-professional-mba-5/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Professional MBA
ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T153000
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CREATED:20250723T140737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T124510Z
UID:10001576-1765626600-1765639800@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Inside Look: The Executive MBA
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Grainger Hall\, to experience a day in the life of an Executive MBA student. This event will provide you the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nNetwork with current students and learn about their experiences in the program\n\n\n\nAttend an in-person class with current students\n\n\n\nLearn more about the Executive MBA and the application process\n\n\n\n\nThis event will take place in person.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/inside-look-the-executive-mba-4/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Executive MBA,Information Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20250815T204408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T171446Z
UID:10001604-1765472400-1765476000@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Precollege and BEL Scholarship: Virtual Info Session 
DESCRIPTION:Current high school students\, parents\, and guardians are invited to attend a virtual presentation of the Wisconsin School of Business’s precollege programs and Business Emerging Leaders (BEL) scholarship program.    \n\n\n\nVirtual info session will be led by the BEL and Precollege Staff. \n\n\n\nInfo Session Schedule: \n\n\n\n\n5:00-5:30 pm (CST): Precollege Programs Review\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:00 pm (CST): BEL Scholarship Review\n\n\n\n\nPlease feel free to attend a portion of or all parts of the info session. \n\n\n\n*Link to Virtual Info session: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/93141072054
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/precollege-and-bel-scholarship-virtual-info-session-4/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:WSB Precollege
ORGANIZER;CN="WSB Precollege Program":MAILTO:wsbprecollege@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20250715T192822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T125039Z
UID:10001566-1765454400-1765457100@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Full-time MBA\, Corporate Finance and Investment Banking Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join Nicholas Center leadership\, current students and admissions representatives in a virtual info session to learn more about the full-time MBA program\, student experience\, as well as career pathways and employment outcomes in the areas of finance. We’ll also share more information about merit aid and scholarships and answer general questions about the application process. This is a virtual event.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/full-time-mba-corporate-finance-and-investment-banking-virtual-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Full-Time MBA,Information Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20250709T165400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T130716Z
UID:10001546-1765384200-1765386000@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Chart Your Path: Master's Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Master’s Admissions team at an information session to learn more about the Specialized Business Master’s programs offered in the Wisconsin School of Business. An overview of the five Specialized Master’s will be provided along with information regarding the application process and requirements. Learn how you can become a competitive candidate for admission! \n\n\n\nThe Specialized Master’s programs are offered to all undergraduate majors and have limited to no pre-requisite requirements! \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/chart-your-path-masters-virtual-information-session-7/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Master's in Accounting and Business Analysis,Master's in Arts and Creative Enterprise Leadership,Master's in Business Analytics,Master's in Real Estate,Master's in Supply Chain Management,Master’s in Financial Management & Accounting
ORGANIZER;CN="Master's Program Admissions Team":MAILTO:masters@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20250903T155455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T155910Z
UID:10001623-1765278000-1765281600@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Business Badger Study Abroad Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join this in-person BBSA info session if you are thinking about studying abroad on a program through the Wisconsin School of Business. \n\n\n\nBefore scheduling an appointment with a professional staff member\, prospective study abroad students (pre-application) must attend a BBSA info session.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/business-badger-study-abroad-info-session-18/
LOCATION:Room 3190\, Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706
CATEGORIES:Global Programs,Undergraduate Study Abroad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Programs":MAILTO:global@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20250620T174245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T124446Z
UID:10001523-1765267200-1765269000@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:MBA Application Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the admissions team for an informative chat/webinar series designed to familiarize you with the admissions process for the Wisconsin MBA programs\, and provide guidance on how to produce a competitive application. This is a virtual event.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/mba-application-webinar-6/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Application Support,Executive MBA,Full-Time MBA,Professional MBA
ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20251015T150729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T150730Z
UID:10001658-1764928800-1764939600@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Forté Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the MBA advantage\, connect with admissions reps at leading business schools\, hear from successful MBA alumni who have been in your shoes\, and expand your network.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/virtual-forte-forum-4/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Executive MBA,Full-Time MBA,Partner Events,Professional MBA
ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20250728T195841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T145905Z
UID:10001572-1764921600-1764954000@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:WSB’s 125th Anniversary Event Series
DESCRIPTION:125 Years of Doing Business the Badger Way\n\n\n\nIn honor of its 125th anniversary\, the Wisconsin School of Business is hosting a series of events this fall to celebrate and engage with the Business Badger network across the nation. These spirited receptions will spotlight WSB’s extraordinary impact and bold vision for the future\, offer opportunities for alumni connection and community\, and feature thought-provoking insights on AI\, innovation\, and the future of business and education from pioneering leaders\, including: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy \n\n\n\nWSB’s Albert O. Nicholas DeanSambamurthy is a global expert on digital transformation and the visionary leader behind WSB’s next chapter in business education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Seitz \n\n\n\nDirector of WSB’s AI Hub for Business Seitz leverages his 30 years of experience working at the intersection of business and technology to demystify AI and help businesses harness its power. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to reconnect with familiar faces\, build new relationships\, engage in high-level discourse with industry game changers\, or simply toast to Business Badger pride\, these events are for you. Be part of a hotspot for new ideas\, real-world takeaways on thriving in an Al-powered workplace\, meaningful connections\, and a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out the cities below to find an event near you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew York City\n\n\n\nOctober 22 | 6–9 p.m.New York Stock Exchange Freedom Hall 11 Wall St.\, New York\, NY 10005 \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in New York City\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinneapolis\n\n\n\nNovember 13 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.Guthrie Theater Amber Box and Dowling Studio 818 2nd Street South\, Minneapolis\, MN 55415 \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Minneapolis\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMilwaukee\n\n\n\nSeptember 16 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.Harley-Davidson Museum Rumble Room400 W Canal Street\, Milwaukee\, WI 53201 \n\n\n\n\nEvent has passed\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChicago\n\n\n\nSeptember 17 | 6–9 p.m.University Club of ChicagoMichigan Room (2nd Floor)76 East Monroe Street\, Chicago\, IL 60603 \n\n\n\n\nEvent has passed\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToast WSB on 12/5\n\n\n\nLooking for more ways to celebrate WSB’s 125th anniversary? Raise a glass on December 5 during WSB’s global toast\, a special event to unite Business Badgers worldwide.  \n\n\n\nStay tuned for details on how and where to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStay up-to-date with the anniversary fun\n\n\n\nVisit WSB’s anniversary page\, which includes news\, other opportunities to celebrate\, and much more.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/wsbs-125th-anniversary-event-series/
LOCATION:Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20250730T143214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T023711Z
UID:10001584-1764892800-1764979199@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:WSB’s Global Toast: Celebrate 125 years on 12/5!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Wisconsin School of Business’ 125th anniversary with a spirited toast in your corner of the world! \n\n\n\nJoin fellow alumni on December 5 for WSB’s Global Toast\, a special event that unites Business Badgers across industries and cities in celebration of the school’s enduring legacy and boundless impact. By attending one of our toasts\, you’ll build community\, strengthen your ties to WSB\, and cheers to 125 years of innovation and excellence with fellow Business Badgers. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this fun and unique opportunity to connect with local alumni while raising a glass to your alma mater’s inspirational past and bold future.  \n\n\n\nRSVP today for a toast near you! \n\n\n\nNo matter where you are in the world\, we encourage you to raise a glass in celebration of WSB’s 125th anniversary. Tune into an Instagram live stream of Madison’s toast at 6 p.m. CST to hear Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy\, WSB’s Albert O. Nicholas Dean\, toast to the school’s proud Legacy in Motion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free event is open to all WSB alumni and friends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Toast Locations\n\n\n\nSome locations have yet to be announced. Stay tuned for details on an event in your area.All toasts take place on December 5 (unless otherwise noted) and are listed in local time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadison\, WI\n\n\n\nTime: 5–7 p.m.University of Wisconsin – Pyle Center\, Alumni Lounge702 Langdon St.\, Madison\, WI 53706 \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Madison\n\n\n\n\nOur Madison toast is a focal point for the day’s celebrations\, and offers chances to mingle with WSB staff\, faculty\, leadership\, and local board members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAtlanta\, GA \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Atlanta\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30–7:30 p.m.The Landing at Scout Living639 Glen Iris Drive\, Level 2 Atlanta\, GA 30308 \n\n\n\nHosted by Alexandra Kirk (MBA ’17) and Zena Stephens Joy (MBA ’17) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBangkok\, Thailand \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Bangkok\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 2Time: 6-8 p.m.The Great Room Gaysorn TowerLevel 26 & 25\, 127 Ratchadamri Road\, Lumpini\, Pathumwan\, Bangkok 10330 \n\n\n\nHosted by Nent Sathavornmanee (BBA ’02\, MS ’07) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeijing\, China \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Beijing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 7–9 p.m.Beijing Solana Qmex Bar & Grill北京市朝阳区麦子店街道蓝色港湾库迈墨西哥餐吧 \n\n\n\nHosted by James Zhang (BBA ’16\, MAcc ’17) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChicago\, IL \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Chicago\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6:30–8:30 p.m.Chicago Fair Trade Holiday Pop Up2717 N Clark St.Chicago\, IL 60614 \n\n\n\nHosted by Katie Lorenz (BBA ’12) and Cassie Warton (BBA ’19) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelhi\, India \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Delhi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 8–10 p.m.India Habitat CentreIndia Habitat Centre\, Lodhi Road\, New Delhi \n\n\n\nHosted by Kaustubh Prasad (BS ’03) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDubai\, UAE \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Dubai\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6–8 p.m.Tonda PizzaIndex Tower\, DIFC\, Retail 210 – Dubai \n\n\n\nHosted by Vijay Gandhi (BBA ’98) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Fort Lauderdale\, FL \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Fort Lauderdale\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6–8 p.m.Slackers Bar and Grille995 Marina BlvdFort Lauderdale\, FL 33315 \n\n\n\nHosted by Joe Lukas (BBA ’95) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGermany \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Germany\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6 p.m.Champions Bar – Marriott Hotel FrankfurtHamburger Allee 2Frankfurt am Main\, Germany 60486 \n\n\n\nHosted by Rome Rauter (BBA ’20) and Thomas Leiser (BS ’70) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHanoi\, Vietnam \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Hanoi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6–9 p.m.Turtle Lake Brewing Company106 Quang Khanh Street\, Tay Ho \n\n\n\nHosted by Adam Sitkoff (BA ’92) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLondon\, England \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in London\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 2Time: 6:30 p.m.Hereford Arms127 Gloucester Rd South Kensington\, London SW7 4TE \n\n\n\nHosted by Rebecca A. Clements (BBA ’97) and Elissa von Broembsen-Kluever (BBA ’04) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelbourne\, Australia \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Melbourne\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 6Time: 10:30 a.m.Beachcomber Café10-18 Jacka BlvdSt Kilda\, Victoria 3182 \n\n\n\nHosted by Liz Dawes (BBA ’85) and Scott Dawes (BS ’84) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMexico City \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Mexico City\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 7–9 p.m.Maison ArtemesiaTonalá 23 Roma Nte. Cuauhtémoc06700 Ciudad de México\, 55 9036 3778 \n\n\n\nHosted by Sachin Tuli (BBA ’98\, MS ’00)\, director of international business and global partnerships at the Wisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMilwaukee\, WI \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Milwaukee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5–7 p.m.Leff’s Lucky Town7208 W State StWauwatosa\, WI 53213 \n\n\n\nHosted by Kevin Gannon (BBA ’01) and Nate Radue (BA ’09\, MBA ’19) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinneapolis\, MN \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Minneapolis\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30–7:30 p.m.Rabbit Hole411 N Washington AveMinneapolis\, MN 55401 \n\n\n\nHosted by Luke Anderson (BS ’98) and Tim Bratland (BBA ’89) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNashville\, TN \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Nashville\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5–7 p.m.Culinary Dropout4020 Aspen Grove Dr\, Suite 101Franklin\, TN 37067 \n\n\n\nHosted by Amy Fensch (BBA ’95) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew York\, NY \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in New York\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6–8 p.m.Dorrian’s Red Hand1616 2nd AveNew York\, NY 10028 \n\n\n\nHosted by Chetan Peddada (BBA ’08) and Robin Du (BBA ’21\, MS ’22) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrange County \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Orange County\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5–6:30 p.m.Original Pizza Sports Bar3100 Irvine AvenueNewport Beach\, CA 92660 \n\n\n\nHosted by Kim Cass (BA ’76) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPortland\, OR \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Portland\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30–7:30 p.m.The Old Gold2105 N Killingsworth StPortland\, OR 97217 \n\n\n\nHosted by Kelly Johnson (BBA ’15) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrague\, Czech Republic \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Prague\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6–8 p.m.Brasserie MaximilianHaštalská 752/14\, Prague 1 \n\n\n\nHosted by Rob Kozich (BA ’96) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeattle\, WA \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Seattle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30–7:30 p.m.Buckley’s in Belltown2331 2nd AveSeattle\, WA 98121 \n\n\n\nHosted by Nick Kubsch (BBA ’15\, MAcc ’16) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeoul\, South Korea \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Seoul\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 7:30–9:30 p.m.서울 브루어리 성수 (Seoul Brewery)서울특별시 성동구 연무장길 28-12 (성수동2가) \n\n\n\nHosted by Sky Kim (BA ’10)\, Jihae Choi (BBA ’24)\, and the Wisconsin Alumni Association \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShanghai\, China \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Shanghai\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6:30–9 p.m.帕雷餐厅运动酒吧 (Parlay)康定路385号，陕康里103 Kanding Road 385 Shankang Li Blk 18 103 \n\n\n\nHosted by Neville Ning-YU Lam (BBA ’97) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSingapore \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Singapore\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 6–8 p.m.SOS Bar Restaurant6 Marina Blvd#01-18/19 The Sail at Marina Bay Singapore 018985 \n\n\n\nHosted by Tim Yeo (BS ’10\, MS ’11) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilmington\, DE \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Wilmington\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30–6:30 p.m.DE.CO Food Hall111 W 10th StreetWilmington\, DE 19801 \n\n\n\nHosted by Brandon Shields (MBA ’17) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in hosting a future toast? Email kyadro@wisc.edu if you’re interested in hosting in your city next year.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/125-global-toast/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking,WSB 125
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SUMMARY:Full-time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in during this open chat session to chat with current MBA students about their experience in the Wisconsin School of Business. Current student from the Full-time MBA class of 2026 will be on hand to answer any questions you have. This is a virtual event.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/full-time-mba-virtual-coffee-chat/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Ambassador Series,Full-Time MBA
ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20251015T150944Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Cocoa Social
DESCRIPTION:Take a break in between classes to enjoy hot cocoa and to learn more about the Specialized Business Master’s programs at the Wisconsin School of Business! The MBA and Master’s Admissions Team will be tabling in the West Atrium in Grainger Hall. \n\n\n\nThis event does not require registration – stop by our table and say hi!
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/hot-cocoa-social-2/
LOCATION:Grainger Hall – West Atrium
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Master's in Accounting and Business Analysis,Master's in Arts and Creative Enterprise Leadership,Master's in Business Analytics,Master's in Real Estate,Master's in Supply Chain Management,Master’s in Financial Management & Accounting
ORGANIZER;CN="Master's Program Admissions Team":MAILTO:masters@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20250903T155418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T155855Z
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SUMMARY:Business Badger Study Abroad Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join this in-person BBSA info session if you are thinking about studying abroad on a program through the Wisconsin School of Business. \n\n\n\nBefore scheduling an appointment with a professional staff member\, prospective study abroad students (pre-application) must attend a BBSA info session.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/business-badger-study-abroad-info-session-17/
LOCATION:Room 3190\, Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706
CATEGORIES:Global Programs,Undergraduate Study Abroad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Programs":MAILTO:global@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20250620T171627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T124415Z
UID:10001515-1763627400-1763629200@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Full-time MBA Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the admissions team for this deep dive into the Wisconsin Full Time MBA Program. Learn more about program specifics and enhance your understanding of the unique specialized approach during this session. This is a virtual event.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/full-time-mba-virtual-information-session-5/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Full-Time MBA,Information Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20240430T211112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T201119Z
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Jazmynn Appleton
DESCRIPTION:Jazmynn Appleton\, Chief Director of Entrepreneurial Growth and Innovation at the Progress Center for Black Women\n\n\n\nCome join us to meet Jazmynn Appleton\, an entrepreneur from Chicago making waves in Madison. At the Progress Center for Black Women\, she uplifts Black women through entrepreneurial support. Co-founder of FOCUS\, she guides entrepreneurs to success. Recognized for her expertise\, she’s also a passionate cook and aspiring private chef. \n\n\n\nThis free event will be held in 4151 Grainger Hall. \n\n\n\nThe Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch program is sponsored by the law firm of Neider & Boucher\, S.C. We thank them for their support!
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/distinguished-entrepreneurs-lunch-jazmynn-appleton/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch,Weinert Center,Weinert Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20250620T173134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T124811Z
UID:10001517-1763554500-1763556300@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Executive MBA Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Information sessions provide a valuable introduction to the Wisconsin Executive MBA Program. Members of the admissions staff are on hand to provide you with information and respond to any questions you might have. This is a virtual event.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/executive-mba-virtual-information-session-4/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Executive MBA,Information Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20250620T174533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T131013Z
UID:10001525-1763541000-1763542800@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Master's in Data\, Insights\, and Analytics Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the virtual information session to learn about the new MS in Data\, Insights and Analytics program at the Wisconsin School of Business! During this webinar\, the Analytics Director and admissions team will be sharing information about the curriculum\, career outcomes\, and the admissions process
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/masters-in-data-insights-and-analytics-virtual-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Master's in Data, Insights, and Analytics
ORGANIZER;CN="Master's Program Admissions Team":MAILTO:masters@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20250709T165254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T130724Z
UID:10001545-1763483400-1763485200@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Chart Your Path: Master's Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Master’s Admissions team at an information session to learn more about the Specialized Business Master’s programs offered in the Wisconsin School of Business. An overview of the five Specialized Master’s will be provided along with information regarding the application process and requirements. Learn how you can become a competitive candidate for admission! \n\n\n\nThe Specialized Master’s programs are offered to all undergraduate majors and have limited to no pre-requisite requirements! \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/chart-your-path-masters-virtual-information-session-6/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Master's in Accounting and Business Analysis,Master's in Arts and Creative Enterprise Leadership,Master's in Business Analytics,Master's in Real Estate,Master's in Supply Chain Management,Master’s in Financial Management & Accounting
ORGANIZER;CN="Master's Program Admissions Team":MAILTO:masters@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20250813T200205Z
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SUMMARY:Full-time MBA\, Strategic Human Resource Management Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join Strategic Human Resource Center leadership and admissions representatives in a virtual info session to learn more about the full-time MBA program\, student experience\, as well as career outcomes in the areas of strategic human resources. We’ll also share more information about merit aid and scholarships and answer general questions about the application process. This is a virtual event.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/full-time-mba-strategic-human-resource-management-virtual-information-session/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Full-Time MBA,Information Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20251110T195445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T195447Z
UID:10001667-1763463600-1763467200@business.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Business Badger Study Abroad Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join this in-person BBSA info session if you are thinking about studying abroad on a program through the Wisconsin School of Business. \n\n\n\nBefore scheduling an appointment with a professional staff member\, prospective study abroad students (pre-application) must attend a BBSA info session.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/business-badger-study-abroad-info-session-22/
LOCATION:Room 4151 – Director’s Room\, Grainger Hall\, 375 University Avenue\, Madison
CATEGORIES:Global Programs,Undergraduate Study Abroad
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Programs":MAILTO:global@wsb.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20250915T175415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T181739Z
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SUMMARY:Graaskamp on the Road - New York City
DESCRIPTION:One Vanderbilt\, McDermott Will & Emery Law Offices \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker: MaryAnne Gilmartin\, Founder and CEO of MAG Partners \n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. Registration & Networking \n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. Lunch & Program \n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graaskamp-on-the-road-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174742
CREATED:20241018T161729Z
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SUMMARY:2025 WSB Private Capital Conference
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOver the past two decades\, private capital has experienced significant growth and transformation\, driven by increasing global demand for alternative investments. Private equity\, venture capital\, and private credit have expanded as investors seek higher returns and diversification outside of traditional public markets. Institutional investors\, such as pension funds\, endowments\, and sovereign wealth funds\, have poured capital into private markets\, fueling the rise of mega-funds and expanding investment into sectors like technology\, healthcare\, and infrastructure. Regulatory changes\, increased access to technology\, and a shift toward more flexible capital structures have also played a key role\, enabling private capital firms to take a more active role in company growth and operational improvements. As a result\, private capital has become a more prominent and influential part of the global financial ecosystem. \n\n\n\nThe Second Annual WSB Private Capital Conference\n\n\n\nWSB is honored to host the 2025 Private Capital Conference on November 14. This gathering of top industry experts will explore the sectors of private equity\, private credit\, and venture capital. Please join us as we discuss the latest sector insights and trends with industry leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Attanasio\, Director-Alternative Investments\, General Motors Asset Management \n\n\n\nMark Attanasio is a Director at General Motors Asset Management (“GMAM”). He currently oversees a team responsible for managing GM’s allocation to Absolute Return Strategies\, Real Estate\, and Private Equity across several GM domestic and international pension plans.  Mark has been a member of the Absolute return Strategies team since inception and has added the responsibilities of private equity and real estate more recently. His primary responsibilities include due diligence\, risk management and portfolio construction. Mark also sits on a several internal committees (Investment Management and Operational Risk Management) and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for an international pension plan.  \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, while at GM\, Mark has managed GM’s Equity program\, a Global Tactical Asset Allocation program and the trading room. Mark joined GMAM in 1999\, where his initial responsibilities were in risk management until his transition into the Absolute Return Strategies Group. Prior to joining GMAM\, Mark worked at Bankers Trust Company in their Investment Consulting and Risk Management Groups.   \n\n\n\nMark received a BA in Economics and an MBA from Rutgers University. Mark is a Chartered Financial Analyst.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Burckhardt\, Vice President\, Oak Hill Advisors L.P. \n\n\n\nAnna Burckhardt is a Vice President on the US Credit team at Oak Hill Advisors. Prior to joining Oak Hill in 2021\, she was a High Yield Credit Analyst at Barclays. Anna started her career in 2018 as an Investment Banking Analyst at Credit Suisse. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoseph Buss\, Managing Director\, TPG Capital \n\n\n\nJoseph Buss is a Managing Director at TPG Capital based in Chicago\, where he focuses on fundraising as part of the Client and Capital Formation group. Prior to joining TPG in 2020\, Joe was at PJT Park Hill where he focused on private equity\, credit and infrastructure fundraising. Before Park Hill\, Joe was a member of the Credit Suisse Private Fund Group\, and prior to that had spent nine years at Goldman Sachs. Joe received his BBA from the University of Wisconsin Madison\, and his MBA at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrad Charchut\, Partner\, Bain Capital \n\n\n\nMr. Charchut has over 30 years of experience in leveraged lending. He is a Partner at Bain Capital in the $54B Credit business where he is responsible for private debt capital markets and new business origination in North America\, including private equity sponsor coverage. Previously\, Mr. Charchut was a Senior Director at Cerberus Capital where he originated\, underwrote\, and syndicated senior and subordinated financing for private equity sponsors. Prior to Cerberus\, Mr. Charchut was a Vice President in Merchant Banking Syndications at Heller Financial and structured leveraged loan transactions at BT Alex. Brown and First Chicago NBD. Mr. Charchut received his M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a B.A. from Northwestern University.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTom Dircks\, Private Equity Associate\, One Rock Capital \n\n\n\nTom Dircks is an Associate of One Rock Capital Partners\, LLC. Prior to joining One Rock\, Mr. Dircks was an Investment Banking Analyst in the Financial Restructuring Group at Houlihan Lokey. Mr. Dircks earned a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAJ Ervin\, Associate\, Falfurrias Management Partners \n\n\n\nMr. Ervin joined Falfurrias Management Partners as an Associate in 2025. Previously\, Mr. Ervin served as an Analyst at Evercore in New York. While at Evercore\, Mr. Ervin focused on GP-led advisory and secondaries transactions as a member of the Private Capital Advisory group. Mr. Ervin is a 2023 graduate from the University of Wisconsin\, and received a BBA in Finance\, Investment & Banking.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMax Gantman\, Private Equity Associate\, Altamont Capital Partners \n\n\n\nMax Gantman is a Private Equity Associate at Altamont Capital Partners\, where he focuses on investments in industrials and business services. He recently leveraged his private equity experience to acquire a small business in the San Francisco Bay Area.  \n\n\n\nMax serves on the Advisory Board of Access Distributed\, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to careers in finance\, and remains an active advocate for the Badger community. He earned a B.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison\, where he majored in Finance and Insurance and minored in Computer Sciences.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDarryl Lewis\, Operating Partner\, Banneker Partners \n\n\n\nDarryl Lewis is an Operating Partner at Banneker Partners\, focusing on driving operational excellence and value creation. Mr. Lewis was previously the Chief Technology Officer at STATS\, a Vista Equity Partners portfolio company. Prior to STATS\, he was the Managing Director of Product & Technology for Vista Equity Partners\, where he led technology due diligence and portfolio-wide value creation\, collaborating closely with management teams to implement best practices across Vista’s entire portfolio of companies\, including Websense\, Tibco\, Mitratech\, Lanyon\, DealerSocket\, ACTIVE Network\, Omnitracs\, Newscycle (now Naviga)\, Aptean\, Greenway\, Social Solutions\, and STATS. \n\n\n\nMr. Lewis started his career at AT&T Bell Laboratories as a software engineer\, and spent the bulk of his career at Microsoft where he was a development lead on Excel\, a program management leader on Encarta and MSN\, the lead for a Microsoft cable television joint venture\, and a member of the founding team for the Xbox. Mr. Lewis holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin and is currently a board member for the University of Wisconsin School of Business. He is also a board director of N-able\, Inc. (NABL) and chairman of the N-able cybersecurity committee. Mr. Lewis resides in Seattle with his wife and three sons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScott Parrish\, Head of Private Equity\, State of Wisconsin Investment Board \n\n\n\nScott joined the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (“SWIB”) in 2005 and has over 29 years of experience working in Private Equity. SWIB is one of the largest U.S. Pension Funds with over $150 billion in assets. Scott leads the Private Equity portfolio\, with a market value of over $22 billion. Prior to joining SWIB\, Scott was a Private Equity Investment Officer for the Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois\, where he spent ten years. Scott received a B.S. in Finance\, cum laude\, from Eastern Illinois University and an MBA from the University of Illinois. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Skelly\, Managing Director\, Lexington Partners \n\n\n\nMichael Skelly is a Managing Director of Lexington Partners primarily engaged in the evaluation of secondary purchases of private equity and alternative investments. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining Lexington in 2010\, Mr. Skelly worked at Brevan Howard and prior to that he was an analyst in investment banking at Goldman Sachs. Mr. Skelly graduated from the University of Wisconsin (Madison) with a B.B.A. in finance and political science. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHalle Sterling\, Private Equity Associate\, Berkshire Partners \n\n\n\nHalle Sterling was most recently a Private Equity Associate at Berkshire Partners\, where she focused on investments in the technology and communications sectors\, including global data center platforms and IT managed services. She previously worked as a Private Equity Associate at Siris Capital\, and prior to that\, she was an Investment Banking Analyst at Rothschild & Co. Halle is passionate about mentorship\, serving as a Wisconsin Investment Banking Club alumni mentor and previously a co-chair of Access Better Learning and Education (ABLE). She earned her B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is currently pursuing her MBA at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthew Teichner\, Managing Director\, Co-Head of Golub Capital Credit Opportunities \n\n\n\nMr. Teichner joined Golub Capital in 2015 and is a Managing Director and Co-Head of Golub Capital Credit Opportunities. He was previously a Managing Director on the Capital Markets team. Prior to joining Golub Capital\, Mr. Teichner was in the Financial Sponsors group at Deutsche Bank\, where he covered large cap and middle market private equity clients across various products\, including debt\, equity and M&A. He was responsible for transaction origination and execution\, with a significant focus on leveraged finance. Mr. Teichner earned his B.B.A. degree with honors in Finance\, Investment and Banking from The University of Wisconsin – Madison. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJen Wilson\, Vice President-Head of Private Investments\, Thrivent \n\n\n\nJen has 21 years of professional experience and has been involved with middle market private equity for most of her career. At Thrivent\, she is involved in making all private equity fund commitments and equity co-investments. Before joining Thrivent in 2006\, she worked at ING Investment Management focusing on private debt investments. Jen began her career at Arthur Andersen in its Transaction Advisory Services department.   \n\n\n\nJen earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota. Jen completed her CPA designation and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.  \n\n\n\nJen is a board member of Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Additionally\, she is a member of the University of St. Thomas Investment Committee\, the Investment Advisory Council for the Minnesota State Board of Investment\, several fund advisory boards\, and is co-chair of PEWIN’s Twin Cities Chapter.  \n\n\n\nJen chairs and serves on Thrivent’s Private Equity Investment Committee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJon Ziebarth\, Managing Director\, Sixth Street \n\n\n\nJon Ziebarth is a Managing Director at Sixth Street. Prior to joining Sixth Street\, Mr. Ziebarth was a Senior Vice President with Golub Capital from 2009 to 2017. While at Golub Capital\, Mr. Ziebarth was responsible for underwriting\, executing and monitoring leveraged finance investments for middle market private equity sponsors. Prior to 2009\, Mr. Ziebarth was an Associate at Saybrook Capital\, where he executed private equity investments in middle market companies. From 2005 to 2007\, he worked at Deutsche Bank in the M&A Group of the Investment Banking division\, where he advised clients on mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Ziebarth began his career in the Investment Banking division at Robert W. Baird. Mr. Ziebarth received a BA in Finance and Political Science from University of Wisconsin – Madison and an MBA in Finance from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda and Venue \n\n\n\nTimeSessionMorning Session:9:45 am – 10:00 amWSB Opening Remarks10:00 am – 10:45 amJunior Private Equity Panel11:00 am – 11:45 amLimited Partners PanelAfternoon Session:1:00 pm – 1:45 pmSenior Private Credit Panel2:00 pm – 2:45 pmSenior Private Equity Panel2:45 pm – 5:00 pmOpen Networking\n\n\n\nThe event will be held in Gordon Event Center (2nd floor). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\nPlease use the button at the top of this page to register for the conference. Note that you may register to attend: (i) both the morning and afternoon sessions (recommended)\, (ii) the morning session (Junior Private Equity and Limited Partners)\, or (iii) the afternoon session (Private Credit and Private Equity). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors \n\n\n\nThe 2025 WSB Private Capital Conference is sponsored by the Wisconsin School of Business Department of Finance\, Investment\, and Banking and the Wisconsin Private Equity Club.
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