BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wisconsin School of Business - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://business.wisc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wisconsin School of Business 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:20260507T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T193000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161058Z CREATED:20250812T150922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T161058Z UID:10001596-1778175000-1778182200@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Spring 2026 BBA Graduation Celebration DESCRIPTION:Congratulations\, Graduates!\n\n\n\n\nView photos from the Spring 2026 BBA Graduation Celebration on Thursday\, May 7 at the Kohl Center\n\n\n\nDownload the program\n\n\n\nWatch the full celebration recording (starts at 16:00)\n\n\n\nWatch for an email from Empire Photography/American Photo Marketing (APM) to view and order proofs of individual photos taken.\n\n\n\nView highlights from the UW-Commencement ceremonies\n\n\n\nCheck out the @WisconsinBusinessBadgers Instagram page for all the fun event content\n\n\n\n\n2026 Photo Gallery\n\n\n\nImages from the 2025 Spring BBA Graduation Celebration are available for personal use only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroducing the 2026 BBA Graduation Celebration Student Speaker – Bella Shim\, BBA ’26\n\n\n\n\nThe Wisconsin School of Business is proud to announce Bella Shim as the 2026 BBA Graduation Celebration student speaker. Bella\, a native of Glenview\, Illinois\, and graduate of Glenbrook South High School\, has made a lasting impact at UW–Madison through her leadership\, involvement\, and commitment to building community among her peers. \n\n\n\nThroughout her time at Wisconsin\, Bella held leadership roles across multiple student organizations\, serving on the leadership boards of the Real Estate Club\, Women in Business\, and the UW Club Gymnastics Team. Across each of these communities\, she demonstrated a passion for collaboration\, mentorship\, and empowering fellow students to grow both personally and professionally. \n\n\n\nAfter graduation\, Bella will begin her professional journey as an Acquisitions Analyst at Blue Vista Capital Management in Chicago\, Illinois. She attributes her success to the strong network of support that shaped her undergraduate experience and extends heartfelt thanks to her parents\, Angela and Steve Shim\, for their constant encouragement\, as well as the Career Engagement Studio faculty for their mentorship and guidance over the past four years. \n\n\n\nIn her commencement address\, Bella will celebrate the shared experiences that have defined the graduating class and reflect on the ways the Wisconsin community has supported\, challenged\, and inspired its students. Her message encourages graduates to carry forward the spirit of connection and leadership as they step into the next chapter of their lives and continue lifting others along the way. \n\n\n\n\n\n“We were supported\, challenged\, and lifted by this community\, and now it’s our turn to lift the next generation of Business Badgers.” \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Stay InformedPlease check back closer to the event date for the most up to date information. \nAll graduation updates will be provided to May 2026 graduates via email announcements. If you are a family member\, guest or December 2025 graduate\, and would also like to receive updates please complete the Graduation Information Request Form. \n\n \n \n \n \n Information for Graduates Carry-in Policy \nGraduates and guests should limit the number of items they bring. Each attendee is allowed one small clutch purse (6.5” x 4.5”) and one large clear bag\, either a one-gallon clear gallon-sized storage bag or a 12”x6”x12” clear tote bag. Signage outside the Kohl Center will instruct graduates and guests on the building carry-in policy. \nAll items and guests are subject to search. Storage is not available for checking prohibited items. Items left at gates will be disposed of. \nChanges in national\, regional\, or local security levels may affect security procedures at Commencement\, and we appreciate your understanding with any last-minute changes that may occur. \nApply to Graduate \nStudents must apply for graduation to attend the ceremony and receive their diploma. You are required to complete the application\, even if you have missed the deadline for your name to be listed in the program. \nPost-Graduation Survey \nPlease fill out this Post-Graduation Survey sharing with us your plans after graduation. The data helps inform students of what makes an offer competitive\, so by completing this survey\, you will help us help future Badgers. \nDress Code & Conduct \nGraduates should wear academic regalia (cap and gown) over business professional attire for the Spring BBA Graduation Celebration and the official campus Commencement at Camp Randall. View the campus commencement site for information on your regalia. \nGraduates are expected to demonstrate appropriate conduct during the entirety of the event such as remaining seated or in designated areas unless directed and not interrupting speakers or the proceedings. \nProhibited items include signs\, flags\, sticks\, noisemakers or bullhorns. \nDiploma Covers \nGraduates will receive a red diploma folder at the BBA Graduation Celebration. The actual diploma will be mailed six to eight weeks after grades are entered to the permanent home address listed in the MyUW Student Center. \nName Reading \nUpon arrival\, graduates will need to check-in and pickup their pre-printed cards. Hold onto the cards until you cross the stage where it will be read and displayed. \nArrival & Seating \nMore information to come. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Guest Information & Parking Parking\nComplimentary parking is available first come first served in some campus parking lots to guests on Thursday\, May 7 including Lot 46 and Lot 91 after 1:30 pm. View parking map. Guests should ID themselves as School of Business Graduation Event attendees to any Transportation Services staff at the gates. \nGuests can check the Visitor Parking Availability website for up to date parking availability on campus. \nCarry-in Policy \nGraduates and guests should limit the number of items they bring. Each attendee is allowed one small clutch purse (6.5” x 4.5”) and one large clear bag\, either a one-gallon clear gallon-sized storage bag or a 12”x6”x12” clear tote bag. Signage outside the Kohl Center will instruct graduates and guests on the building carry-in policy. \nAll items and guests are subject to search. Storage is not available for checking prohibited items. Items left at gates will be disposed of. \nChanges in national\, regional\, or local security levels may affect security procedures at Commencement\, and we appreciate your understanding with any last-minute changes that may occur. \nFood and Beverage \nPublic drinking fountains in concourse areas are located in Sections 104 and 126. Concessions stands are available for guest purchase at Sections 104 and 126. \nArrival and Seating \nDoors open at 4:00 pm\, and we ask that all guests are seated by 5:30 pm to begin the program. No tickets are required to attend. Guest seating is general admission\, first-come\, first-served. There is no limit to the number of guests that graduates may bring. \nOnly graduates and staff escorts are allowed on the arena floor during the entirety of the event. \nLive Stream & Captioning \nThe program will be live streamed starting at 5:30 pm CST. A link will be provided on this website closer to the event. Captioning will be available throughout the ceremony. \nProgram \nAn downloadable program will be available on the website closer to the event. \nCeremony Etiquette \nTo create and preserve a memorable experience for graduates and guests\, we ask that all attendees adhere to our ceremony etiquette guidelines and decorum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility and Parking Accessible Parking Options \nAccessible parking at the Kohl Center is limited and is on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please note that disabled plates and/or hang-tags are required to secure space in lots reserved for accessible Commencement weekend parking. The best lots with ADA stalls are Lot 48 and Lot 87. These lots will be staffed by Transportation Services. Guests will not need a special permit\, just the standard disabled plates or hang-tag. \nDrop-off locations \nThe drop-off location for the Kohl Center is on Dayton Street directly in front of the building at Gate A. Guest services personnel will have wheelchairs available for transportation from the Dayton Street drop-off location to the Kohl Center seating area. Wheelchairs are for transportation purposes only and cannot be used for patron seating during the ceremony. Anyone in need of wheelchair services can call Guest Services at 608-263-5645 on the day of the ceremony. Guest Services staff will be available at gates and accessible drop-off points to assist guests within the stadium. \nSeating accommodations \nIf guests are in need of accessible seating or assistance\, we recommend arriving early as the seating will be determined on a first-come\, first-served basis. Accessible seating is limited to only those guests who require it. The seats will be for the person with accessible needs and for one companion. No pre-ticketing will occur for accessible seating. \nWheelchair seating locations \nWheelchair escorts to and from seats and gates are available through Guest Services\, located in the Kohl Concourse near Section 119. Wheelchair and wheelchair companion locations are located throughout the main level concourse (Kohl Concourse or 100 level)\, and the upper level (Kellner Concourse or 200 level). Due to the high demand during this event\, wheelchairs will be provided only for transport purposes. \nEmergency alerts \nTwo message boards\, located at opposite sides of the bowl\, will relay general information and messages that are broadcast over the Public Address system. In case of an emergency\, strobe lights will help alert the deaf and those who are hard of hearing. Emergency messages will also be posted on the Kohl Center scoreboard. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\nCheck it out – 2025 Graduation Celebration\n\n\n\nView photos and recording from the May 2025 BBA Graduation Celebration that was held at the Alliant Energy Center. \n\n\n\n\nMay 2025 BBA Graduation Celebration URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/spring-2026-bba-graduation-celebration/ LOCATION:The Kohl Center\, 601 W Dayton St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53715\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BBA_Commence_WebHeader_1200x600_1123-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR