Visitor & Information Programs

Whether you are new to campus or have been here for years, the office of Visitor & Information Programs (VIP) is your guide to UW–Madison. VIP is the central access point for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and the community in answering questions, locating information and navigating UW-Madison and the surrounding area.

VIP offers two beautiful walk-in facilities that are open daily—the new Welcome Center at 21 N. Park St., near the corner of Park and Regent streets, and the Campus Information Center in the historic Red Gym. You may also phone 608/263–2400 or e-mail askbucky@uwmad.wisc.edu.

UW Homecoming Proves Happy Campers Come from Wisconsin!

This year’s Homecoming celebration is off to a great start! The theme for 2006, “Bucky goes to Camp … Randall,” ties a “camping” theme into the history of our university, making it unique to UW–Madison. This year’s nine-day celebration kicked off Friday, October 6, and will conclude on Saturday, October 14, with our Badgers taking on Minnesota during the Homecoming football game at Camp Randall Stadium!

New Gateway to UW–Madison

On September 28, campus and community leaders celebrated the opening of our new state-of-the-art Welcome Center—the new gateway to UW–Madison and Greater Madison area located at 21 N. Park St. As a collaborative effort among VIP, UW Transportation Services, and the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau, this new facility features an inviting and engaging reception area, conference rooms, on-site parking, and a drive-up window for parking and general information.

Campus Spotlight

UW Transportation Services
UW Transportation Services administers all campus transportation and parking services. Listed below are some of their new initiatives:

• Getting around south campus just got easier with the South Park Circulator (Route 85). It provides weekday service from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. between 21 N. Park St., the Memorial Union, and Union South. 
• Now open—a convenient drive-thru location at 21 N. Park St. Receive general campus and community information and find transportation and parking options that work for you without getting out of your car!

• Parking permits are now required for mopeds parked on the UW–Madison campus. Drivers must purchase a $55 annual parking permit and park only in designated stalls or risk a citation.

VIP is Hiring Students

During the month of October, Visitor & Information Programs (VIP) and the Office of Admissions will select students to serve as tour guides and information guides beginning in Spring 2007. We are looking for enthusiastic and team-oriented students who represent the diversity of our student population in age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, city/state/country origin, personality, major, career goals, campus involvement, and personal interests. Starting salary is $8/hr. A complete job description and application is now available online.

Campus Area Housing Listing Service

Is finding the right place to live stressing you out? VIP's Campus Area Housing Listing Service features FREE searches of hundreds of housing options using the criteria that matter most to you. Search available housing by: location, price, utilities included, availability of parking, and much more. Students may also post sublets or roommate vacancies for $13.

What’s Up Around Town?

In autumn, the Madison area not only boasts brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow, it also offers plenty of great seasonal attractions and activities.

One of the grandest of these activities is the fifth annual Wisconsin Book Festival, a five-day celebration, in and around downtown Madison, October 18-22. The Festival features readings, lectures, discussions, writing workshops, live interviews, children's events, and more.

For a complete listing of upcoming Madison area events, visit www.visitmadison.com.

Got Questions? Ask Bucky!

Ask Bucky is your information source for questions regarding the who, what, where, when, and why of life at the UW–Madison. No question is too big or too small. View Bucky’s Frequently Asked Questions, search Bucky’s Resource Guide, a database of more than 1,400 campus and community resources and services, or submit your question directly online.

Experience Something New on Campus

Featured Event: Wisconsin Union Theater Performances
The Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison’s historic hall located on Lake Mendota right next to the Memorial Union’s famed Terrace, has featured performances since 1939. “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Rover,” and “Arabian Nights,” are just a few of the performances offered this fall.

For a listing of more UW–Madison events, visit: http://www.today.wisc.edu/