UW Grandparents University® Presentation

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Madison Wisconsin Section - Life Member Affinity Group - November 2018 Event

Presenters will tell us about the objectives and methods of Grandparents University. The presentations will include specific information about the engineering and biotechnology aspects of the GPU program.

Grandparents University (GPU) is an award-winning program of The Wisconsin Alumni Association and UW-Extension’s Family Living Programs. It is an intergenerational learning experience for children aged seven to 14 who are accompanied by a grandparent(s) or older adult relative(s) who is not a parent. The two-day program is offered several times each summer.  The GPU experience includes staying in a residence hall, touring the campus, going to class, participating in engaging and hands-on activities in a major and earning a GPU “degree.” Classes and activities can be selected from about 20 fields ranging from Art to Wildlife Ecology.

Parking

Parking should be available in Lot 17, the ramp at 1525 Engineering Drive. Lot 80, the Union South Garage at 1308 Dayton is closer, but more likely to be full. Two nearby lots are free after 4:30 PM: Lot 45 at 165 Mills and Lot 54 at 112 N Charter.

Location Details

The Lab (makerspace) is in Wendt Commnons next to Union South. Please come to the front desk on the 2nd (ground) floor and someone will direct you to our meeting location.


  Date and Time

  Location

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  • Date: 01 Nov 2018
  • Time: 04:45 PM to 06:15 PM
  • All times are (GMT-06:00) US/Central
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  • 215 N Randall Ave
  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • United States 53706
  • Building: Grainger Engineering Design Innovation Lab
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  • Starts 03 October 2018 10:24 AM
  • Ends 01 November 2018 12:00 PM
  • All times are (GMT-06:00) US/Central
  • No Admission Charge

  Speakers

Tom Zinnen Tom Zinnen of UW Biotechnology, UW Extension

Topic:

GPU Objectives and Methods, GPU Biotechnology Presentation

Biography:

Tom Zinnen is a UW Extension Biotechnology Policy and Outreach Specialist for the UW Biotechnology Center and the UW Extension. He received a PhD in plant pathology from UW Madison in 1985. His key role is in welcoming Wisconsinites to come experience science at the university.

Address:425 Henry Mall, , Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53706

Lennon Rodgers Lennon Rodgers of UW Grainger Engineering Design Innovation Lab

Topic:

GPU Engineering Presentation

Biography:

Lennon Rodgers is Director of Grainger Engineering Design Innovation Lab. He helped to create the innovation lab. Prior to coming to The University of Wisconsin, Lennon helped to create three other maker spaces in Singapore, Russia and at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has a PhD in mechanical engineering from MIT.

Address:215 N Randall Ave, , Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53706





Agenda

4:45 Sign In, LMAG Announcements, Member Introductions

5:00 GPU Presentations, Q & A, Discussion

6:15 Adjourn