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Fall Picnic


This fun, informal picnic for new international students, scholars, and their families, will be held Sunday, September 14 at nearby Olin Park from 11am-3pm. A free meal will be served promptly at 11:30am, so please arrive on time. Games and activities will follow the lunch. Olin Park is within walking and biking distance from campus, a parking lot for vehicles is available, and Madison Metro bus routes 5 and 12 run past the park. For more information about the park, please visit: http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/parks/major/olin.html.

  • At the MFIS Welcome to Wisconsin Picnic:
  • Play traditional picnic games and American sports,
  • Meet friendly Americans eager to talk with you,
  • Meet Bucky Badger,
  • Sing popular UW-Madison songs,
  • Learn about and enjoy Wisconsin’s beautiful natural environment with other international students!

Many good friendships often begin at this picnic. Please email mfis@odos.wisc.edu to express interest and for more information.

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