Alumni Events

• What: : Lunch at the home of Al and Pat Forsythe.
• When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 1-3:30 p.m.
• Where: Sun City, Ariz.
• Register: Sign up is required. Register now. 

Join us for a late lunch at the home of Al and Pat Forsythe and connect with alumni and friends! Rick Foy, assistant chancellor of university advancement, and Pedro Renta, alumni relations officer, will be in attendance. Sign up is required. Please register by Friday, March 7. 

• What: Join us for Wisconsin Day in Arizona!
• When: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Where: Sun Bowl, 10220 N. 107th Ave,. Sun City, Ariz.
• Cost: $10 at the door.
• Register: No registration required. 

Join us for WISCONSIN DAY in Arizona! Tickets are available at the door and food will be served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Beer, soda, brats, hot dogs, beans, chips, prizes and music performed by the Zweifel Brothers Band are all included. Stop by the UWRF table to say hello. 

No registration required. Bring your lawn chairs. Sponsored by Wisconsin Club of Sun City. 

• What: Join us for Silent Sky at the Phipps!
• When: Sunday, March 30, 2 p.m.
• Where: 109 Locust St., Hudson, WI 54016
• Cost: $32/adult, $16/youth, recommended for ages 13+
• Tickets: Learn more and purchase tickets.

Join us Sunday, March 30 for Silent Sky at the Phipps in Hudson. Full of wonder, humor, and heart, Silent Sky is the remarkable true story of Henrietta Leavitt, one of the pioneering women astronomers working at Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s. Henrietta transcended the odds while navigating love, family, and the universe, going on to make a world-altering advancement to the field of astronomy that changed our view of the cosmos forever.

Stay After the Show for a Special Discussion with Dr. Eileen Korenic!

Eileen Korenic, a recently retired professor at UW-River Falls, is a distinguished physicist dedicated to advancing scientific literacy. She holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Rochester, along with multiple degrees in physics, biology, chemistry and education.

Korenic’s pioneering research in physics and color science has been showcased at international conferences and earned her prestigious honors, including the Glenn H. Brown Prize for her thesis. Before joining the faculty at UW-River Falls, she worked as a color scientist at 3M, applying her expertise to real-world innovations.

Beyond her academic achievements, Korenic is passionate about science outreach. She shares her knowledge through children’s articles and engaging presentations at laser labs, observatories, planetariums, and other public venues.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from a renowned scientist whose work bridges cutting-edge research and public education!

Embark on the journey of a lifetime and discover Spain's classics! 

Join us on a 12-day, fun-filled trip to Spain with an optional four-night Barcelona and Costa Brava post-tour extension, Sept. 12-23, 2025.

• Explore the wonders of the Prado Museum, one of Europe’s greatest museums. See the Cathedral of Seville, the third largest in the world. Enjoy reserved seating at a flamenco show and feel the passion of this famous dance. Visit the exotic and expansive Alhambra palace. Indulge in an authentic paella experience. View Antonio Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces, including a visit to La Sagrada Familia. Explore Spain's priceless treasures of art, history, and culture set against a backdrop of sunny Mediterranean shores and grand mountain ranges.
• View the full trip details. Questions? Email alumni@uwrf.edu.