Meeting Site Information
Meeting Site
Opened on October 5, 1928, the Memorial Union sits on the shores of Lake Mendota between Helen C. White Library and the Armory (Red Gym). This building is most recognized for its classic architecture and bright green, orange and yellow starburst Terrace chairs.
Memorial Union will house all conference workshops, presentations, and social. Conference Headquarters will also be in the Union, located near the conference sessions. If you need assistance with your registration, lodging, transportation, wireless login, or any other items during the conference, headquarters will be open each day during the conference.
City Information
You will find the best of all worlds in Wisconsin's vibrant capital city and picturesque surrounding towns: natural beauty and outdoor recreation, stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops, and an irreverent spirit of fun.
Built on an isthmus between lakes Monona and Mendota, Madison is renowned for its beautiful scenery. A total of five area lakes and over 200 parks provide an abundance of year-round outdoor activities, from hiking, biking, swimming and sailing along with cross-country skiing, snow sailing, and ice fishing.
Madison offers several ways to get around and explore the city while you're here. If you're not quite up to walking down State Street or up Bascom Hill there are other modes of transportation to get you where you need. Madison Metro Bus System travels throughout downtown Madison including routes to and from the UW campus area to the Capitol. Biking is also a very popular mode of transportation and Madison offers bicycle rental stations, several shops that rent bicycles, and extensive bike trails within the city and into surrounding areas.
For more information about Madison visit this site and visitor guide.
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The Wisconsin Union - Conference Services
WisABA Conference 2012
800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-265-6534 | Fax: 608-265-8299
Email: wisaba@union.wisc.edu
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