CELEBRATE THE GROWTH OF THE CLASS OF 2026!

You are cordially invited to attend the inspiring and memorable graduation ceremony for students of the UW Odyssey Project Class of 2026! Please join Odyssey staff, alumni, and supporters in celebrating students’ successful completion of six UW credits following two semesters studying challenging works of literature, American history, art history, and philosophy.

When they triumphantly cross the graduation stage this spring, we hope our community will join us in witnessing their gifts and celebrating their accomplishments.

• Who: YOU! This event is free and open to the public.
• When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 6-7:30 PM CST.
• Where: In person at Great Hall in Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., Madison or via Zoom from anywhere in the world (button link below).
• What: Be inspired by powerful Odyssey student voices, remarks from incoming Interim UW Chancellor Eric Wilcots, and award presentations to Mary Rouse, former UW Dean of Students, and her son, DCS Associate Dean Martin Rouse. Our program starts promptly at 6 PM, with refreshments and Bucky Badger to follow.

This event will be HYBRID, so please feel free to join us in-person at Memorial Union in Great Hall or online via Zoom. Please register below!

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Special thanks to our graduation sponsors, including Madison Gas & Electric, Strand Associates, UW Credit Union, Custer Burish Financial Services, Summit Credit Union,  and TruStage Financial Group.