Department Retreat
Monday, August 17, 2026
Great Hall, Fourth Floor, Memorial Union
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology holds an annual all-department retreat! The day features research talks from our labs, a poster session, an afternoon reception, all meals, and a beautiful view of Lake Mendota.
Registration will open in the Summer 2026
2025 SCHEDULE
This schedule is subject to change prior to the event.
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Breakfast Buffet breakfast offered prior to event start. |
| 9:00 – 9:10 | Opening Remarks State of the Department Report Vanessa Sperandio |
| 9:10-10:30 | Sessions |
| 9:10 – 9:30 | |
| 9:30 – 9:50 | |
| 9:50 – 10:10 | |
| 10:10 – 10:30 | |
| 10:30 – 11:15 | Break/Poster Session Part I Refreshments and snacks provided. |
| 11:15 – 12:15 | Sessions |
| 11:15 – 11:35 | |
| 11:35 – 11:55 | |
| 11:55 – 12:15 | |
| 12:15 – 1:15 | Lunch Buffet lunch provided. |
| 1:15 – 2:15 | Sessions |
| 1:15 – 1:35 | |
| 1:35 – 1:55 | |
| 1:55 – 2:15 | |
| 2:15 – 3:00 | Poster Session Part II |
| 3:00 – 3:40 | Sessions |
| 3:00 – 3:20 | |
| 3:20 – 3:40 | |
| 3:40-5:00 | Reception Bar service and hors d’oeuvres provided. |