Meal Information¶

The School includes some group catered meals for all participants:

Sunday (Jul. 12) — welcome dinner
Monday (Jul. 13) – Friday (Jul. 17) — breakfast and lunch each day
Friday (Jul. 17) — closing dinner

Other meals not listed above are on your own.

If you are not a member of the UW–Madison community, we will reimburse you for the on-your-own meals, Monday through Thursday dinners; see below for details. Sorry, UW–Madison folks: The rules say that we cannot reimburse you for meals here.

For the meals on your own, you are welcome to join other participants and even staff! We can help with ideas and groups, if you like. There is another page with suggestions for finding dining options near the School and hotel.

Catered Meals¶

The catered breakfasts and lunches during the School (see above) will be served in Morgridge Hall. Breakfast and lunch are in the Morgridge Hall 1st Floor Atrium Cafe Monday through Thursday, and in the Centennial Seminar Hub (Room 7560) on Friday (staff will lead the way to locations on Monday and Friday).

Menus¶

The catered meals should take into account all dietary needs that you told us about in the questionnaire. Check for labels! If you have questions, ask the catering staff (if present) or School staff.

Some items, like gluten-free items, are provided in low quantities that are meant just for those people who requested them. Please do not take them unless they are for you.

If you have dietary restrictions and have questions about the menu, please feel free to ask staff!

Sunday, July 12, 2026¶

Opening Dinner (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)¶

Location: Fluno Center, 601 University Avenue; Skyview Room, 8th Floor

Pastaciutta Buffetteria

Cavatappi Pasta
Cheese Lasagna
Grilled Chicken Breast
All Beef Meatballs
Italian Vegetable Blend
Breadsticks
Marinara Sauce and Alfredo Sauce
Caesar Salad
Tiramisu
Cannoli

Monday, July 13, 2026¶

Breakfast (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)¶

Badger Breakfast

Butter Croissants with Butter and Jelly
Fresh Cut Fruit Salad
Potatoes O'Brien
Chicken Sausage Links
Scrambled Eggs
Coffee
Assorted Bottled Juice

Lunch (12:15 PM - 1:15 PM)¶

Southwest Buffet

Tortilla Chips
Red Salsa
Spanish Rice
Beef Barbacoa
Chicken Tinga
Flour and Corn Tortillas
Assorted Toppings
Halal Chicken with Southwest Seasoning
Vegan Chorizo
Black Beans
Assorted Soda and Sparkling Water

PM Break (12:30 PM - 4:00 PM)¶

Coffee
Assorted Soda and Sparkling Water
Assorted Cookies

Tuesday, July 14, 2026¶

Breakfast (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)¶

Build Your Own Breakfast Sandwich

English Muffins
Egg Patties
Bacon
Chicken Sausage Patties
Sliced Cheddar Cheese
Assorted Condiments
Fresh Cut Fruit Salad
Assorted Muffins
Coffee
Assorted Juice

Lunch (12:15 PM - 1:15 PM)¶

The Mediterranean Buffet

Mediterranean Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce
Roasted Vegetable Couscous
Lemon Oregano Chicken
Fruit and Cheese Board
Vegetable Platter with Dill Dip
Pita Chips with Garlic Hummus
Assorted Soda and Sparkling Water

PM Break (12:30 PM - 4:00 PM)¶

Blondies and Brownies
Rice Crispy Bars
Assorted Soda and Sparkling Water
Coffee

Wednesday, July 15, 2026¶

Breakfast (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)¶

Badger Breakfast

Bagels and Cream Cheese
Fresh Cut Fruit Salad
Potatoes O'Brien
Chicken Sausage Links
Scrambled Eggs
Coffee
Bottled Juice
Assorted Danishes

Lunch (12:30 PM - 1:45 PM)¶

Boxed Lunch Sandwiches

Smoked Turkey
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Mediterranean Hummus Wrap
Assorted Chips
Vegetable Platter with Dill Dip
Fruit and Cheese Board
Assorted Soda and Sparkling Water

Thursday, July 16, 2026¶

Breakfast (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)¶

Fresh Cut Fruit Salad
Bacon
Chicken Sausage Links
Scrambled Eggs
French Toast Sticks
Sweet and Savory Scones
Coffee
Bottled Juice

Lunch (12:00 PM - 1:15 PM)¶

Garden Pasta Salad
Hamburgers
Beyond Brats
Kettle Chips with French Onion Dip
Assorted Soda and Sparkling Water
Coffee

PM Break (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM)¶

Ice Cream Social

Friday, July 17, 2026¶

Breakfast (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)¶

Badger Breakfast

Butter Croissants with Butter and Jelly
Fresh Cut Fruit Salad
Hash Brown Rounds
Chicken Sausage Links
Veg Egg Scramble
Granola Bars
Coffee
Bottled Juice

Lunch (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)¶

Stir Fry Buffet

Vegetable Egg Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce
Garlic Ginger Rice
Vegetable Stir Fry
Orange Chicken
Teriyaki Beef
Edamame Potstickers with Apricot Soy Sauce
Assorted Soda and Sparkling Water
Coffee

PM Break (2:00 PM - 2:30 PM)¶

Cupcakes
Assorted Sparkling Water

Closing Dinner (5:45 PM - 7:45 PM)¶

Location: Fluno Center, 601 University Avenue; Courtyard

Dinner Buffet - Curry

Red Chicken Curry
Yellow Vegetable Curry
Basmati Rice
Spiced Carrots with Peas
Vegetable Samosas
Naan Bread
Cucumber Raita
Garden Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Ranch Dressing
Coconut Cake
Spiced Donut Holes

Meal Reimbursement Tips¶

Again, if you are not part of the UW–Madison community, we can reimburse you for dinners Monday through Thursday. We have curated a page of some possible dining options to use as inspiration.

Some tips for successful reimbursements:

Keep receipts for your meals – if anything so that you remember how much meals cost!
We can reimburse up to $35 for dinner, including tax and tip.
If it is not on the receipt, be sure to write the tip amount yourself, so you do not forget.
We cannot pay for any alcohol, although non-alcoholic drinks are OK — ideally, pay for alcohol separately.

We will explain the reimbursement process in detail after the School, but the tips above will help.