2025 Summer seminar in Madison, WI
June 25 - 26, 20252025 Summer Seminar
We are excited to connect in person! Join us in Madison, WI at Madison Concourse Hotel June 25 and 26 for community building and professional development! See more details below.
NOW ACCEPTING SESSION PROPOSALS
WAIE is seeking session proposals for the 2025 Summer Seminar. First time presenters are welcome and encouraged!
Deadline: April 23, 2025
Have an idea, but need a bit more time? Reach out to us at [email protected]
SEMINAR DETAILS & SCHEDULE
Pre-Seminar Workshop (Half-day)
Date: Wednesday, June 25
Time: 12:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Madison Concourse Hotel
Cost: $50
Choose between two workshop options:
Option 1: Supporting Education Abroad in Uncertainty, Facilitated by Samantha Rosario (FVTC) & Alli Reed (St. Norbert College)
Option 2: F-1 Navigating Regular Gray Areas and Uncertainty, Facilitated by Dilyn Tanis (MATC)
Option 3: ACIREMA – A simulation exercise designed to understand lifecycle of an international student, Facilitated by multiple people.
Optional No-Host Dinner to follow
Full-Day Seminar
Date: Thursday, June 26
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Location: Madison Concourse Hotel
Cost: $125 Professionals
$100 Students
Schedule:
8:00 -8:30 a.m. Check-In/Networking
8:30-8:50 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:00-9:50 a.m. Concurrent sessions
9:50-10:20 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:20-11:10 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
11:25-12-15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
12:15-1:30 p.m. Lunch, Business Meeting
1:45-2:35 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
2:35-3:00 p.m. Refreshment Break
3:10-4:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
June 25 Tentative Schedule
| Time | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 |
| 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Supporting Education Abroad in Uncertainty (EA) | Navigating Regulatory Gray Areas and Uncertainty (ISSS) | ACIREMA – A simulation exercise designed to understand lifecycle of an international student (ISSS) |
June 26 Tentative Schedule
| Time | Session 1* | Session 2* | Session 3* |
| 9:00am – 9:50am | Concurrent Session | Concurrent Session | Concurrent Session |
| 9:50am – 10:20am | Refreshment Break | Refreshment Break | Refreshment Break |
| 10:20am – 11:10am | Concurrent Session | Concurrent Session | Concurrent Session |
| 11:25am – 12:15pm | Concurrent Session | Concurrent Session | Concurrent Session |
| 12:15pm – 1:30pm | Lunch & Business Meeting | Lunch & Business Meeting | Lunch & Business Meeting |
| 1:45pm – 2:35pm |
Concurrent Session |
Concurrent Session | Concurrent Session |
| 2:35pm – 3:00pm | Refreshment Break | Refreshment Break | Refreshment Break |
| 3:10pm – 4:00pm | Concurrent Session | Concurrent Session | Concurrent Session |
*Sessions are subject to change
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS- Updated soon!
GRANT INFORMATION
WAIE is proud to award Summer Seminar grants in the amount of your full-day seminar, for an individual registrant. The individual is responsible for any remainder. You must be a WAIE member to be awarded a grant. If you are not a WAIE member, please join now – membership is free!
Application deadline is May 27, 2025. Click here to apply.
Chosen award recipients must register for the Summer Seminar and attend the event to receive their reimbursement check.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Madison Concourse Hotel
Hotel Information
Location: 1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703
Price: $138/night
Booking:
- Website: Use this direct link to book your stay with the state rate for WAIE conference.
- Phone: Call 1-800-356-8293. Identify yourself as WAIE Summer Seminar 2025 attendee for conference/state rate.
Parking (Directly under hotel):
- Overnight guests: $10/ day
- Non guests: Up to $24/day*.
* This information is based on current prevailing rate. Actual rates may vary.
Check in and out:
- Check-in is 3:00PM
- Check-out is 11:00AM
Cancellation policy:
GETTING TO CAMPUS
Address: 1825 N. Bluemound Drive, Appleton WI 54914
Directions: There are two roundabouts on Bluemound Drive where you can enter onto the FVTC property. Park in the North Parking lot by turning right after entering the FVTC property.
Parking: Parking at FVTC is free of charge. Please park in the North Parking Lot , Entrance #15 or#16
Please note that all campus visitors are expected to follow the “Visitor Code of Conduct Policy” which can be found on the FVTC website along with all college policies