Be in the room where it happens!
Celebrate the 125th year of the Daily Cardinal! 

Who

Alumni and staff of the Daily Cardinal

What

The anniversary celebration of the founding of the Daily Cardinal with fellow alumni and current staff! An enjoyable meal and short presentation about the future of the Daily Cardinal gives way to time to talk and reminesce with friends old and new.

Where

Grand Ballroom, Second Floor, Madison Concourse Hotel

When

Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 6:00 PM

Why

The Daily Cardinal has reached a milestone that only five other student newspapers have reached: 125 years of publication.

How

RSVP now to get your seat for the big celebration!

You can pay now by credit card or PayPal or by check at the door.

Until February 18, we are only charging the cost of the meal, though donations would be appreciated. After that until our catering deadline, we are collecting an additional $25 donation.

If you still want to attend after that deadline, we are charging a late fee of an additional $25 donation!

Register for Dinner Now! 

Frequently Asked Questions

To help you plan your weekend, we have provided the answer to some common questions.

1. Can I reserve a room at the Concourse?
   Yes! Follow this link for discounted prices through the weekend:  http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=1742838&hotelID=6388
2. Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
   No, though alcohol is only served to those over 21.
3. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
   There are six public parking structures within four blocks of the Concourse Hotel.
   There are three public bus stops within two blocks. Union Cab is also available for a very reasonable rate from campus at +1 608 242 2000.
4. How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
   Yes. Email events@dailycardinal.net or call +1 877 THE DCAA (843 3222).
5. What's the refund policy?
   Refunds will be issued in full within two weeks of the event (March 17). After that date, the ticket will go to a student to allow more students to attend.
6. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
   No, but it will help. We will have a list of registered attendees at the entrance of the event.
7. Can I update my registration information?
   Email events@dailycardinal.net to update your information.
8. Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
   Yes. Please email events@dailycardinal.net.

Alumni Talks

Saturday features a Daily Cardinal open house and talks to be given Cardinal alumni including:

• Jerry Alperstein, Veterans' advocate
• Bill Andrews, Senior Associate Editor, Discover Magazine
• Herman Baumann, President, Daily Cardinal Media Corporation
• Julie Betts Testwuide, Photographer
• Nancy Bobrowitz, Development Director, Knight First Amendment Institute
• Ellie Bogue, Communications Coordinator, St. Joseph Community Health Foundation
• Susan Ann Davis, CEO, Susan Davis International
• Vincent Filak, Professor of Journalism, UW-Oshkosh Journalism
• Samuel Freedman, Professor of Journalism, Columbia University
• Charlotte Groth, great-great niece of Daily Cardinal Founder William Wesley Young
• Christopher Guess, Fellow, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
• Kayla Johnson, Press Secretary, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal
• Peter Kafka, Senior Editor, Re/code
• Michael Kahn, Global CEO, Performics
• Tim Kelley, Digital Director, madison.com
• Steve Kerch, Assistant Managing Editor, Marketwatch
• Alex Kusters, Sales Manager, Impact Networking
• Eric Newhouse, Pulitzer Prize Winner
• Naomi Patton, Vice President, Weber Shandwick; Pulitzer Prize Winner
• Kate Powers, Writer, Rectify (SundanceTV)
• Steven Reiner, Professor of Journalism, Stonybrook University; formerly with 60 Minutes
• Allison Sansone, Program Director, America Writers Museum
• Tom Silverstein, Packers beat reporter, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
• Allen Swerdlowe, Principal Architect, d7architects
• Kelly Twohig, Head of Brand Strategy, Google
• Dave Umhoefer, Investigative Reporter, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel; Pulitzer Prize Winner
• Bill Utter, SVP, Fleishman-Hillard
• Andrew Wallmeyer, Publisher, MinnPost
• Todd R. Weiss, Former Senior Writer, Mobile Technologies,  eWEEK.com
• Steve Wilstein, National Sports Columnist, Associated Press; Author,  AP Sports Writing Handbook

More information and registration for these talks is coming soon!