More than 150 IT professionals from across the university gathered for a sweet treat and even sweeter company at UW–Madison’s first IT Ice Cream Social on Thursday.

A scoop of fun
The Health Sciences Learning Center was buzzing with energy as colleagues from various departments came together. The room was filled with lively conversations, laughter and the occasional brain freeze.

University IT leaders were on hand to serve up scoops of delicious Babcock Dairy ice cream and non-dairy alternatives. By the end of the event, they had scooped out more than 13 gallons of ice cream. It was a great opportunity for everyone to chat informally and put faces to names often only seen in email threads and virtual calls.

While the frozen treats were a hit, the real star of the show was the chance to connect with fellow IT professionals.
“(It was) great to see IT folks across campus. I got to meet people I work with remotely but haven’t met in person yet. It was awesome!”


Attendees also enjoyed university IT trivia slides, party games like bags and Connect 4, and a selfie photo booth area with backdrop and props.
“I was pleasantly surprised by how many people from different groups were there. People didn’t just grab and go, everyone had a reason to stick around and chat. I liked that it featured UW’s own Babcock Dairy ice cream.”


Representatives from IT Connects were on hand to tell attendees about volunteering opportunities to make a difference in the university IT community.


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