Welcome to the Advising & Career Services Conference Raffle! View raffle items below generously donated by community members, and campus partners, and OUA staff.
Raffle winners will be announced during the 2023 Conference Closing on Thursday, March 9 at 3:30 pm, but you did not need to be present to win. Winners will be contacted following the Conference with details on how to receive prizes.
1) Deluxe Sociology Swag Pack
A Sociology cinch bag containing a Soc fleece blanket, winter hat and mug.
Donated by Lyn Macgregor and the Department of Sociology
Winner: Almira Karajic
2) Pet the Pony! (2 winners will be selected)
Spend up to an hour with Betsy Wood's horse. Maverick is a 7 year old gelding. Winner can brush him, pet him, braid his mane and tail, and have pictures taken with him. Riding is NOT guaranteed but MAY be possible with signed waiver. Winner may bring ONE additional person over age 10.
Donated by Betsy Wood
Winners: Claire Peters & Rachel Jones
3) Muffin-of-the-Month
Delight your office mates with two dozen home-baked muffins (new flavor each month for 3 months) delivered by me! You can even take credit for making them yourself. Apologies, these muffins are gluten-filled :)
Donated by Claire Peters
Winner: Mina House
4) Study Abroad Swag Bag
A bag with study abroad swag: tote bag, t-shirt, mug, pens + ice cream coupon!
Donated by Susan Atkinson and the International Academic Programs
Winner: Tracy Spraetz
5) Two-Hour Decluttering Session (Home or Office)
Are you ready to clear your physical and mental space? Invite "De Queen of Declutter" into your home or office (or home office!) for NON-JUDGMENTAL and inspirational assistance in clearing the clutter. Get tips for maintaining a space where you feel at ease. (And don't worry: I've seen worse!)
Donated by Claire Peters
Winner: Andrea Boulanger
6) Drink Local: G5 Brewing Co. Sampler Pack
Enter to win this sampler 4 Pack of G5 Beer, G5 Pint Glass, G5 T-shirt (L), 2 free beers @ GFive Brewing Co. G5 is a local brewery located in Beloit, Wisconsin featuring a regularly rotating beer selection made on Wisconsin built, brewing equipment.
Donated by Gayle Viney-Goers
Winner: Jamie Michelson
7) 2 Dozen Cupcakes
2 dozen made-to-order, gluten-free cupcakes by Cupcake It! ($60 value). You could order them for your office, cater a birthday party, share with your family, or keep them all to yourself.
Donated by Michael Kruse and Cupcakes by Cupcake It!
Winner: Sarah Schaefer
8) 6-pack of "4.0 GPA" (German Pale Ale)
A 6-pack of home-brewed beer, made by Maddy Scott. This is a pale ale made from German hops and malt. You can expect "A-grade" slightly bitter, citrusy, and fruity flavors!
Donated by Maddy Scott
Winner: Michael Radloff
9) Vegan deer head trophy
Did you miss deer season because of its overlap with peak advising season? With this vegan deer head trophy, they'll never know! We'll discuss fabric choices together and I'll make the trophy "to order." Here's the pattern (includes a photo): go.wisc.edu/itifr4
Donated by Amihan Huesmann
Winner: Kendra Gurnee
10) StudentPrint Tour and Custom Shirt
Want to learn more about what StudentPrint does on campus? Come take a tour of this unique student-run, non-profit business on campus. While you are there you will be able to print your very own custom shirt or select a StudentPrint 50th Anniversary shirt of your choice. ($25 Value)
Donated by Matt Douglas and StudentPrint
Winner: Audrey Cowling
11) A Sunny Day Basket from Summer Term
You deserve to treat yourself after all your hard work helping students find which summer courses are right for them! Enjoy your summer in style with this sunny day basket from Summer Term with a beach towel, sunglasses, and tumbler.
Donated by Steven Wright
Winner: Bri Cooper
12) Guided walk at the Arboretum
Experience the Arboretum with a guided visit for 2-15 people. The Arboretum offers a range of topics for private educational visits. This is a great way to learn about the Arboretum’s mission to restore lands, advance restoration ecology, and foster the land ethic.
Donated by Jennifer Mitchell
Winner: Erica Haas
13) Dyeing to be Different-Dyed Textiles- Dyed T-Shirt
Custom dyed Duluth Trading Co. Relaxed fit Longtail T, 100% cotton, Size S
Donated by Brianna Cacchione
Winner: Amanda Earle
14) Dyeing to be Different- 6 Ice Dyed Cloth Napkins
Set of 6 ice dyed cloth napkins – Colors and design to be inspired by the weekend; for those who enjoy a bit of mystery or surprise!
Donated by Brianna Cacchione
Winner: Zack Minnier
15) 90-Minute In-Depth Bicycle Flat Fix Clinic
90-Minute In-Depth Bicycle Flat Fix Clinic for one winner and up to three of their friends.
Donated by India Viola
Winner: Amihan Huesmann
16) Large Astrophoto (Metal Print)
This large (24x16") metal print shows the Andromeda Galaxy, our nearest galactic neighbor to the Milky Way at 2.5 million light years away! Image by Jeffrey Shokler.
Donated by Jeffrey Shokler
Winner: Kathryn Jones
17) Small book of astrophotography (2 COPIES)
2 chances to win a small paperback book of astrophotography. All images were captured by Jeffrey Shokler.
Donated by Jeffrey Shokler
Winners: Carley Gomez & Leigh Keller-Chicoine
18) Indoor Rock Climbing Adventure
Interested in indoor climbing? You and a friend (above the age of 16) can boulder or climb on ropes at Boulders Climbing Gym with Mollie & Kala, who have several years of climbing experience and knowledge. Climbing shoes & harness rental are not included in the package - fun is!
Donated by Mollie Stolbov & Kala Grove
Winner: Megan Olson
19) Pearfectly Lovely Preserves
Enjoy a selection of hand-crafted preserves focusing on locally grown pears. You will receive a variety of jams, jellies, preserves, and possibly mincemeat. The collection will include ideas and recipes to move these delights beyond the breakfast table.
Donated by Erica Haas
Winner: Goodson Vue
20) Starkweather Brewing Company $20 Gift Certificate
Starkweather Brewing Company serves as a community-focused gathering place in the heart of Madison’s East Side and a welcoming destination for all to explore a dynamic, evolving menu of uniquely crafted beer. Use your gift certificate for house-made beverages or snacks and sides from the kitchen.
Donated by Sarah Kuba and Starkweather Brewing Company
Winner: Alicia Johanning
21) Funny Photoshop (2 winners will be selected)
Plenty of folks can create good art in Photoshop, so if you're looking for bad Photoshop art, this is the prize for you! Marissa will create a custom work of funny Photoshop art at your request. Want a photo cake topper of Spiderman and cats swinging through New York City wearing party hats? She's done it! Need an image of your significant other as a merman riding a unicorn? She's done that too!
Donated by Marissa DeGroot
Winners: Stacy Iruk & Maureen Muldoon
22) Career Coaching, Application Review, or Interview Prep (1 hour)
Need to process your professional goals? Want feedback on your resume and/or cover letter? Looking to practice for an upcoming interview? Chat with Tara (confidentially, of course).
Donated by Tara Milliken
Winner: Crystal Lipek
Thank you!
Thank you to the campus partners, community members, and the Office of Undergraduate Advising staff members who generously donated this year’s raffle prizes. We hope you’ll enjoy these unique prizes and experiences offered by colleagues, and maybe even consider donating something to a future conference.