Chancellor Carolyn Biddy"" Martin will host an ice cream social for students and faculty on Bascom Hill Thursday.
According to University Communications, Babcock Ice Cream will serve a new flavor called ""Strawbiddy Swirl"" in recognition of the new chancellor.
The ice cream social marks one of the first official university gatherings with Martin. She also spoke with the UW-Madison community at the New Student Convocation Aug. 29.
In an interview, Martin said her relationship with students and faculty will be crucial during her time as chancellor.
""I hope to interact regularly with the student government leaders, with students, media representatives and University Communications staff,"" she said. ""I also want to perhaps write a periodic letter or column that will help keep more members of the community informed about the issues we face and our approach to those issues.""
All students and faculty are encouraged to attend the event to welcome the new chancellor to the UW-Madison community.
The event will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m., with a special appearance by Bucky Badger from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
