Stroll and Scoop 2023

Stroll and a Scoop Attendees on the front steps of Memorial Union
Attendees of the November 2023 Stroll and a Scoop
Steve Lewis


CCLers gathered at the UW-Madison Memorial Union November 19 for the first ever Stroll and Scoop event, organized by Jay Edgar (waving in the middle). It was a beautiful day, and after fueling up on Babcock ice cream, we walked along the Lakeshore Path toward Picnic Point and talked about work, play, and everything in between. Stay tuned for more fun! See Kermit Hovey's photos of the event.

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