Milwaukee

August 17, 2023

UW–Madison State Tour

Now Serving Milwaukee!

Thursday, August 17 | 5–7 p.m.
Harley-Davidson Museum

Everyone’s invited to this community-wide celebration of UW–Madison’s 175th anniversary and long-standing presence in the Milwaukee area. With the business community’s strong ties to the UW and the local alumni you know and work with, we’re all Badgers! Enjoy an early evening of good fun and Badger spirit.

Highlights include:

A special appearance by Bucky Badger
Featured guest of honor Allan H. “Bud” Selig ’56, Commissioner Emeritus, Major League Baseball
Samples of Babcock ice cream* (including a special commemorative flavor) served out of a specially designed 175th-anniversary ice cream truck
Complimentary appetizers*
Family-friendly activities, giveaways, and games
A chance to win tickets to a Wisconsin Badgers home football game by taking a UW-themed quiz
A photo booth sporting an iconic UW–Madison backdrop

* First come, first served; while supplies last

Additional information

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association will hold this event in accordance with all local public health guidance. Mask usage is welcome but not required. Participants who are sick are asked to stay home to help keep our Badger community safe and healthy. If conditions require a change to this event, you will be notified via email or phone call.

Location & parking

Harley-Davidson Museum
400 W. Canal Street
Milwaukee, WI

Thursday nights at the Harley-Davidson Museum are Bike Nights, so parking will be limited. Overflow parking is across the street on 6th Street and Canal Street

Registration now closed

Thank you for your interest in attending this event. Registration for this event has hit capacity. Please reach out to 175WIstatetour@supportuw.org with any questions.

Campus Community Partnerships

Windmill turbines in rural Wisconsin farm.

UW Extension

UW Division of Extension’s outreach creates key connection points for families, communities, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government, and more in support of access to educational opportunities. With a presence in every county in Wisconsin and in partnership with First Nations, Extension promotes healthy relationships, empowers health and well-being, fosters civic and economic leadership, enhances resilient natural resource systems, supports positive youth development, and advances Wisconsin’s agricultural industry.

In conjunction with the State Tour stop in Milwaukee, the UW Division of Extension is proud to host two additional events open to the public showcasing nixtamalization (increasing the nutrient density of corn) and the Milwaukee Market Match and FoodWIse programs. Learn more about these events.

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Office of Business Engagement

The Office of Business Engagement connects businesses and industries with the resources they need to achieve their goals. It helps businesses of all sizes facilitate seamless access across the university community. Its team works closely with businesses to understand relevant interests and needs, bring together contacts and experts from across campus, and develop strategies for a successful business relationship.

In addition, the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW–Madison is part of a statewide network of SBDCs working with business owners and entrepreneurs to facilitate business growth and improvement and to launch successful new companies. Through no-cost consulting and low-cost entrepreneurial education, SBDC experts serve as resources for small and emerging midsize companies. The Wisconsin SBDC network is a proud part of the Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship in the University of Wisconsin System and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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UW Connects

UW Connects helps spread the Wisconsin Idea throughout the state by way of its three programs: Badger Talks, which brings UW experts to engage with the community; Bucky’s Classroom, an outreach program committed to promoting the value of higher education; and Badger Ambassadors, UW students who share their experiences through presentations and events.

In conjunction with the State Tour stop in Milwaukee, UW Connects is proud to host a Badger Talks event showcasing their community partnership. Learn more about this Badger Talks event.

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UniverCity Alliance

UniverCity Alliance’s mission is to improve the quality and visibility of UW–Madison’s education, research, and service contributions to the high-road development of local communities that reflect the values of equity, democracy, and sustainability. It connects local governments in Wisconsin to university resources to solve community-identified challenges. Students gain real-world experiences, faculty support the Wisconsin Idea, and communities kick-start innovation.

“Preparing the Public for Extreme Heat,” held in conjunction with the State Tour stop in Milwaukee, will highlight the collaborative efforts of UniverCity Alliance and the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency in limiting adverse health effects during hazardous heat events. Learn more about this event.

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gener8tor

gener8tor is a nationally ranked venture capital firm and accelerator that brings together start-up founders, investors, corporations, job seekers, universities, musicians, and artists. The gener8tor platform includes more than 75 programs spanning start-up accelerators, corporate programming, speaker series, conferences, skills accelerators, and fellowships. gener8tor believes that everyone deserves opportunities, regardless of race, place, or gender. Their mission is to be the best partner for a community to invest in its best and brightest. And, they envision communities achieving measurable and transformational growth through programming that enables equitable access and opportunity.

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