Past Events

June 28, 2023,

State Tour | Sheboygan

To illustrate the relationship between Kohler and UW–Madison that dates to 1919, the 175th anniversary State Tour will stop in Sheboygan. Enjoy mingling with fellow Badgers, learning about the UW’s c...

Trees and buildings line Sheboygan's downtown area on a sunny summer day with body of water in foreground

July 26, 2023, 4-10 p.m.

175th Anniversary Launch Day Celebration

UW–Madison’s 175th anniversary officially kicks off on July 26 with a spirited night on the Memorial Union Terrace. Join us at the Terrace for live music, free ice cream, a 5th quarter performan...

Memorial Union Terrace on Lake Mendota during a sunny, summer day.

August 4, 2023, 4-6 p.m.

UW Law Summer Social

This event is jointly hosted by the Dane County Bar Association (DCBA) and University of Wisconsin Law School. DCBA members, UW Law alumni, current students, prospective students, faculty and staff ar...

August 17, 2023, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Celebrate Wellness at Milwaukee Public Library!

Milwaukee Central Public Library is hosting a day (10a-1:30p) of community wellness on Thursday, August 17 in celebration of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s 175th anniversary! The day will featu...

August 17, 2023, 12 p.m.

Badger Talks: “Live from Milwaukee: Celebrating UW’s 175th Anniversary”

This is a FREE, 15 minute, virtual event hosted by Badger Talks that can be streamed on the Badger Talks Facebook page or at this link: https://www.youtube.com/badgertalks Join us for Badger Talks Liv...

August 17, 2023, 5-7 p.m.

State Tour | Milwaukee

Get revved up with Bucky and Harley! Head to the Harley-Davidson Museum to celebrate the partnership between Milwaukee and UW–Madison along with the university’s 175th anniversary. You’re sure to be i...

Milwaukee downtown skyline set against blue sky is reflected in the waters of Lake Michigan in foreground.

August 30, 2023, 12 p.m.

Badger Talks: “Live from Wausau: Celebrating UW’s 175th Anniversary”

August 30, 2023, 5-7 p.m.

State Tour | Wausau

Stop by the UW Center for Civic Engagement on the UW–Stevens Point at Wausau campus to celebrate the partnership between Wausau and UW–Madison along with the university’s 175th anniversary. You’re sur...

City of Wausau skyline reflected over body of water.

September 13, 2023, All day

Sound, State, Spirit, and Sequins

In celebration of the 175th anniversary of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, on view in the School of Human Ecology are three shining examples from Madison music history. Stop by the School of Huma...

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photo of a red sequin jacket with a large patch on the back in a display window with a large photo behind and light reflecting off the window.

September 13, 2023, 9-11 p.m.

Open night at Washburn Observatory (weather permitting)

Washburn Observatory, operated by the UW-Madison Astronomy Dept., is located atop Observatory Hill, at 1401 Observatory Drive. The observatory will not open unless the sky is clear. N.B. Washburn Ob...

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September 20, 2023
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September 27, 2023, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

MAU: A film screening and in-person “Q & A” with life-centered design leaders BRUCE MAU and AIYEMOBISI “BISI” WILLIAMS

Join us for a screening of the documentary, MAU, followed by a live “Q&A” with Bruce Mau and Bisi Williams, Co-Founders of the globally renowned design consultancy, Massive Change Network (MCN). Explo...

September 30, 2023, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

Homecoming Kickoff Concert featuring Armani White and D.A.R.S.

Celebrate the start of UW Homecoming with a kickoff concert featuring Armani White and D.A.R.S.! This event is for UW–Madison students only. Free student tickets are available and can be requested onl...

October 4, 2023, 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Family-Friendly Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Calling all sleuthing Badgers! Get in the spirit of UW Homecoming wherever you are by participating in this family-friendly, online scavenger hunt. Enjoy seeking out everyday objects (with Badger them...

October 6, 2023, 7-9 p.m.

UW Homecoming Block Party and Pep Rally

Celebrate the thrill of UW Homecoming at this family-friendly event. With spirited activities and festivities around every turn, you’ll burst with Badger pride from the moment you arrive. Then, feel y...

October 6, 2023, 8-10 p.m.

Multicultural Homecoming Yard Show

Watch members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) showcase some of their newest step, stroll, and salute routines. These performances are part of a tradit...

October 6, 2023, 9 p.m.

Homecoming Parade “After” Concert on Library Mall

Join us after the Homecoming Parade, After-Party, and other evening festivities for a free outdoor concert featuring The Periodicals – with opening act group Boxing Day – on Library Mall! Madison, WI ...

The Periodicals band performing live outdoors

October 7, 2023, 10 a.m.

Multicultural Homecoming Tailgate and Watch Party

Connect with alumni, students, staff, and faculty before the Homecoming game versus Rutgers at this spirited tailgate party. Then, stick around to root for the Badgers in a comfortable, spacious setti...

October 12, 2023, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Flameworking at UW-Madison

Flameworking has played a significant role in the research enterprise of UW-Madison throughout its 175-year history. Today, students in the UW Glass Lab study this craft and commonly work under the me...

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October 19, 2023, 5-8 p.m.

CALS 2023 Honorary Recognition

Honorary Recognition recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to their communities, their chosen career fields, and the citizens of the state and the nation. During UW’s 175th ...

October 27, 2023, 6-9:30 p.m.

175th Anniversary Gala

In celebration of UW–Madison’s 175th anniversary, we invite you to a gala 175 years in the making! The evening will feature inspiring speakers, musical guests, delicious food and beverages, and ...

November 7, 2023, 12 p.m.

Celebration of Ho-Chunk Banners on Bascom Hall

Join the campus community at Bascom Hall to view new banners commissioned as part of UW-Madison’s 175th anniversary. Designed by UW-Madison doctoral student Molli Pauliot and faculty members Marianne ...

Ho-Chunk Nation banner concept designs displayed on table alongside baskets, textiles and feathers.

December 1, 2023, 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.

175th Concert Series and Just Bust! presents: Mereba

UW-Madison's 175th Concert Series and OMAI First Wave presents singer and rapper, Mereba , with openers Speedy Calhoun and multiple UW–Madison student artists. This event is free and open to the pub...

February 5, 2024, 2-8:30 p.m.

UW 175 – Free Cake and Ice Cream

Join us to celebrate UW-Madison’s official FIRST day of class with free cake and ice cream. On February 5, 1849 20 students gathered in UW’s temporary quarters near the capitol. We invite our 50,000+ ...

Bucky Badger in a suit holding a red cake

February 9, 2024, All day

PBS Wisconsin’s Garden & Landscape Expo

PBS Wisconsin’s Garden & Landscape Expo is a three-day event celebrating the latest trends in gardening, landscaping, local foods and ecological sustainability. Now in its 31st year, this event offers...

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February 10, 2024
February 11, 2024

Exhibitor mall at Garden & Landscape Expo

March 8, 2024, 7 p.m.

Peach Pit (175th Concert Series)

Peach Pit was brought to life in 2016 with the release of their now coveted debut EP, “Sweet F.A” (after lead singer Neil Smith’s love for the lazy life). Originating in Vancouver, Canada,...

Members of Peach Pit standing along a roadside in front of sign that reads "fruit"

April 5, 2024, All day

UW 175th Anniversary Community Open House

The UW 175th Anniversary Community Open House will be held April 5-7, 2024. In partnership with Science Expeditions, UW will invite Greater Madison community members to join us on campus to experience...

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April 6, 2024
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Bascom Hill with red sunburst graphic in background.

April 6, 2024, 7-10 p.m.

Kara Jackson (175th Concert Series)

Kara Jackson is an American poet, singer, and songwriter. She was the third U.S. National Youth Poet Laureate from 2019 and 2020. Jackson also made her musical debut in 2019 with the release of her E...

April 8, 2024, 4 p.m.

Chinese Badgers/Badgers in China

Learn about the impact of our earliest students from China at this exciting event and meet the families of these students! Historian Joe Dennis will moderate presentations by Badgers on Badgers from t...

April 9, 2024, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wisconsin Idea Conference

This daylong conference focused on community-university partnerships aims to explore the importance of bringing together community and campus expertise, knowledge, and people power to create stronger ...

The words "WI Idea Conference 2024" superimposed over a red outline of Wisconsin

April 10, 2024, All day

Chadbourne Residential College 175th Bash!

Chadbourne Residential College is the largest living-learning community on UW-Madison’s campus, where residents begin a lifelong journey of curiosity, leadership & service. To celebrate the 175th...

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April 11, 2024
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April 10, 2024, 4:30-8:30 p.m.

2024 Global Health Symposium

The 2024 Global Health Symposium, “Moving Global Health Forward,” is April 10, 2024. Event co-hosts, Global Health Institute (GHI) and Office of Global Health in the School of Medicine and...

April 12, 2024, 5-7 p.m.

Being Latine at UW

The Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program and the Latine Student Union present “Being Latine at UW-Madison”, an overview of the impact that the Chicane & Latine students, faculty, and...

April 13, 2024, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

UW Community Advisory Board Conference

In conjunction with the Wisconsin Idea Week and 175th anniversary celebrations, this event is for Community Advisory Board (CAB) members and their guests to share about their work, learn from each oth...

Group of people sitting around table smiling, laughing and eating.

April 16, 2024, All day

CommUnity Conference

The CommNS is excited to be returning to civic health for the 2024 CommUnity Conference, in collaboration with our partners in the Civic Health of Wisconsin Initiative. We look forward to connecting w...

April 23, 2024, 4-6:30 p.m.

The History and Future of Energy Research at UW-Madison

From groundbreaking discoveries to collaborative efforts across disciplines, UW-Madison has led the way in many areas of science, technology, and policy to address global energy challenges. In this fo...

A group photo of people associated with UW's Solar Energy Lab (ca. 1955-1965) standing around a solar collector

April 25, 2024, 7 p.m.

The Skatalites (175th Concert Series)

The Skatalites are a first-wave ska band from Jamaica . They played initially between 1963 and 1965, and recorded many of their best known songs in the period, including ” Guns of Navarone ....

April 27, 2024, 9:50 a.m.-12 p.m.

UW 175th Anniversary Crazylegs Classic 2024

Wisconsin Athletics is proud to celebrate 175 years of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and dedicating this year’s race to the celebration. Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin will serve as Grand Marshal i...

Runners at the starting line of the Crazylegs classic high-fiving Bucky Badger

May 1, 2024, All day

A Well-Cultivated Bucky

Allen Centennial Garden and campus collaborators will create a Well Cultivated Bucky. The larger-than-life statue will be installed in the spring on May 1 as part of the ongoing celebration of the Uni...

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May 7, 2024, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.