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Find Your Way to Share in This Celebration of the UW

Let’s turn up the energy on the party to pay it forward — from Fifth Quarter–level enthusiasm to sixth- or even seventh-quarter mania!

To achieve such heights of Badger spiritedness, check out the many ways to celebrate the UW, support campus causes, and inspire friends and family to jump into the philanthropic festivities.

Campus Events

Go on a Bucky Hunt

Get ready to search for one of 20 squishy plush Buckys hidden around campus. The hunt begins April 8 at 10:12 a.m. Find one and it’s yours to keep! It also comes with some bucks you can donate to a UW cause of your choice. Check @WisAlumni on Instagram for complete details.

Happenings at Alumni Park

April 8 and April 9 | 12-5 p.m.
Alumni Park, 724 Langdon St, Madison

Snap spirited selfies in front of a dazzling, disco-y Day of the Badger display
Hang with Bucky from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday and 12 to 1 p.m. on Wednesday
Score sweet Day of the Badger gear and other giveaways
Eat up free bags of popcorn

Grab Some Grub

Along with various events on campus, use this sweet food map to be on the lookout for numerous spots serving up free food, snacks, and other goodies throughout Day of the Badger.

Pharmacy Badger Photobooth

Tuesday, April 8 | 10:12 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Rennebohm Hall Atrium, School of Pharmacy

Show your Pharmacy Badger pride by snapping a photo with life-sized flat Bucky!

Snag a free Bubbl’r

Tuesday, April 8 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Memorial Union

After exploring the many spots on campus giving away complimentary snacks and other goodies throughout Day of the Badger — head over to Memorial Union where free cans of Bubbl’r will be handed out from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

L&S Day of the Badger Cafe

Wednesday, April 9 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Birge Hall Lobby

Letters & Science will host a pop-up Day of the Badger cafe where students can learn about the impact of philanthropy on their L&S experience while enjoying a cup of coffee or cocoa.

Groovy Slice Giveaway

Wednesday, April 9 | 3-4 p.m.
Office of Student Financial Aid, 333 East Campus Mall, Madison

Join the Office of Student Financial for a Groovy Slice Giveaway 🍕✨ in honor of Day of the Badger! Stop by the 9th Floor of 333 East Campus Mall from 3-4pm on April 9th to celebrate the end of our 1848 minutes of giving, grab a slice of pizza and get your groove on.

Spirited Swag to Spread the Word

Use these digital downloads to spread the word about Day of the Badger. Every email and social post you share leading up to — and throughout — Day of the Badger will help this giving-day shindig succeed.