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Photo gallery Family Weekend 2023: We’re all Badgers now!

October 23, 2023

During Family Weekend on Oct. 20-23, students shared UW–Madison campus life with visiting family members, from cheering on the women’s hockey team to walking on Lakeshore Path to making crafts at Wheelhouse Studio. The annual event, organized by UW’s Parent and Family Program, featured activities both on and off campus, including discounted Badger hockey game tickets, Chancellor’s Welcome Reception, Cheese Walk along State Street, a spirited Badger Family Fest, open classes and entertainment acts.

A family huddles together, holding some photo props.

The Englebert family shows off their Badger pride as they take a photo during Badger Family Weekend. Photo by: Bryce Richter

Undergraduate Kylie Cofoid (right) and her sister Myla get ready to take a photo with UW mascot Bucky Badger.

Undergraduate Kylie Cofoid (right) and her sister Myla get ready to take a photo with UW mascot Bucky Badger. Photo by: Bryce Richter

Two people pose for a selfie.

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin takes a photo with a parent following the chancellor’s reception. Photo by: Bryce Richter

People raise their arms in celebration.

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin celebrates with students and their families as the UW Marching Band plays as part of the chancellor’s reception during Badger Family Weekend. Photo by: Bryce Richter

A family poses with Bucky Badger.

Twin freshman Devin and Devaj Mehta, along with their parents take a photo with UW mascot Bucky Badger. Photo by: Bryce Richter

Three women wearing Wisconsin red hold up bracelets.

Sophomore Brooke Sallmann (center), along with Stephanie Wick (left) and Ashley Wick (right) show off the UW-themed bracelets they created. Photo by: Bryce Richter

Ryder Ligtenberg and his mother Sara Ligtenberg work on UW-themed jewelry at a Wheelhouse Studios activity booth.

Ryder Ligtenberg and his mother Sara Ligtenberg work on UW-themed jewelry at a Wheelhouse Studios activity booth. Photo by: Bryce Richter

A group of people walk on a sidewalk, a sign in the foreground reads

Students and their families make their way to Memorial Union for Badger Family Weekend activities. Photo by: Bryce Richter

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