Tag Wisconsin Alumni Association
Father of the birth-control pill talks science, art and the life of the intellectual
October 31, 2012As he received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the Wisconsin Alumni Association in Madison last week, Carl Djerassi took time to talk about his many passions. Read More
“Share the Wonderful” aims to generate broad-based support
September 19, 2012It's about to get wonderful. A concentrated new multimedia annual giving campaign, called "Share the Wonderful," has begun and runs through October. Read More
UW Law School celebrates alumnus William Shernoff
September 18, 2012The University of Wisconsin Law School will recognize the achievements of William Shernoff this September as he's presented the Wisconsin Alumni Association's 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award. Read More
Class of 1962 to reunite at UW–Madison
September 12, 2012Nostalgia and campus memories will join with a look at culture change and public policy as alumni from the Class of 1962 celebrate their 50-year reunion at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
UW-Madison Day at Wisconsin State Fair features innovation, fun
July 26, 2012Agricultural displays, special appearances and more than 20 "exploration stations" will bring the University of Wisconsin–Madison eastward as the Wisconsin State Fair celebrates UW–Madison Day on Wednesday, Aug. 8. Read More
Corporate open house: For industry, UW–Madison is ‘one-stop shopping’
July 19, 2012On July 12, representatives from more than 40 companies in industries ranging from manufacturing and biotech to construction and food production attended the first-annual UW–Madison corporate open house. Read More
Nominations being accepted for WAA’s Forward under 40 Awards through July 8
June 18, 2012The Wisconsin Alumni Association is accepting nomination for the Forward under 40 Awards. Read More
Creator of Bucky dies, but legacy of mascot lives on
May 22, 2012It would be easy to think that Bucky Badger always existed. That he always magically appeared at every single game, every single event. That we always knew “how to Bucky.” Read More
Grads returning to take a bite out of Alumni Weekend
April 20, 2012Alumni are about to take a trip down a Memory Lane that bears a striking resemblance to State Street. Read More
UW-Madison students celebrate spring with All-Campus Party
April 17, 2012Each year, University of Wisconsin–Madison student organizations jam-pack the calendar with charitable events that benefit the Madison community, but one event celebrates those students who work hard and give back all year long. Read More
Forward under 40 Awards honor 13 young alumni
March 15, 2012Don Fraynd and Eric Neufeld are among the 13 outstanding alumni of the University of Wisconsin–Madison honored with this year’s Forward under 40 awards from the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Read More
World Food Programme official visits UW–Madison
March 6, 2012Bettina Luescher, United Nations World Food Programme chief spokesperson for North America and UW–Madison alumna, will visit the university on Thursday, March 8, and Friday, March 9. Read More
Carillon Tower to ring out “Happy Birthday” for Founders’ Day
February 2, 2012A performance of "Happy Birthday" at the Carillon Tower will ring in this year's Founders' Day celebration at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Monday, Feb. 6. Read More
UW-Madison career fair uses smart-phone technology
January 27, 2012UW-Madison Career Services units will use technology to benefit students and employers during the Spring Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Kohl Center. Read More
Student organizations kick off social media challenge to benefit scholarships
December 6, 2011Inspired by the The Bucky Challenge, the University of Wisconsin Student Foundation and the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board are raising money for the Great People Scholarship through social media. Read More
Parents’ Weekend celebrates UW–Madison families
November 3, 2011More than 740 families will learn about student life this weekend during their visits to the University of Wisconsin–Madison for Parents’ Weekend, an annual tradition that brings students and their families together to experience the university and the city of Madison. Read More
UW–Madison Homecoming parade street closures
October 12, 2011Several street closures will be in effect during the Homecoming parade near the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus on Friday, Oct. 14. Read More
Celebrate “Wisconsin Alumni Association Day” on Oct. 14
October 10, 2011If you live in Chicago, Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee - or anywhere in Wisconsin - Friday is a perfect day to thank a Badger. Read More
University, private-sector collaboration brings Bucky Wagon back for Homecoming
October 7, 2011Decades of rust, bent running boards and unreliable cable brakes and steering aren't suitable for a campus icon. Read More
UW–Madison celebrates a century of Homecoming
October 5, 2011Bucky Badger is among those celebrating 100 years of Homecoming at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to the tune of "Bucky Badger's 100 Greatest Hits," this year's Homecoming theme. Read More