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Get Jazzed: Day of the Badger Is Here!

The party to pay it forward is back and dancing its way into the hearts of Badger nation once again. Jump at the chance to double your dollars with matches, challenges, and bonus bucks. And support a campus cause that moves you during this day-of-giving shindig that’s happening now!

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Featured Stories

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What is Day of the Badger, and how do people traditionally celebrate?

What is Day of the Badger, and how do people traditionally celebrate?

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Flamingle,
Ask Flamingle HQ
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UW–Madison Day in Washington, DC, 2026

Organizers call the event a great success. 

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Advocacy,
UW Day,
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Badgering: Fox Valley Chapter President John Siebers ’78

This UW alum turned his Badger spirit into a second act as president of the Fox Valley Chapter.

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Badger Insider,
Alumni Profiles,
Badgering

Events at a Glance

Apr. 15

Wisconsin Idea Spotlight: Becoming Bucky

North House
Minneapolis, MN
Apr. 18 – Apr. 26

Dutch Waterways

Apr. 18

Cooweeja Virtual Fireside Chat: Endowment, Annual Giving & Scholarships

Apr. 18

Wisconsin Band Alumni Post-Concert Reception

Gordon Dining and Event Center, Symphony Room
Apr. 19

WAA: Bay Area Badgers Chapter 2026 Crazylegs

Golden Gate Park, Hellman Hollow
San Francisco, CA
Apr. 20 – Apr. 28

Etruscan Waterways – Spain to Italy

Apr. 21

Member Appreciation Event

Garver Feed Mill
Madison, WI
Apr. 22

WAA: Sheboygan Chapter Founders’ Day Celebration

Amore Banquet Hall
Plymouth, WI
Apr. 23 – May 3

Bordeaux and Basque Country: Wine & Culture

Celebrate and Support the UW During Day of the Badger! This day-of-giving shindig is back with matches, challenges, and bonus bucks to double your dollars. Join the party to pay it forward. Make a gift.