Alumni Welcome New UW-Madison Students at Summer Celebrations
July 28, 2008
Contact: Kate Dixon, Wisconsin Alumni Association, (608) 265-8769, kdixon@uwalumni.com
MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni in 20 U.S. cities are greeting new UW students this summer to celebrate the start of the students’ college experience.
Chapters of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) are inviting more than 4,000 incoming students to Badger Sendoff Celebrations to congratulate and support new UW students and their families.
Contact: Kate Dixon, Wisconsin Alumni Association, (608) 265-8769, kdixon@uwalumni.com
MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni in 20 U.S. cities are greeting new UW students this summer to celebrate the start of the students’ college experience.
Chapters of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) are inviting more than 4,000 incoming students to Badger Sendoff Celebrations to congratulate and support new UW students and their families.
Students sing "Varsity" at the 2007 Badger Sendoff Celebration hosted by the WAA: Brown County Chapter.
Badger Sendoff Celebrations often feature picnics or tailgate parties where alumni teach students about UW traditions, such as how to sing time-honored songs like “On Wisconsin” and “Varsity.” Incoming students can connect with fellow newcomers before classes begin, and parents are able to talk in person with other students' families.
Upcoming Badger Sendoff Celebrations include:
- July 31: Washington, D.C.
- Aug. 3: Los Angeles; Rockford, Ill.
- Aug. 5: Boston Area
- Aug. 6: Chippewa Valley, Wis.; Marshfield, Wis.
- Aug. 7: Rochester, Minn.
- Aug. 9: New York City, St. Louis
- Aug. 10: Hawaii, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Pittsburgh, West Suburban Chicago
- Aug. 13: Waukesha, Wis.
- Aug. 14: Brown County, Wis.; Chicago; Milwaukee
- Aug. 16: Detroit
- Aug. 17: Denver; Northwoods (Rhinelander, Eagle River, Minocqua, Wis.)
- Aug. 19: Fond du Lac, Wis.
- Aug. 21: Connecticut
Celebrations have already been held in Dallas, Portland, Ore., Orange County, Calif., and San Francisco.
There are more than 100 UW alumni chapters in cities worldwide. Chapter activities include hosting alumni, students and friends at events, such as Founders’ Days and Badger game-watching parties; and raising funds for WAA's Matching Dollar Scholarship Program. More information is available at uwalumni.com/chapters.
Founded in 1861, WAA offers UW alumni and friends a wide variety of services, including the award-winning On Wisconsin Magazine, Badger Insider Magazine, career services, international travel opportunities and lifelong learning events. Learn more at uwalumni.com.
There are more than 100 UW alumni chapters in cities worldwide. Chapter activities include hosting alumni, students and friends at events, such as Founders’ Days and Badger game-watching parties; and raising funds for WAA's Matching Dollar Scholarship Program. More information is available at uwalumni.com/chapters.
Founded in 1861, WAA offers UW alumni and friends a wide variety of services, including the award-winning On Wisconsin Magazine, Badger Insider Magazine, career services, international travel opportunities and lifelong learning events. Learn more at uwalumni.com.
