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Back In My Day

We asked alumni to share some campus staples that current students are missing out on. From registering for classes at the Stock Pavilion to The Onion, here are some things alumni loved back in the day.

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Featured Stories

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Wisconsin Alumni Association 2026 Fall Policy Forum to Focus on Rural Health, Importance of Humanities

Join your fellow advocates at the UW’s Fall Policy Forum in November.

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Pam Liegel ’80: Red Shirt Collector

This WAA member and proud Badger owns every edition of the Red Shirt.

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Badger Insider,
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James Patterson Wants UW Graduates to Know They’re Worthy

This is no thriller, not a crime novel with a surprise twist or two. This is really a love story.

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Events at a Glance

Sept. 16 – Sept. 25

Slovenia & Croatia

Sept. 18 – Sept. 19

UW Alumni Band Reunion

Union South — Varsity Hall I
Madison, WI
Sept. 18

WAA Member Pontoon Boat Rides

One Alumni Place
Madison, WI
VIA WAA Member Benefits
Sept. 21 – Sept. 26

Northern Lights and the Wildlife of Northern Manitoba

Oct. 1 – Oct. 4

1976 Class Reunion

University of Wisconsin – Madison
Madison, WI
VIA WAA
Oct. 1

Forward Award Recognition

Memorial Union, Great Hall
Madison, WI
Oct. 1 – Oct. 2

Fill the Hill

Bascom Hill
Madison, WI
VIA uwflamingos.com
Oct. 2

Homecoming Parade

Wisconsin Avenue and Langdon Street
Madison, WI
VIA Wisconsin Union
Oct. 2

UW Homecoming Block Party and Pep Rally

Alumni Park and Memorial Union Terrace Stage
Madison, WI