Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events
August 2019
Aug29
Preseason Happy Hour - WAA: Tampa Bay Chapter
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Tampa Mariott Westshore,
1001 N. Westhore Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33607
Join us to kick off the 2019 Badger football season! Jon McNamara and Jake Kocorowski from BadgerBlitz will be there to discuss Badger athletics over the years and a preview of the 2019 team.
Aug30
Friday Night Badger Football: Tailgate and Tickets at South Florida
Location: George M. Steinbrenner Field,
1 Steinbrenner Drive, Tampa, FL
Attend the official Wisconsin pregame party before the Badgers battle the Bulls in the season opener.
September 2019
Sep3
Free Ice Cream for New Students
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Location: Alumni Park,
724 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706
Welcome, new Badgers! Come hang out with fellow students, enjoy free Babcock ice cream on the Memorial Union Terrace, play lawn games, and explore Alumni Park: a great campus space on the lake for you to enjoy. All new students are welcome. First-come, first-served. Don’t forget to bring your student ID — you’ll need to swipe it to get your ice cream. Not eating dairy? That’s cool, too. Dairy-free vanilla ice cream will be available. How to Get There Alumni…
Sep7
2nd Annual Chapter Kickoff and Watch Party - WAA: Northeast Ohio Chapter
2:30PM - 7:00PM
Location: Home of Jolie Haupert ’92,
7525 Pincrest Lane, Solon, Ohio
Join fellow badger alums for our second annual chapter kick-off party and first football watch party of the season! Burgers, brats, and beer/wine will be provided at the home of chapter VP Jolie Haupert ’92. Bring your favorite dish, salad, dessert, or appetizer to share. Please spread the word, and we hope to see you there! Event will be held rain or shine. Go, Badgers!
Sep8
BC Badgers Go Mining - WAA: British Columbia Chapter
11:00AM - 5:00PM
Location: Britannia Mine Museum,
1 Forbes Way, Britannia Beach, BC V0N 1J0
Meet other BC Badgers and go underground — as badgers have done for centuries! Learn about the Britannia Copper Mine and its place in BC history for good and for ill. Fellow Badger, Bill Bird ’65, PhD, PGeo, is your extraordinary resource person on this trip. Join us for a visit to the Britannia Mine! Agenda: 11:00 a.m. – Arrival; Meet & Greet in Seminar Room 12:00–1:00 p.m. – Dr. Bird Goelogy and Mineralogy talk over lunch 1:00–2:00 p.m. – Underground tour and documentary…
Sep9
Monthly Chapter Meeting - WAA: Fox Valley Chapter
5:45PM - 7:30PM
Location: The 10th Frame Sports Bar,
618 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Join fellow Badgers of the WAA: Fox Valley Chapter for our monthly meeting, which is always held on the second Monday of the month.
Sep12
Get Sett: Washington, DC
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Location: Mission — Navy Yard,
1221 Van Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Connect with local Badgers as we swap insights, make professional connections, and get to know our city better.
Sep14
Panel: Good News in the Fight against Alzheimer’s Disease
9:20AM - 10:20AM
Location: One Alumni Place,
650 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706. Please enter through Alumni Park.
Learn how UW researchers are leading the way in the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease in the hopes of ultimately finding a cure. This panel will be moderated by Cynthia Carlsson MS’05, associate professor of medicine at UW–Madison and director of the UW Alzheimer’s Institute. Presented by the Wisconsin Alumni Association® as part of the Cap Times Idea Fest. A Cap Times Idea Fest pass is required to attend. Buy yours now. Questions? Contact Chris Murphy at the Cap…
Sep14
Ninth Annual South Bay Bratfest - WAA: Bay Area Badgers
12:00PM - 5:00PM
Location: Home of Beth Fuller ’69,
Palo Alto, CA 94303
The annual Badger football preseason kickoff will be hosted at the home of Beth Fuller ’69. It costs $12 to pre-register online and $15 at the door (cash only), and the cost includes fresh-grilled brats, beer and other drinks, baked beans, pasta salad, potato salad, and Wisconsin cheese. Potluck favorites to share are welcome. Join us for yard games such as corn hole, a raffle, and the great company of fellow Badgers.
Sep14
Barrel Oak Winery Visit and Tasting - WAA: Washington, DC Chapter
12:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Barrel Oak Winery,
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
Please join us on Saturday, Sept. 14, as we head to Barrel Oak Winery for an afternoon of fun, food, and wine.