We asked Badgers on social media, "What's one thing all Wisconsin alumni have in common?" Here are some of their answers.
Have celebrated a birthday (or more) at the Nitty Gritty and got a birthday mug.
Brenda M.
Getting lost in the humanities building.
Rebecca L.
Finishing school with strong calves from going up and down Bascom Hill!
Christine B.
Studying at the Rath with beer and stale popcorn.
Cris N.
An acceptance letter from the University of Minnesota.
Clayton B.
Studying in the stacks at Memorial Library and getting street food from a cart at break time.
Kellie M.
In my era, it was mandatory to take swimming lessons — freshman year, first semester.
John B.
An addiction to the Union’s cheese soup.
Bridget D.
Went to the best university in the country!
Michelle V. D.
Our favorite phrase is "On, Wisconsin!"
Donn D.
A birthday mug from the Nitty Gritty.
Jenny J. L.
We still wear red and get teary-eyed when we hear "Varsity."
Kris M. K.
Pride and cold-weather resilience.
Sung M. S.
Love of squeaky curds.
Sue L.
Studying in a cage!
Nick M.
Red sweatshirts!
Mike P.
Moments of kindness in their tenure on campus. Among the hustle and bustle of a booming campus and learning center, I think we all can agree on one thing: we received many acts of kindness during those years.
Kempen J.
A favorite spot on the Terrace.
Debi G.
Our love for the Badger band!
Tom C.
See more responses in the Facebook post.
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