Today is the Day! Help All Badgers Flourish
Day of the Badger is here! Now’s your chance to join Badgers everywhere in celebrating and supporting UW–Madison.
Here’s how you can pay it forward:
Make a gift
Every Badger deserves to experience a community of care, a sense of belonging, and academic and personal success. Make this vision a reality with a gift to a Student Affairs priority fund. Even a few dollars—the cost of a cup of coffee—can help students in need, support mental health programs, and create a more inclusive campus.
- Mental Health/Suicide Prevention
- All gifts matched up to $5,000, and 75 gifts unlocks an extra $5,000
- Campus Food Access
- All gifts matched up to $5,000, and 75 gifts unlocks an extra $5,000
- Gender and Sexuality Campus Center
- All gifts matched up to $3,000
- Wisconsin Union Annual Fund
- All gifts matched up to $10,000
Spread the word
Follow @uw_studentaffairs on Instagram and share our #DayoftheBadger posts to let your friends and family know how they can make a difference for all Badgers.
Join the Bucky Hunt
Search for one of 20 hidden Bucky Squishies starting at 10 a.m. on April 8. Find one and you’ll not only keep it—you also get to choose which fund the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association will donate to on your behalf! Can’t make it in person? Join the virtual Bucky Hunt on April 9. Follow @WisAlumni on Instagram for more details.
Earn Bonus Bucks for your Favorite Cause
Participate in fun challenges on @WisAlumni (Instagram & Facebook) starting at 12 p.m. on Tuesday to unlock extra money for your favorite Student Affairs fund. Comment with a picture of your pet, show your Badger spirit, and more!
Free food and giveaways
Stop by One Alumni Park for popcorn and fun giveaways while celebrating with fellow Badgers.
Show your Badger pride
Wear your best Badger red, snap a pic, and share why you love UW-Madison on social media with #DayoftheBadger and tag @WisAlumni.
Every action—big or small—makes a difference. Let’s come together to celebrate, give back, and move UW forward!