100 Years of Legacy.

Join us September 23 in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the opening of Tripp and Adams Residence Halls and Carson Gulley Center! Built in 1926, these historic buildings have housed and fed thousands of Badgers, and with this special event for residents and the community, we recognize their long legacy.

100th Birthday Special Dinner

Where: Carson’s Market

When: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

• Carson’s baked beans
• Candied sweet potatoes
• Egg vegetable and mushroom casserole
• Brown curry lamb stew over rice
• Fudge Bottom Pie

100th Birthday Program & Cake

Where: Upstairs at Carson Gulley Center

When: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

• Program on the life of Carson Gulley
• Trivia
• Bucky Badger appearance
• Games and activities
• Giveaways

About Carson Gulley

First built in 1926 as the Van Hise Refectory, Carson’s Market has been serving the UW–Madison community for a century. The building originally served as the primary dining hall for the men’s Tripp and Adam dormitories and renamed in 1966 to honor Carson Gulley who was a celebrated chef, educator, and media pioneer whose legacy continues to shape the University of Wisconsin–Madison community.

Born in 1897, Carson Gulley became the head chef of the residence halls at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1926. Known for his warmth, excellence in cooking, and commitment to students, he served the campus for nearly three decades. He was also one of Wisconsin’s first television cooking show hosts and a respected community leader who advocated for racial equity in Madison.

His impact extends far beyond the kitchen, from training Navy cooks during World War II to helping move the city forward in conversations around fair housing and civil rights. Today, his legacy lives on through the naming of the Carson Gulley Center, through the continued celebration of his contributions to campus life, and serving his famous Fudge Bottom Pie.