Past Events

Film & TV Trivia

September 4, 2026 @ 9:00 pm - 12:00 am Dejope Hall: Lake Mendota

Think you know your blockbusters from your cult classics? From iconic quotes to behind-the-scenes facts, compete with a team for ultimate movie buff bragging rights!

Soccer

September 4, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm University Apartments Community Center-Large Gym

Basketball

September 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm University Apartments Community Center- Large Gymnasium

King’s Hawaiian Grill Grand Opening

September 3, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Gordon Avenue Market

Welcome to the grill, Badgers! 🌺 It’s time to get your grill on! Join us for the grand opening of King’s Hawaiian Grill at Gordon Avenue Market on Thursday, September 3 during dinner and celebrate with special menu items, exclusive swag, and all the island-inspired flavors. 🌴🔥 Have you heard of ice cream sliders? Might …

Gospel Afrobeat Dance MEdicine

September 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm University Apartments Community Center-Small Gym

Gospel Afrobeat dance MEdicine (GAME) is a culturally responsive and tailored program developed by the CRoME lab at UW-Madison School of Pharmacy whose goal is to improve youth and family health. This program is rooted in theory and designed to cater to families, specifically targeting immigrant children and their families. The goal is for families …

Volleyball

September 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm University Apartments Community Center-Large Gym

First Day of Classes

September 2, 2026 (all day)

Badminton

September 1, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm University Apartments Community Center-Large Gym

Badger Welcome Dinner with Speed Friending

September 1, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm Four Lakes and Gordon Avenue Markets

Badger Welcome Dinner with Speed Friending After Convocation, we’re throwing a Badger Party! Four Lakes and Gordon Avenue Markets will be celebrating the start of the year with a Badger Welcome Dinner with Speed Friending to get to know your classmates. Join us for food and lots of fun, all for just a meal swipe …

Speed Friending

September 1, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm Four Lakes Market; Gordon Dining & Event Center

Once you get your dinner, sit at a designated table with questions to start conversations with other new students! Make lasting connections before the first day of classes begins. Submit a photo of yourself with your new friend for a chance to win a prize!