Madison Events and Activities

August 10, 2011

Summer isn’t over yet, but UW Madison is getting ready for the school year with some great events! Make sure these are marked on your calendar, and stay tuned for events and activities from Go Big Read, too.

TODAY (August 10th): UW Madison is at the Wisconsin State Fair, so if you’re on the grounds, stop by for a variety of Badger fun! Check out a schedule of events here.

August 20th: Urban Horticulture Field Day at the West Madison Ag Research Station



Check out a variety of ongoing art exhibits from the Wisconsin Union Art Committee! This student run committee hosts art exhibits in five gallery spaces located at Memorial Union and Union South.

September 1st: The school year kicks off with the Chancellor’s Convocation for New Students and football season begins with a home game against UNLV.

September 3-4: Taste of Madison will showcase over 75 local restaurants to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Dane County

That’s just a small sampling of the great events going on around campus and the city of Madison. Don’t forget to visit the Wisconsin Union website to see what’s going on at the Memorial Union or Union South for the rest of the summer, and keep an eye on the UW Madison Events calendar, too!