Stories indexed under: Wisconsin Alumni Association

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• Madison fourth-grader named grand marshal of UW Homecoming Parade Oct. 6, 2010 Bucky Badger is the subject of many legends on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, but few compare to one created by Gwen Heidinger, who won the legend writing contest about the popular mascot as part of this year's UW Homecoming Celebration.
• UW Homecoming parade celebrates Wisconsin tradition Sept. 30, 2010 Legend says that on the eve of the first Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe, the trophy went missing, and Bucky Badger organized a search party of thousands to march down State Street and find it.
• The Red Shirt makes Badgers look good and feel good Aug. 2, 2010 Bucky Badger has been making a name for himself on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus since he was introduced in the 1940s. And now The Red Shirt is making a name for itself as well with the new third edition.
• Alumni welcome new UW-Madison students at summer celebrations July 30, 2010 University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni in 24 U.S. cities are greeting new UW students this summer to celebrate the start of the students' college experience.
• Storied events planned for Homecoming 2010: Legends of Bucky Badger July 22, 2010 As University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni and fans may know, on the eve of the very first Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe in 1948, the football trophy mysteriously went missing just like its predecessor, the Slab of Bacon.
• Grandparents University celebrates 10 years at UW-Madison July 8, 2010 This summer marks the 10th anniversary of Grandparents University at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and nearly 900 grandparents and grandchildren will be on campus as alumni bring a new generation to experience college life through two days of interactive, hands-on learning.
• WAA chapters honor Badgers of the Year July 6, 2010 Paula Vandehey '86 is committed to building safe roads in her community. As director of public works for the city of Appleton, she led the recent reconstruction of Appleton's College Avenue Bridge, a project that won four state awards and a national award from the American Public Works Association.
• Five UW-Madison graduates join Wisconsin Alumni Association board June 30, 2010 Five accomplished graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Madison have been named new members of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) Board of Directors.
• Photo evidence proves Badger alumni show their spirit all over the world June 8, 2010 In Kurgan, Russia, 8,246 miles away from the statue of Abe Lincoln on Bascom Hill at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a group of college students sang "On, Wisconsin!" to celebrate Badger Spirit Day on April 23.
• Wisconsin Alumni Association gives $250,000 to Great People Scholarship Campaign May 6, 2010 The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has given $250,000 to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Great People Scholarship Campaign to provide more students need-based financial aid on their path to becoming alumni.
• WAA honors Kathleen Sell with Outreach Excellence Award May 4, 2010 The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has selected Kathleen Sell, a distinguished lecturer in the Department of Integrated Liberal Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as the 2010 recipient of the Ken and Linda Ciriacks Alumni Outreach Excellence Award.
• “On, Wisconsin!” video contest winners announced April 30, 2010 Four members of UW Hip Hop have won the grand prize in the university's "On, Wisconsin!" YouTube video contest for their entry "On Wisconsin Remix Song."
• Food Summit winds up campuswide food discussion April 21, 2010 More food for thought will be on the menu on Friday, April 23 at the Day on Campus: Food Summit.
• TIP/Alumni Weekend April 20, 2010 The Wisconsin Alumni Association is hosting Alumni Weekend at the University of Wisconsin-Madison this weekend with events beginning Thursday, April 22.
• Wear red to celebrate UW Spirit Day on April 23 April 20, 2010 Badger spirit will be on display everywhere on Friday, April 23, 2010 as University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni and friends around the world show their support for the university on Spirit Day, part of Alumni Weekend.
• Five to receive Distinguished Alumni Award honors April 12, 2010 The Wisconsin Alumni Association is honoring five University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates next week with the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
• Alumni Weekend 2010 brings great food, notable grads and Badger spirit to campus March 2, 2010 It'll be this spring's biggest weekend on campus.
• Forward under 40 awards honor 12 young UW-Madison alumni March 1, 2010 The Wisconsin Alumni Association has announced the winners of its annual Forward under 40 awards.
• Trip to Las Vegas is ‘On, Wisconsin!’ YouTube contest prize Feb. 9, 2010 The winners of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's "On, Wisconsin!" YouTube contest will receive two travel packages to Las Vegas to attend the Badger football game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 4.
• Founders’ Day celebrations to mark UW–Madison’s birthday Jan. 27, 2010 It’s been 161 years since the first day of class at UW–Madison. This spring, alumni and friends in about 70 cities across the country are celebrating the occasion, known as Founders’ Day, and commemorative events on campus will include a touch of history and a taste of cake.