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Fall 2025 Featured Events
The W Project: Bucky's 5th Quarter
Wednesday, Aug. 27
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Camp Randall Field
Sunburst Festival
Sunday, Aug. 31
7–11 p.m.
Union South
Red Gym Open House
Thursday, Aug. 28
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Red Gym

Bakke Block Party
Friday, Aug. 29
3–6 p.m.
Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
New Student Convocation
Tuesday, Sept. 2
1:30–2:45 p.m.
The Kohl Center
Fall Student Organization Fair
Tuesday, Sept. 9-Wednesday, Sept. 10
5–8 p.m.
The Kohl Center
Resources & Updates
Check Out the Bucky List
In between Wisconsin Welcome events, don’t forget to explore your new home. The Bucky List gets you started with iconic Madison experiences like hiking Picnic Point, visiting the free Henry Vilas Zoo, and more!

Have Questions?
Whether it’s getting involved, planning an event, or volunteering to support new students, there are opportunities with Wisconsin Welcome!
Other Upcoming Events
- September
- September 25
- September 25Study Abroad 101Info Session1:00 PM, Study Abroad Resource Center, 301, Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)
- September 25
- September 25
- September 29Study in the UK or Ireland with FIEInfo Session3:00 PM, Study Abroad Resource Center (3rd Floor Red Gym)