Bucky is on Parade!

A set of three images of a Bucky the Badger statue. On left, Bucky is dressed in a university basketball uniform hold a basketball. At center, Bucky is painted light green with pink flamingoes of varying sizes. On right, Bucky in painted in bright, blocked colors.

From left, Baller Bucky, Flamingo Bucky, and Bucky Come se Picasso.

This summer, Bucky is back on parade across Madison, offering families and individuals a unique way to tour Wisconsin's capital city.

Madison visitors and residents can earn an exclusive sticker celebrating the 5-year anniversary of the public art project by using a new Bucky On Parade mobile app from Destination Madison. There will also be an all-new Bucky debuting at the 175th anniversary celebration on July 26.

UW Summer for You

Make great memories Up North
At the Kemp Natural Resources Station, located on Tomahawk Lake near Minocqua, WI, UW–Madison and visiting scientists research ecology, management, conservation and sustainable use of Wisconsin’s natural resources. You, too, can get in on the action with several free events throughout the summer.

The kids are alright
UW–Madison offers a diverse range of summertime activities for young learners from ages 5-18 designed to exercise both the mind and the body. They range from precollege course to STEM explorations to arts and music camps to sports camps, creating a campus full of fun and excitement.

A Sun-Soaked 'Were U Wondering?'

How do you best protect yourself from the sun?

Dr. Apple Bodemer, a dermatology professor at the UW–Madison, explains that sunscreen is just one important step in a sun protection plan. Find out which types of sunscreen she suggests you use, and how else to protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays.

Can't Stop a Summertime Badger

Are waves washing away your favorite beach? Engineers at UW–Madison are working on solutions to mitigate shoreline loss caused by the longshore drift phenomenon.

If you're feeling the heat this summer, you can cool off with some news from IceCube — UW–Madison's neutrino observatory that is on the hunt for subatomic "ghost particles" across the galaxy.

The Sunny Season Cheat Sheet

Generations of summertime learning. ● What is Squat Fest, anyway? ● The Fish Dish. ● Attack of the sea lampreys: a history. ● Busting the berry bursters. ● Summer weather woes for the Midwest. ● Staying one step ahead of Wisconsin's weather. ● Honorary ice creams. ● Brain-freezing facts about non-dairy treats. ● Reel in summertime reads. ● UW–Extension's five-minute smoothie. ● Should you water your lawn? ● WiBee inviting you to download this app! ● Spongy moth management. ● Ramping up boat accessibility. ● Helping gardeners level up.

Sun-sational Upcoming Events

UW–Madison 175th Anniversary Launch Day Celebration
Madison, WI
July 26, 2023 | 4:00 - 10:00 pm

Join us for a fun-filled night on the Memorial Union Terrace as we kick off a yearlong celebration of UW–Madison’s 175th anniversary (officially, a demisemiseptcentennial)! Let’s celebrate together with an evening of music, memories, and a few surprises.

Prairies and Pollinators: An Ecological Restoration Tour
Eau Claire area
July 27-28

Join Landmark Conservancy and UW-Madison Extension on July 27th & 28th on a two-day tour of a variety of prairies taking root in the Chippewa Valley. This event is open to all ages and folks interested in the succession of prairie restoration and their pollinator counterparts. The two-day tour will visit 3 prairies that are at different stages in the restoration process. Register by July 21.

UW–Madison 175th Anniversary State Tour
There will be anniversary celebrations throughout the state as UW–Madison celebrates 175 years of partnering with Wisconsin. Overflowing with Badger spirit and surprises galore, you won’t want to miss what’s sure to be talked about for the next 175 years! Upcoming state tour events include:

Chippewa Valley – August 3
Milwaukee – August 17
Wausau – August 30

More events from UW–Madison

Summer Views

A deep blue sky after sunset is the backdrop to a telescope with a small child peering through. Professor Lattis stands to the left and an adult assists the child, holding her steady as she gazes at the stars.

With a practiced hand, Sue Sell, culinary resource manager at Johnsonville Foods, grills hundreds of brats during a Johnsonville Employee Brat Fry — a celebration of the collaboration between UW–Madison and Johnsonville at the Johnsonville Marketplace in Sheboygan Falls, WI on June 28, 2023. (Photo by Althea Dotzour / UW–Madison)

The day-long event in Sheboygan was one stop on a statewide tour celebrating the 175-year anniversary of the University of Wisconsin and highlighting the strong ties between the community and Wisconsin’s flagship university. The event was organized by the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, Johnsonville, and UW–Madison. Learn more about the UW 175 state tour.

Related: ever wonder what it takes to keep the brats sizzling at the Terrace?

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