Wisconsin Ag Connection - 'UW-Madison Day' to be Held at State Fair Next Week

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'UW-Madison Day' to be Held at State Fair Next Week
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 08/01/2014

For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host its own day at the Wisconsin State Fair as a way to promote education and give back to the community. The day will take place on Wednesday, August 6, with activities filling Central Park from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Faculty, staff and students along with volunteers from the Wisconsin Alumni Association will be on hand to ensure that the day's many activities.

"This day is a great opportunity for us to demonstrate UW-Madison's many resources while also showing visitors the variety of ways we help give back to the people of Wisconsin," says Vince Sweeney, vice chancellor for university relations.

The day will be highlighted by engaging activities in Central Park in coordination with a school supply drive at the gates where fairgoers can donate school supplies and receive a $4 adult discount voucher. The donated supplies will go toward Milwaukee public schools in need.

In addition to the supply drive, UW-Madison Day at the State Fair focuses on activities to engage visitors and showcase what the university has to offer. There will be dozens of stations at Central Park with campus outreach staff to help fairgoers experience the discoveries of UW-Madison with fun, hands-on activities.

Fairgoers can learn about out-of-this-world astronomy and get advice on routine aspects of life. For example, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences will be on hand offering insight into personal lawn care.

And several student-athletes will be on hand for part of the day with UW Athletics' Badgers Give Back program. The UW band and cheer squad will also be in attendance to host a pep rally and march in the daily state fair parade, bringing an element of school spirit while also featuring one of the nation's most recognizable mascots, Bucky Badger.

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