175th Birthday, Founder’s Day Cake and Ice Cream

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Multiple Locations
@ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Celebrate UW-Madison’s official first day and swing by Memorial Union, Union South, or your favorite housing dining hall to grab a sweet treat.


About

Join us to celebrate UW-Madison’s official first day of class with free cake and ice cream. On February 5, 1849, 20 students gathered in UW’s temporary quarters near the capitol. We invite our 50,000+ students to swing by Memorial Union, Union South, or your favorite housing dining hall to grab a sweet treat.

Locations

  • Memorial Union: Tripp Commons
    2:00-4:00 PM
  • Union South: Varsity Hall
    2:00-4:00 PM
  • University Housing Dining: Gordon Avenue Market, Lowell Market, Rheta’s Market, Liz’s Market, Carson’s Market, Four Lakes Market
    4:00-8:30 PM

Organizer

University of Wisconsin–Madison