Events

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 2-5 p.m.
Location: Shumacher Farm Park, 5682 Highway 19 , Waunakee, 53597
More info here.

Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm in partnership with the Village of Waunakee for Gathering of Traditions, A Celebration of Indigenous Culture featuring traditional arts, music, and exhibitions. This collaborative event brings Little Eagle Arts Foundation (LEAF) and the Wisconsin Dells Singers to the park, offering a unique opportunity to engage with local tribal traditions through hands-on activities, live performances, and a special traveling exhibit unveiling.

This event is FREE and family friendly! Rain or shine, with indoor/tented options as needed. Soda and water will be available for purchase from the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park, and guests are welcome to bring their own snacks as well as blankets or chairs. Come celebrate, learn, and connect with the rich traditions of the Ho-Chunk people!

Event Highlights:

Indigenous Art Activities & Demonstrations (2:00 – 5:00 PM)

• Hands-on activities: Friendship bracelets, black ash sculptures, and cattail mat weaving.
• Displays of Ho-Chunk arts and crafts, including beaded regalia and black ash baskets.

Wisconsin Dells Singers Performance (3:00 – 4:00 PM)

• A powerful performance featuring songs sung in Ho-Chunk to the steady beat of a large dance drum.
• Insightful storytelling about traditional songs, drumming, and regalia.

Unveiling of the Traveling Museum Exhibit

• The Village of Waunakee, in partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation Museum & Cultural Center, Wisconsin Humanities, and UW-Madison UniverCity Alliance, has created a Traveling Museum Exhibit highlighting Ho-Chunk cultural beliefs, practices, and environmental movements. This exciting exhibit will be displayed publicly for the first time in the Center for Rural History for this event before moving to the Waunakee Public Library in the fall and eventually being donated to the Ho-Chunk Nation.

Join Badgers on Tap and UniverCity Alliance for a fun evening with games and drinks at Lone Girl Brewing in Waunakee to learn about local government and UniverCity Alliance’s impact in Waunakee and beyond during UniverCity’s 10^th anniversary year!

Presenters:
Jerry Deschane, League of Wisconsin Municipalities Executive Director
Todd Schmidt & Kylie West, Village of Waunakee
Megan McBride, UniverCity Alliance Managing Director

Event Details 
What: Badgers on Tap – Let’s Get Local: How We Can Create Better Places Together
When: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025
Where: Lone Girl Brewing,114 E Main Street Suite 101 Waunakee, WI 53597
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.

Make Your Madison @ the Public Service Fair

The Public Service Fair is an opportunity for nonprofits engaged in social impact and public service work to connect with UW–Madison students. Organizations seeking volunteers, interns, and service-year participants are invited to attend. Students are encouraged to treat this fair casually and drop by to explore and ask questions. UniverCity Alliance is partnering with the Morgridge Center for Public Service to showcase opportunities with the City of Madison.

When: Thursday, Sept. 4
Time: 3:30-6pm
Where: Gordon Dining Hall Overture/Concerto Room

GP Event Link for Students to Register: givepul.se/dklhc8

It’s UniverCity’s 10th anniversary! Celebrate with us all year long and at a special event on Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Pyle Center.

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What: UniverCity Alliance’s 10th Anniversary Celebration

When: Thursday, Sept. 18

Time: 1-3:30 p.m.

Location: Pyle Center, Alumni Lounge

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What: Local Government Eat & Greet

Where: Discovery Building, Steenbock’s on Orchard

When: October 24, 2025 @ 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Learn more here.

League of Wisconsin Municipalities Webinar

Day: Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

Time: 12-1 p.m. 

Title: Bridging Universities and Communities: Lessons in Collaborative Government from UniverCity Alliance Partnerships 

How to register: Sign up for the Zoom link here.

Description: Join us for a deep dive into how UniverCity Alliance is helping bridge UW–Madison’s resources with local governments to solve real community challenges. We’ll hear from municipal leaders who partnered with UniverCity Alliance, explore tangible project outcomes, and uncover strategies to scale university–government collaboration in your own community. Whether you’re in a city, village, or county, this session offers practical lessons in co-designing solutions, building trust, and leveraging academic capacity for public good.