Photo courtesy of University Communications.

UW SPRING FOOTBALL GAME TO BENEFIT STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY THROUGH UW CENTER FOR NONPROFITS

Background on Event

On April 28, 2012 the UW Athletic Department and the UW Center for Nonprofits* will partner on the UW Spring Football Game.  The proceeds for the game will benefit the UW Center for Nonprofits new student internship program.  The program is designed to support UW students who intern in nonprofit organizations.  Demand for UW student interns is significant and growing, but many nonprofit organizations do not have the financial capacity to support students (stipends, travel expenses, etc.).  The fund developed from the ticket sales of the game will launch a program that will place UW students in nonprofit organizations, providing the students with critical practicum experiences while also benefitting the exponentially expanding nonprofit sector with next generation talent.

Community centers across Dane County are partnering with the UW Center for Nonprofits to bring children and families to the game.  For more information on how you can help that effort, contact Jeanan Yasiri at yasiri@wisc.edu.

Click here to purchase tickets for the game.

Facts About the Event:

Date/ Time:    Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 4:00 pm

Honorary Chair:  Al Toon, UW/Human Ecology Alum and former Badger Football Player, Former New York Jets Wide Receiver (1985-92) and recent Inductee to the Jets Ring of Honor (2011).

Location:  Camp Randall Stadium, Madison WI

Ticket Prices:  $5.00 per ticket (general admission seating). 

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Other events taking place near Camp Randall the day of the game:

• Crazy Legs Run:  10 am Start at the Capitol Square with runners/walkers ending in Camp Randall Stadium. 
• “Buckyville - Kids Fair” from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the McClain Practice Facility (on the grounds of Camp Randall).  Children and families can meet UW athletes and take photos with Bucky Badger!
• Gates Open for Spring Game:  3:00 pm
• Spring Football Game:  Starts at 4:00 pm and expected to run two hours.