2023 MLK Week of Service
January 09, 2023 | Badgers Give Back
Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through service
MADISON, Wis. — To celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream of building the Beloved Community, Wisconsin Athletics is providing a number of opportunities for our staff and student-athletes to engage in elevating lives during the week of January 16th – 22nd.
Observed each year on the third Monday in January, MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. For the second year, Wisconsin Athletics is proud to celebrate a Week of Service, providing a series of community engagement opportunities during the week of Jan. 16 designed to connect student-athletes and staff with a chance to elevate lives in our local community.
Our Values: Service, Diversity & Inclusion, Excellence, Accountability, Passion, Selflessness, Integrity
Monday, January 16th Martin Luther King Jr. Day
38th Annual City-County Observance
We encourage individuals to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King by attending the annual City-County Observance.
WHEN: 5:15 PM – 7 PM
WHERE: The Overture Center
MORE INFORMATION: Madison365
Floor Hockey Clinic with Special Olympics of Wisconsin
Our Hockey teams will be joining Special Olympic athletes in a Floor Hockey clinic.
Tuesday, January 17th
We've invited the YWCA to join us as we take on the Nittany Lions.
Thursday, January 19th
PRIDE GAME: Women's Basketball vs. Maryland (6:30 PM) [LEARN MORE]
Join the Badgers as they host UW's inaugural Pride Game at women's basketball. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in a number of gameday activities supporting and creating awareness for the LGBTQ+ community in Madison.
Saturday, January 21st
Men's Hockey vs. Ohio State (7:00 PM) [BUY TICKETS]
We are honoring a special group of patients from American Family Children's Hospital at our Men's Hockey game.
Sunday, January 22nd
Sock Toss | Wrestling vs. Iowa (2:00 PM) [BUY TICKETS]
Bring socks and help gear up Girls on the Run and other local organizations.
THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
Community Partner Care Package and Breakfast Drop-Off
Athletics Staff and Leadership will be making care packages and providing breakfast to groups throughout the community.
Ronald McDonald House Meal Preparation
Student-athletes from Men's Track and Field will be making meals for families at Ronald McDonald House.
Observed each year on the third Monday in January, MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. For the second year, Wisconsin Athletics is proud to celebrate a Week of Service, providing a series of community engagement opportunities during the week of Jan. 16 designed to connect student-athletes and staff with a chance to elevate lives in our local community.
Our Values: Service, Diversity & Inclusion, Excellence, Accountability, Passion, Selflessness, Integrity
Monday, January 16th Martin Luther King Jr. Day
38th Annual City-County Observance
We encourage individuals to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King by attending the annual City-County Observance.
WHEN: 5:15 PM – 7 PM
WHERE: The Overture Center
MORE INFORMATION: Madison365
Floor Hockey Clinic with Special Olympics of Wisconsin
Our Hockey teams will be joining Special Olympic athletes in a Floor Hockey clinic.
Tuesday, January 17th
Gift Basket Making
Wisconsin Athletics Staff will be making Gift Baskets to give to members of our community!
Community Center Cleanup
Swimming and Diving will be assisting the Goodman Community Center in a winter cleanup of their facility.
We've invited the YWCA to join us as we take on the Nittany Lions.
Thursday, January 19th
PRIDE GAME: Women's Basketball vs. Maryland (6:30 PM) [LEARN MORE]
Join the Badgers as they host UW's inaugural Pride Game at women's basketball. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in a number of gameday activities supporting and creating awareness for the LGBTQ+ community in Madison.
Saturday, January 21st
Men's Hockey vs. Ohio State (7:00 PM) [BUY TICKETS]
We are honoring a special group of patients from American Family Children's Hospital at our Men's Hockey game.
Sunday, January 22nd
Sock Toss | Wrestling vs. Iowa (2:00 PM) [BUY TICKETS]
Bring socks and help gear up Girls on the Run and other local organizations.
THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
Community Partner Care Package and Breakfast Drop-Off
Athletics Staff and Leadership will be making care packages and providing breakfast to groups throughout the community.
Ronald McDonald House Meal Preparation
Student-athletes from Men's Track and Field will be making meals for families at Ronald McDonald House.
Miracle League Summer 2023
Wednesday, July 26
Madison Ice Inc. provides access to skating to all
Monday, February 13
Wisconsin Athletics - Thanksgiving Basket Distribution
Monday, November 22
Field Day with Wisconsin Upside Down
Thursday, July 11
