Becoming Bucky

Name: Becoming Bucky
Start: 2026-04-15T17:30:00-05:00
Location: 718 N. Washington Avenue, Suite 401 Minneapolis, MN

Schedule

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

718 N. Washington Avenue, Suite 401 Minneapolis, MN | Minneapolis, MN

Ever wonder what it’s like to be Bucky Badger? Step inside the world of UW–Madison’s beloved mascot at Wisconsin Idea Spotlight: Becoming Bucky in Minneapolis. Kick off the evening with a spirited reception, where you can connect with fellow alumni, Badger fans, and past Buckys. Then, settle in for the featured program: a special screening of Bucky!, a PBS Wisconsin documentary that brings the mascot’s adventures, antics, and traditions to life on the big screen.
After the film, stay for a lively panel discussion featuring former Buckys Devin Deegan ’19, MS’20, Blake Johnson ’08, and Taylor Shuster ’15, who will share firsthand stories from their time in the iconic striped suit and what it’s really like to embody Bucky.
Be sure to wear your Badger Red as it will also be Day of the Badger!
This is a free event, but registration is required.
https://www.uwalumni.com/events/wis-minneapolis-becoming-bucky/