UW System mascots join governor for Spirit Week

UW System pride will thrive statewide and during events at the Wisconsin State Capitol to mark UW Spirit Week, held the week of April 11.

UW Spirit Week is an opportunity for alumni, students, parents, friends and Wisconsin citizens to celebrate campus allegiances and the university’s positive impact around the state.

Gov. Jim Doyle commemorated UW Spirit Week by signing a proclamation on April 13.

“This proclamation pays tribute to the spirit of pride and allegiance that we have here in Wisconsin,” Doyle says. “We see it in the UW flags flying from vehicles, in the beauty of our campuses, and in the integrity and enthusiasm of alumni and current students alike. It is only fitting to recognize that all-encompassing spirit.”

The weeklong spirit celebration will culminate Friday, April 15, as alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends across the state participate in UW Spirit Day. All are encouraged to wear their campus colors, logo wear or a “spirit badge” to show their UW connection in schools, hospitals, banks, businesses and hometowns throughout Wisconsin.

Details about local UW Spirit Week events and downloadable spirit badges are available through campus alumni associations or at http://www.wisconsin.edu/spirit.