Join us for a spirited Founders’ Day gathering to celebrate everything we love about our university. Build connections with local alumni as you experience a fun, engaging presentation from fellow Badger Robin Shepard PhD’93, associate professor in the Department of Life Sciences Communication at UW–Madison, about the history of brewing beer in Wisconsin. When Badgers connect, great things happen!
The cost is $30 per person, which includes hors d’oeuvres, beer, water, and soft drinks.
Register by May 1.
About the Program
Enjoy a special presentation:
A Taste of Wisconsin’s Brewing History and Culture, from Pre-Prohibition to the Rise of Modern Craft Breweries
Featuring:
Robin Shepard, associate professor in the Department of Life Sciences Communication and an assistant dean for UW–Madison’s Division of Cooperative Extension.
Dr. Shepard will touch on Wisconsin’s brewing history and the modern craft beer movement. His presentation will feature stories about beer and the university with specific attention to Madison’s brewing history.
About the Speaker
Robin Shepard is an associate professor in the Department of Life Sciences Communication; an assistant dean for UW–Madison’s Division of Cooperative Extension; and executive director for the North Central Cooperative Extension Association, an organization composed of 13 universities from 12 states. A passionate homebrewer and beer historian, he is perhaps most well-known for his historic brewery walks in Madison and his presentations about Wisconsin’s most iconic beverage. In 2006, he received the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s award for Outstanding Outreach and Teaching for his informative and often entertaining look at the culture of beer. He’s also a four-time honoree with writing awards from the North American Guild of Beer Writers. His newest book on the history of brewing in Madison and Dane County, Capital City Brews, will be published by the Wisconsin State Historical Society Press in late 2025.
Additional Information
When you register, please inform us of any dietary restrictions you may have or physical accommodations you may require, such as captions, interpreting services, or other needs.
The WAA: Central Ohio Chapter will hold this event in accordance with all local public health guidance. Mask usage is welcome but not required. Participants who are sick are asked to stay home to help keep our Badger community safe and healthy. If conditions require a change to this event, you will be notified via email or phone call.
