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 $65 per person and includes a beer taste testing and buffet dinner featuring salads, grilled chicken with chardonnay sauce, blackened mahi-mahi with lemon beurre blanc, sautéed vegetables, herb-roasted potatoes, and dessert.
Register by April 10.
About the Program
Enjoy a special presentation:
Here’s to Brew: The Past, Present, and Future of Brewing Beer
Dr. Shepard will discuss Wisconsin’s brewing history and the modern craft beer movement.
About the Speaker
Robin Shepard PhD’93 is an associate professor in the Department of Life Sciences Communication. 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 of 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 2026.
Additional Information
On-site parking is free.
When you register, please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or require accessibility accommodations.
