We're hoping the weather cooperates so that you can take your photos with Lady Liberty this year!
Friday, 2/10: 4 PM - 7 PM
Saturday, 2/11: 8 AM - 10 PM
The Statue of Liberty tradition began with a prank in 1979 by the Pail and Shovel Party, which was led by UW-Madison alumni Leon Varjian and Jim Mallon ’79. Varjianand Mallon made a campaign promise that, if elected to the Wisconsin Student Association, they would bring the Statue of Liberty to Madison.
After a successful election, the Pail and Shovel Party stayed true to their Lady Liberty promise by erecting a Styrofoam Lady Liberty head, arm and torch on Lake Mendota Feb. 22, 1979.
The Wisconsin Union team continues that tradition with an inflatable version of the Statue’s head, arm and torch.
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Take a break from classes and join us for Trivia Night at The Sett!
Registered Student Organizations can enter to reserve a large room space at the Union for fall semester 2025.
Help students lead the way at the Union by participating in Day of the Badger.
This is a past event and has been archived for reference.