College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison

ISyE/ME Spring Commencement Brunch
2026-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Mechanical Engineering Building – Atrium, 1415 Engineering Drive, Madison, 53711
(Photo by Althea Dotzour / UW–Madison)

Attention all graduates! The joint Graduation Celebration with Industrial & Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering will begin at 9:00am on Saturday May 9th, with remarks and student recognition from the ISyE and ME Chairs at 10:00am. Join us for brunch and show your family and friends where you have been for these last few years!

Department of Mechanical Engineering students RSVP here!

Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering students RSVP here!

CEE Graduation Celebration
2026-05-09 13:30 - 15:30 | Engineering Hall Lobby, 1415 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Graduating students from the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department and their guests are invited to a graduation reception in the lobby of Engineering Hall following the Camp Randall ceremony on Saturday, May 9.

Appetizers and refreshments will be served from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. This event is hosted by the CEE Department and is open graduating students and their guests at no cost.

To assist with planning, students are asked to RSVP with their guest count by Wednesday, April 29. Students will receive an email with details on how to register in early April.

Doors for the College of Engineering (CoE) ceremony at the Kohl Center open at 4 pm, allowing ample travel time for students and their guests who are attending all events (the Camp Randall ceremony, this reception, and the CoE ceremony).

Please contact Amanda Thuss with questions.

BME 2026 Spring Graduation Lunch
2026-05-09 13:30 - 15:30 | Engineering Centers Building Atrium, 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
The Department of Biomedical Engineering invites our new graduates and their guests to a celebratory lunch following the commencement ceremony at Camp Randall on May 9 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Graduating students will receive an email with information about RSVPing and picking up their graduation gifts. If you have questions, please contact Vishmaa Ramsaroop-Briggs.

Visit these sites for more information on:College of Engineering Graduate Recognition EventUW Spring Commencement

NEEP Graduation Celebration
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Gordon Dining Hall & Event Center, 770 W Dayton Street, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
The Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics is excited to celebrate our graduates! Bring your friends and family, and join us for a buffet lunch as we recognize your hard work and achievements. This event will take place after the Camp Randall Commencement Ceremony and before the College of Engineering Graduation Recognition at the Kohl Center. Graduating students will receive a request for RSVP closer to the date.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00pmSonata RoomGordon Dining Hall & Event Center770 W Dayton Street

Please direct any questions to Lili Sarajian at lsarajian@wisc.edu.

Chemical Engineering 2026 Spring Banquet
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:30 | Union South, Varsity I and II, 1308 West Dayton Street, Madison, Wisconsin, 53715, United States
Congratulations to our graduating class of 2026. After years of hard work, the students and faculty are putting on the 2026 Spring Banquet for Chemical Engineering.

The banquet is in Varsity Hall at Union South on the second floor. The banquet is directly after the graduation ceremony at Camp Randall. It involves lunch, faculty speaker, and a gift for students. Graduates, please check your email for information about RSVP and guests.

College of Engineering Graduate Recognition Event
2026-05-09 17:00 - 19:30 | Kohl Center, 601 W. Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
The College of Engineering Graduate Recognition Event is a formal event where graduating engineers at all levels will march across the stage in the company of their peers, have their name read, shake hands with college and department or program leaders, receive their diploma cover, and have a graduation photo taken. Doors open at 4:00pm, the event begins at 5:00pm.

Graduates from December 2025, May 2026, August 2026, and December 2026 are welcome to participate in this recognition event.

Graduates: register here
Graduates: you must register by April 10 if want your name to appear in the printed program. Registrations after that date may not appear in the program. If you have difficulty registering, please make sure you are logged into your UW Google account. You may also contact us.

29th Annual CEE Golf Outing
2026-10-09 09:00 - 17:00 | WI
Pleasant View Golf Course1322 Pleasant View RoadMiddleton, Wisconsin 53562

Register now

Golfers pose with Bucky Badger.

Gather with alumni, industry colleagues, faculty, staff, and students for a day of fun and fundraising to benefit the UW-Madison Civil and Environmental Engineering Department during the 29th Annual CEE Golf Outing!

9 am Check-in

10 am Shotgun start for 18 holes

3:00 pm After-party begins

3:30 pm Sponsor prizes, auction, and golf awards with Bucky

Players of all skill levels are welcome, and golf is played as a scramble.

For lunch, golfers can choose from a brat, grilled chicken sandwich, or veggie burger with chips and a piece of fruit.

A taco bar will be available during the after-party.

Funds raised through this event provide important support for Concrete Canoe and other hands-on experiences.

Unable to attend the full day or not a golfer? Join us from 3-5 p.m. for dinner and good company. We’ll have a silent auction, prizes, and special appearance from Bucky Badger!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Every sponsorship, contribution, and golfer registration makes a difference. With the funds raised through this event, we look forward to:

Expanding access to hands-on learning, leadership, and professional development opportunities outside of the classroom

Renovating and expanding existing facilities in Engineering Hall

Incorporating new methods of teaching and research

Together, we will empower the next generation of civil, environmental, and geological engineers to lead us forward.

Golf Packages

Event Sponsorships

Diamond Sponsorship – $4400
Includes lunch, dinner, golf fees, cart rental and drink tickets for 8 golfers, a tee or green sponsorship, and recognition on our website and event materials.
Platinum Sponsorship – $2900
Includes lunch, dinner, golf fees, cart rental and drink tickets for 8 golfers, a tee or green sponsorship, and recognition on our website and event materials.
Gold Sponsorship – $1800
Includes lunch, dinner, golf fees, cart rental and drink tickets for 4 golfers, a tee or green sponsorship, and recognition on our website and event materials.
Silver Sponsorship – $890
Includes lunch, dinner, golf fees, cart rental, and drink tickets for 2 golfers, a tee or green sponsorship, and recognition on our website and event materials.
Booth Sponsorship – $700
Connect with over 200 members of the Badger engineering community as a booth sponsor! This sponsorship includes one 10 x 10 booth space on the course, one golf cart, lunch and dinner for 2 people, and recognition on our website and event materials. Only 9 spots are available, and sponsors are asked to host a prize game or similar feature at their location to engage attendees. Sponsors are responsible for bringing their own booth materials and setting up on the course. Have questions? Please contact Amanda Thuss.
Single Player Registration – $290
Includes lunch, dinner, golf fees, cart rental, and a drink ticket for one player. Recent graduates (within the last 3 years) and retired alumni can golf at a reduced rate of $185!
After-Party Ticket – $35
Unable to attend the full day? Show your support off the course and have a great time by attending the after-party. Ticket price includes admission, dinner, and a drink ticket.

Student Golfers – Sponsors can choose to have CEE students golf with them as part of their paid sponsorship. To request a student golfer, please contact Amanda Thuss or enter “student” as one of the golfer names during registration. We do our best to match sponsors with students based on the student’s career interests and goals. Sponsors and students will be introduced via email before the event. Overall availability of student golfers depends on how many students register to participate.

If you can’t make it or don’t golf, an event sponsorship is another way to show your support and help us create a memorable event. Contact Amanda Thuss for any of the sponsorship opportunities listed below or to discuss another item you have in mind.

Prizes
Donate an item to our silent auction or prize drawing, which are important fundraising aspects of the day. Your logo will appear on the prize, which will be displayed throughout the day, and on our website and event materials. Past donations have included UW memorabilia, sporting event tickets, gift cards, wine baskets, electronic items, and more.
Tee or Green Sponsorship – $350
Includes display your company logo on one of the tee boxes or greens on the course the day of the event, as well as on our website and event materials.
Drink Cart Sponsor – $1500
Treat the golfers to a round of drinks! Your company logo will appear on each drink ticket, a can koozie (or other gift) for each golfer, the golf course drink carts as well as on our website and event materials.
Golf Cart Sponsor – $1500
Help our golfers navigate the course with ease by sponsoring the golf cart rental. Your logo will be displayed on each cart as well as on our website and event materials.
Lunch Sponsor – $2000
Treat the golfers to a midday break to keep them going all day! Your logo will be displayed on every lunch, event signage, and our website and event materials.
After-Party Sponsors – $3000
Keep the party going off the course with Bucky Badger, food, and drinks! Your logo will be displayed on a banner during the party, on drink cups for each attendee, and our website and event materials.
