51ÁÔÆæ Bucket List
56 Things to Do Before You Graduate
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was founded in 1956, and the 51ÁÔÆæ Bucket List was created in 2012, exactly 56 years later. 56 items on the list seems fitting, don’t you think?
Make your 51ÁÔÆæ experience an adventure by exploring everything 51ÁÔÆæ and Milwaukee have to offer, from campus life to local favorites.
Complete all 56 items on the list, and bring your photos, ticket stubs, and other memorabilia to Student Involvement to receive an “I Completed the 51ÁÔÆæ Bucket List” T-shirt!

The Bucket List
- Attend a Fall Welcome event to kick off the academic year.
- Stargaze at the 51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium.
- Volunteer at Make a Difference Day or the MLK Jr. Day of Service.
- Get your photo taken with .
- Join one of 51ÁÔÆæ’s
- Attend the Distinguished Lecture Series.
- Visit the and its 3,000 animals.
- Soak up the sun on Spaights Plaza.
- Vote for your student leaders in the Student Association election.
- Check out the , it’s free the first Thursday of the month.
- Take a trip with Outdoor Pursuits.
- Eat at , an East Side landmark.
- Participate in or volunteer at the Panther Prowl, 51ÁÔÆæ’s annual 5K run/walk.
- Sit in a sunburst chair and enjoy the view at
- Close your eyes in the Fireside Lounge, known as 51ÁÔÆæ’s quietest nap spot.
- Attend the Campus Activities Board’s annual comedy show.
- Enroll in a fitness class, or use the facilities at the Klotsche Center.
- Witness the cross-town rivalry at a soccer or basketball game.
- Participate in the 51ÁÔÆæ Homecoming Campus Cornhole Championship!
- Visit Milwaukee’s and take a picture.
- Grab a slice at on North Avenue.
- Play a game of volleyball or catch some rays at , Milwaukee’s largest public beach.
- Cheer on the at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
- Attend a competition for one of the 14 other
- Eat some popcorn and catch a movie at the Union Cinema.
- Attend one of the 300+ performances at the Peck School of the Arts.
- Wear to class and show your Panther Pride.
- Attend one of Milwaukee’s many .
- Check out the student artwork at the Union Art Gallery’s Annual Juried Exhibition.
- Challenge friends to bowling, billiards, or ping pong at the Union Rec Center.
- Attend , Milwaukee’s favorite free outdoor, summer music series.
- Eat lunch by the fountain outside of .
- Root for the at Miller Park.
- Take a ride with Be On the Safe Side (BOSS).
- Develop your skills by attending a Leadership Program
- Listen to our share your own spoken word poetry at Lyrical Sanctuary, 51ÁÔÆæ’s monthly open mic night.
- Visit the in the Historic Third Ward.
- Find the in Lake Park.
- Find your favorite . (Most offer non-fish options too!)
- Take a Photo with the Chancellor.
- Try some of Milwaukee’s famous .
- Walk through Downer Woods, 51ÁÔÆæ’s 11.1 acre preserved nature area.
- Attend a 51ÁÔÆæ graduation ceremony (other than your own).
- Visit the Career Planning and Resource Center or attend one of the many career fairs.
- Grab a group of your pop culture-savvy friends and attend Gasthaus Trivia.
- Donate blood or volunteer at a Campus Blood Drive.
- Make something in the Studio Arts and Crafts Centre.
- See an under the stars.
- Head down to the Milwaukee River Walk and take a photo with the .
- Run, walk, or bike the or .
- Get a cup of coffee or tea at the student-run.
- Take a class that interests you and has nothing to do with your major.
- Find the perfect study spot at the Golda Meir Library.
- Attend a Geek Week event.
- See the city of .
- Choose your own adventure.**
Bucket List Bonus
Take the Bucket List Abroad
Send us your picture with Pounce at a must-visit place at your study abroad locale and we will post it on our web site!
Graduate
Show us your completed Bucket List and your graduation announcement and we will give you a sticker to wear on your cap at commencement.