Future Friends · UW–Madison

Students come for the trivia, the pizza, the movie, the music.

They leave having done something much harder: met new people, opened up, and practiced showing up for each other.

September 30 – October 1, 2026

University of Wisconsin–Madison · multiple campus venues · free for every student

Step 01

Show up

Pick an activation, bring a friend or come solo. Everything is free.

Step 02

Connect

Movement, games, and music make talking to someone new the easy part.

Step 03

Open up

Honest conversations about pressure, money, confidence, and mental health.

Step 04

Carry it on

Leave with tools, resources, and people who have your back after the weekend.

See the activations & RSVP

Reserve your spot

Four free activations across two days

Every activation is free and open to all students, with campus wellness resources on site. Spots are limited — RSVP so we know to save you one.

Day One

Wednesday, September 30

Future Fund$ Trivia

Sept 30 · 3:30 PMAlumni Hall, Pyle Center50–100 students

Game-show-style trivia on budgeting, credit cards, and credit scores: financial stress, minus the intimidation. Play, learn, and win prizes while picking up tips you can actually use.

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Social Club: Phone-Free Social

Sept 30 · 5:00 PMKanso @ NorthwoodsUp to 250 students

Phones locked away for music, games, prompt cards, and pizza — screen time traded for real time with new people.

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$Common Denominator Screening poster$

Common Denominator Screening

Sept 30 · 7:00 PMThe Marquee CinemaUp to 250 students

Episode 1: Noah Kahan. An unreleased Two Bridge docuseries about humankind, sponsored by Rare Beauty, followed by a facilitated student discussion.

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Day Two

Thursday, October 1

FLOW Movement & Meditation

Oct 1 · 10:30 AMUW Hillel75–100 students

Breathwork, movement, and mindfulness with experienced instructors — a reset built for newbies and yogis alike. Merch and goodies available.

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Mt. Joy in Concert

More than a concert — a community experience built for presence. A high-energy DJ set opens the night and asks students to put their phones away. Mental health advocate Kevin Hines delivers a message of hope and resilience. Then Mt. Joy takes the stage to sing, celebrate and connect.

Thursday, October 1 · 7:00 PM · The Orpheum · Free for every student

RSVP for the concert

Campus wellness resources available throughout.