Pop Culture
Two Astronomer executives were caught on a kiss cam at this band's concert.
Coldplay
Who did WIB partner with for Fall 2024 & Fall 2025 gala?
DAIS
Serving as monarch through major global events from World War II to the 21st century, she became the longest-reigning ruler in British history.
Queen Elizabeth II
This lawn ornament has been dubbed Madison’s unofficial “city bird.”
Flamingo
Name all five of the Great Lakes.
Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario
Anne Hathaway is set to reprise her role as Andy Sachs alongside Meryl Streep in this 2026 sequel.
Devil Wears Prada 2
How many WIB members do we have?
120+
This Shoshone woman contributed to the success of a major early U.S. expedition through the West, later becoming a widely recognized historical figure.
Sacagawea
This ice cream brand, produced on campus, is a favorite among UW students.
Babcock Ice Cream
In what year was the first iPhone released?
2007
This children's cartoon surpassed Peppa Pig as the most-watched kids' show globally in 2025
Bluey
Which branch has the most directors?
Internal Relations
Known for her association with royal excess, this queen was executed during a late 18th-century revolution after being accused of treason.
Marie Antoinette
This was the first building constructed on the UW–Madison campus in 1851 and still stands today.
North Hall
What country has the most time zones?
France
Netflix announced an $82.7 billion acquisition of this company's studios and streaming assets in December 2025
Warner Bros. Discovery
How many leadership positions does WIB have?
31
After winning Miss World in 2000, this actress built an international career starring in the TV series Quantico and expanding into business ventures.
Priyanka Chopra
Wisconsin officially became a U.S. state in this year.
1848
What is the only U.S. state that has two official languages
Hawaii
Gap's "Better in Denim" campaign used this iconic 2003 Kelis song as its soundtrack, to showcase the flexibility of their low-rise denim.
Milkshake
The What are the WIB values?
PROFESSIONALISM, LEADERSHIP, INCLUSIVITY, FUN, & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Known for her bold self-portraits and exploration of identity and pain, this Mexican artist became an icon of both art and feminism.
Frida Kahlo
Madison is one of only two major U.S. cities built on this type of landform between two bodies of water.
Isthmus
What is the longest highway in the United States?
U.S. Route 20