Photo gallery All about the W
On the evening of Sept. 1, thousands of first-year University of Wisconsin–Madison students gathered at Camp Randall Stadium for the W Project, a crash course in the Badger spirit. Led by Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Bucky Badger, they formed a giant motion W on the field. Then, campus leaders and the beloved UW Marching Band led them in learning the time-honored Fifth Quarter songs and their associated movements and gestures.

Photo by: Jeff Miller
First-year students, along with UW mascot Bucky Badger and Chancellor Mnookin, form the shape of an iconic Motion W as part of the W Project on Barry Alvarez Field at Camp Randall Stadium.
Photo by: Bryce Richter
First-year students cheer from the stands while learning game day traditions as part of the W Project.
Photo by: Bryce Richter
Provost Charles Isbell, also new to campus, is introduced to first-year students during the W Project ceremony.
Photo by: Bryce Richter
Director of the UW Marching Band Cory Pompey explains game day traditions to first year students. Jump Around needs no explanation, however.
Photo by MK Denton
First-year students listen and learn about campus traditions.
Photo by MK Denton
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin welcomes first-year students to campus.
Photo by MK Denton
Bucky Badger dances with a student.
W's were everywhere, big and little.

Photo by MK Denton
Students cheer on the W gathering.
Photo by MK Denton
A band member gets pumped up.Tags: marching band, recent sightings