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Artists bring Ho-Chunk beadwork, imagery to giant banners on Bascom Hall
At a special ceremony held Tuesday, Nov. 7, the campus community and invited guests celebrated the installation of Ho-Chunk banners on Bascom Hall, commissioned as part of the University of Wisconsin's 175th anniversary.
Scenes from a spooky Halloween night
On a brisk Halloween night, members of the UW–Madison community got out to celebrate the spookiness across campus.
Science on the Square: A festival of learning
Rainfall failed to stop people of all ages from exploring science hands-on at the sixth annual Science on the Square event on Oct. 19.
Fall scenes color UW–Madison’s campus
After an extended summer, UW–Madison's campus transitions to fall colors and cooler weather.
Family Weekend 2023: We’re all Badgers now!
Planned activities included everything from cheering on the women's hockey team to walking on Lakeshore Path to making crafts at Wheelhouse Studio.
Connection, reflection and celebration mark this year’s Latinx Heritage Month
This year’s Latinx Heritage Month reflected on the connected yet distinct Latinx customs and traditions that have been transplanted across multiple generations, through many spaces, and have found their way to UW–Madison.
Reception celebrates the work of the newly opened Center for Campus History
First announced in January 2023, the center will will be devoted to educating the campus community about the university’s past in ways that will enrich the curriculum, inform administrative decisions and bolster efforts to achieve a more equitable university.
Powwow celebrates Native cultures for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Student organization Wunk Sheek hosted the powwow, welcoming the community to enjoy a celebration of Indigenous cultures.
Reception welcomes new faculty of color and celebrates promotions
Members of the campus community gathered Monday, Oct. 9, for the annual Faculty of Color Reception, where they welcomed 46 new faculty of color, honored 35 newly promoted faculty of color and connected with colleagues.
A harvest for all from the People’s Farm
Volunteers with The People's Farm student organization celebrated their harvest at the F.H. King garden by giving it all away to the campus community.
A look at lasting legacies and tailgating traditions from Homecoming 2023
Fans turned out on a bright and crisp fall morning to celebrate Homecoming 2023 ahead of the Badger football game, with many adding their own traditions to the game day experience.
Badgers on parade: Scenes from Homecoming 2023
UW–Madison's community came together Friday night to celebrate the annual Homecoming parade and the first Homecoming Block Party.
The 2023 winners: Cool Science Image Contest
Winning submissions were created with a variety of equipment and techniques, including digital cameras, transparent cellophane, cutting-edge microscopes and geographical maps.
Bakke center qualities: nature, wellness, “one-stop shop” and welcoming atmosphere
The Bakke offers a wide range of features including cardio, weightlifting, cooking, dancing, sport simulators, nap pods, mental health and wellness, a rock wall and even a protein shake station.
UW and tribal leaders honor newly installed Truman Lowe sculpture
“Effigy: Bird Form” is meant to evoke the effigy mounds that have since disappeared. The sculpture is located on the eastern edge of Observatory Hill just north of Van Hise Hall.
From medieval armor to improv comedy, there’s a student org for everyone
Looking to find your community, UW students? The Fall Student Organization Fair at the Kohl Center on Sept. 8 featured clubs for every interest.
MCOR: Sharing cultural traditions from around the world
Twenty-seven groups from different student organizations affiliated with the Multicultural Student Center performed a mix of stepping/strolling, dance routines and a capella singing for new students seeking to join student organizations.
Badgers off to a blazing-hot start
The Badgers football team and head coach Luke Fickell started the new era of Wisconsin football with a 38-17 defeat of the Buffalo Bulls.
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.
New faculty receive welcome from Chancellor Mnookin and university leaders
More than 150 members of the campus community attended the reception, held annually at Olin House.