We all enjoy the Terrace on a summer day, game days at Camp Randall, and Picnic Point. However, what is something you love about UW–Madison that you think other Badgers might not mention? We asked this question on Facebook, and below are some of the responses we received. You can read more here!
Registration with the cows — in person — on paper — running everywhere on the last day of reg week.
Dave K.
The original Ogg Hall and the original Gordon Commons/Pop's Club.
Kathy I. H.
Listening to the Carillon Tower on my way to class. Most would pause their route to just smile and listen for a few seconds before heading on their way
Tricia E.
I loved the old Natatorium. Spent a fair amount of time there.
Monique J.
I enjoyed having classes in the Humanities building.
Edward A.
Walking and biking around campus and using the bus to get anywhere else.
Neil S.
Humorology is the best event on campus.
Matt W.
The class offerings… so exciting to have so many wonderful choices!
Rogene W.
The metal “cages” in Memorial Library.
Kristin M.
The fresh Wisconsin air makes life feel full of possibilities.
Meredith C. S.
Lakeshore path on a fall day.
Elizabeth M.
The Japanese lilac trees that used to be outside the old Gordon Commons smelled so sweet each year in June.
Brian N.
Walking along the Lakeshore Path and stumbling upon a UW band practice.
Andrea M. K.
Popcorn popping in the Rathskeller.
Adrienne S.
I sent two of my kids to Grandparent’s University with my mom and dad. It was an incredible experience for all of them, attending classes together for two summers, and a beautiful memory of learning with their grandparents at UW–Madison.
Heidi P.
Watching the Badgers play softball at Goodman softball field with Lake Mendota & The State Capitol as a backdrop!
Peg R.
Tray sledding with the first big snowfall!
Laura H.
Chris Farley sightings.
Todd H.
Rice Krispy treats from Ingraham Hall.
Justin B.
Best ice fishing. Right on campus!
Mark K.
Hungry Badger was DoorDash of the ’80s for Madison only.
John R.
I loved hearing all the different languages being spoken around campus.
Jean K. B.
Sitting on the park bench at the top of Observatory hill facing Lake Mendota.
Mary Jane C. T.
The greenhouses in the basement of the Botany building where you could see all kinds of unique and exotic plants or escape the winter cold for a while!
Karen B.
Picking up a black and white print copy of The Onion every Wednesday from Jamie's Cookies on State Street.
Lisa M.
If you have a memory, milestone, career news, etc., please share with us here!
