THIS IS THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN A “W” banner hangs from Bascom Hall, the center of the University of Wisconsin. THIS IS THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AAW World ld ClassClU Universityi it he University of Wisconsin is a Students can also take advantage world-class university, nationally of opportunities to study abroad, partic- T and internationally recognized ipate in honors programs, complete an for its academic excellence, incredible internship, conduct hands-on research students, inspiring faculty, exceptional and take service-learning courses. value and an amazing campus and The flagship school of the state sys- community. tem, UW–Madison offers the only public The UW was founded in 1848 with schools of law, medicine and veterinary the first class of 17 students enroll- medicine in the state and is one of only ing on Feb. 5, 1849. Today, Wiscon- two state-supported schools to offer sin ranks as the nation’s 10th largest doctoral degrees. university with 42,041 students (28,999 One of the most picturesque college undergraduates). campuses in the country, Wisconsin On a single campus, students can sits along the shore of beautiful Lake find a complete spectrum of liberal arts Mendota. The city of Madison and the studies, professional programs and university were designed to be linked, student activities. As one of the nation’s signifying the interrelated nature of first land-grant universities, Wisconsin academic and political life at Wisconsin. maintains a strong research emphasis Growing with the times to meet in agricultural and life sciences. Award- changing needs in education and winning research spanning the aca- research has kept the university great. demic disciplines, however, has earned With an eye to the future, the university Wisconsin a place among the world’s continues to change, guaranteeing a Janese Banks, a member of the UW women’s basketball team, elitee institutions of higher education. community and environment where true receives her diploma in 2008. TheT quality of its undergraduate, gradu- learning can take place. atea and research programs is recognized arounda the world.wo Schools & Colleges ⅢⅢⅢ College of Agricultural & Life Sciences “Wisconsin is the School of Business School of Education quintessential public College of Engineering university and Madison is the School of Human Ecology College of Letters & Science quintessential college town.” School of Nursing America’s Best Value Colleges School of Pharmacy The Princeton Review, 2008 Graduate School ⅢⅢⅢ School of Veterinary Medicine Law School School of Medicine and Public Health 78 Academic Programs & Resources Undergraduate Majors: 134 Master’s Degree Programs: 153 Doctoral Programs: 114 Courses Offered: 4,378 Academic Departments: 185 Average Class Size: 29 students Libraries: 40; Volumes: 7.3 million Computer Labs: 108 Above: The Music Hall clock tower is a prominent feature on Bascom Hill. Hill. General-Access Computers: More than 1,000 Below: A view of the UW campus and downtown Madison from Van Hise hall . 79 THIS IS THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Top-RankedTRkdAdi Academics W–Madison offers instruction in nine undergradu- ate schools, offering 134 majors and more than U 4,300 courses. Learning takes place in a variety of settings—from traditional classrooms, to undergraduate research opportunities and service-learning experiences in the community. Additional opportunities for growth range from the more than 760 student organizations to unique residential learning communities. Ѡ U.S. News & World Report, 2009: Ranks Wisconsin as the seventh-best public university and 37th among all universities. The UW also received mention for its “first- year experiences,” “undergraduate research/creative projects,” “learning communities” and “study abroad.” Ѡ Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, 2008: Ranked UW 19th among the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges Ѡ Kaplan/Newsweek How to Get Into College Guide, 2007: America’s Hottest Big State School Ѡ Fiske Guide to Colleges, 2007: UW is ranked as one of 45 public universities that are “Best Buys” Ѡ Princeton Review, 2008: Lists Wisconsin in “The Best 366 Colleges” Ѡ Students’ Guide to Colleges, 2007: Lists Wisconsin as one of “America’s top 100 schools” Faculty & Alumni Awards American Physical Society Fellow: 62 National Academy of Sciences Institute LearningLearning opportunitiesopportunitiess forfor UWUW studentsstudents cancan varyvary fromfrom discus-discus- Fulbright Scholar: 34 of Medicine: 8 sionsion groupsgroups (top),(top), laboratorylabo and computer work (above), or Guggenheim Fellowship: 161 National Medal of Science: 11 traditionaltraditional lectureslectures (left).(le MacArthur Foundation Fellow: 3 National Science Foundation National Academy of Education: 4 Presidential Early Career Award: 34 National Academy of Engineering: 18 Nobel Prize: 17 National Academy of Public Pulitzer Prize: 30 Other RankingsRank Administration: 1 Royal Society of London: 4 Ѡ FortuneFortune 50050 Companies: Ranks sec- National Academy of Sciences: 43 ondond in the number of graduates who becomebecome chiefch executives in Fortune 500 companiescompanies Ѡ PeacePeace CorpsCorp : Ranks second for number ofof alualumnimni sserving in the Peace Corps and secondsecond for the number of Peace CorpsCorps volvolunteersu Ѡ ResearchResearch & Development: Ranks secondsecond aamongm public universities and third amongam a on all universities for research expenditures. In 2005–06, UW–Madison received more than $703 million in research awards Ѡ Voluntary Support: Ranks fifth among public universities and 12th among all universities for private giving to education Ѡ Libraries: Ranks 11th in number of volumes (7.2 million) and campus librar- ies (43) Ѡ Doctorates: Ranks second in research doctorates granted Ѡ Patents: Ranks fifth in patent revenue and 15th in the power of its patent pipe- line according to The Scientist magazine 80 Student Life tudenttudent life at Wisconsin is more than books, term papers and exams.exams Some of the most important lessons learned at Wiscon- S sin occur far from any lecture hall or lab. UW–Madison is a community that embraces diversity—both in the people who live, learn and work here, and in the experiences that enrich life in the classroom and beyond. Our students come from every state in the nation and some 134 countries, bringing an abundant mix of life experiences and cultures. The campus provides services and student life programs designed to meet a broad range of student needs and concerns. More than 760 student organizations, extensive recreational programs, modern fitness facilities, performing arts groups, Big Ten athletics, and ongoing cultural, social, and political events will pro- vide you with hundreds of ways to get involved and challenge yourself. Whatever your interests, you can connect with others who share your enthusiasm. The hub of student life on campus is the Memorial Union. With good food, live music, freshly made Babcock ice cream, movies and study lounges, you can eat well, be entertained, enjoy a good book or good company. The Union welcomes more than 15,000 students through its doors each day. It’s no wonder the Union is considered the “living room of campus.” Student Life Residence Halls: 17 Club Athletic Teams: 35 Intramural Sports: 30 Indoor Recreational Facilities: 4 Swimming Pools: 2 Outdoor Recreation Area: 63 acres Student Organizations: 761 Fraternities and Sororities: 47 Performing Arts Events: 1,500/year Above:Ab PresidentialP id ti l candidatedid t BarackB k ObamaOb spokek tto a crowd of nearly 20,000 at the Kohl Center in 2008. Top Right: Microsoft chairman and chief software architect Bill Gates delivers a surprise lecture to a computer science class. The class was videotaped for a later segment on mtvU, a 24-hour college network. Middle Right: The Madison lakes allow for many out- door activities, including sailing. Right: The Jeopardy! 2008 College Championship, hosted by Alex Trebek, was filmed in the Kohl Center. 81 THIS IS THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN A BeautifulB tif l CampusC he University of Wisconsin campus rolls for 935 acres along the shores of Lake Mendota, encompassing wooded hills, friendly shores, and the streets T of downtown Madison. Relax on the Memorial Union terrace with sailboats, canoes, sailboards, and kayaks in the background. The Lakeshore Path is a pedestrian and bicycle-only trail that runs from the Union to Picnic Point, a peninsula that juts out into Lake Mendota. Along the way are numerous beaches or spots to stop and enjoy the beautiful lake views. Spend an hour alone with your thoughts walking the trails of the UW Arbore- tum, a 1,262-acre nature preserve right in the middle of the city. Or visit Wiscon- sin’s majestic State Capitol building only minutes away from campus. And if ever you find yourself with a free afternoon, you may wish to enjoy lunch or a latté with friends at one of the many restaurants lining State Street in the heart of downtown Madison. UW Campus Main Campus Area: 935 acres Arboretum: 1,262 acres Classroom Space: 424,817 square feet Instructional Lab Space: 628,163 square feet Research Lab Space: 1.6 million square feet Waterfront: More than two miles on the shores of Lake Mendota Above: The Memorial Union Terrace is a popular gathering place for students to enjoy live music or views of Lake Mendota. Oppoesite page bottom: The Howard Temin Lakeshore Path is the perfect place to walk or ride your bike, enjoying the view of Lake Mendota. 82 Must-See Attractions • Allen Centennial Gardens (opposite page top) is located on a two-acre site of a historic Victorian home that once served as a residence for university deans. • Babcock Hall Dairy Store (left) is the place to stop to purchase many kinds of eats and treats. Its famous ice cream is also available at Memorial Union and Union South. • The Chazen Museum of Art (above) exhibits works of art and presents related educational programs in support of the teaching, research and public service mission of the University of Wisconsin. • The solemn bronze Lincoln statue that casts his gaze toward the state capitol was placed on Bascom Hill in 1909.