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Madison's Quirky Love for Flamingos

By Lucy Baird on Jun. 17, 2026

On the first day of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's fall semester in 1979, Bascom Hill was the site of the largest known migration of plastic flamingos in recorded history. As students and staff traipsed the steep hill in the lingering summer heat, they were stunned at the sight of over 1,000…

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5 Parent Pro Tips for UW Family Weekend

By Christine Lampe on Aug. 22, 2025

There’s so much to love about Madison in the fall, including watching the city come alive as UW–Madison students return to campus. If your own student has been too busy to follow up on your not-so-subtle “call me” hints and texts, fall also brings a don’t-miss tradition that will help you…

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