Bascom Hill

College Quad, College and University, and Scenic Lookout

Madison

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Bascom Hill

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UW-MadisonSeptember 24, 2010
Have your picture taken with Abe Lincoln, play Frisbee, or study up on the vast sloping hill that was the site of one of the all-time greatest college pranks—covering the hill with pink flamingos. Read more
HISTORYNovember 30, 2012
Bascom Hill is named after John Bascom, former president of the University of Wisconsin.
UW-MadisonNovember 21, 2011
Today it's one of the most popular places to bask in the sun, but when UW first opened, students from North Hall kept cows on Bascom Hill.
Chelsea BliefernichtOctober 14, 2012
Avoid having an early class in Bascom Hall - it's very likely you'll loose the motivation to go.
Nate MollMay 19, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Upon graduation, the new graduates all line up to sit on Abe's lap and whisper their hopes and dreams into his ear. Great tradition!
Nate MollSeptember 28, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Located within Bascom Hill is the dermestarium, a chamber filled w/ flesh eating beetles from the Biology dept. Can you find the entrance?
WiscSchoolofBusinessDecember 22, 2011
Take a brief study break and tan on the hill in the summer or play in the snow in the winter. Bascom Hill has something for everyone!
Tom EggertSeptember 4, 2011
The center of campus and a place filled with history.
Mery EffendiDecember 13, 2012
Nice place :)

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Bascom Hill

500 Lincoln Dr (Observatory Dr.)
Madison, WI 53706
United States

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