Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Global Vision
Bascom Hill Historic District
Photographed By William J. Toman, June 17, 2010
1. Global Vision Marker
Inscription.
Global Vision. Bascom Hill Historic District. In 1961, more than 100 University of Wisconsin students and graduates applied to spend two years volunteering in some of the world's neediest countries as part of a new program known as the Peace Corps. Their participation began a long relationship between the University of Wisconsin and the Peace Corps, symbolic of the university's deep commitment to helping uncover and solve international problems. This university was one of the first to train these volunteers, and it has traditionally sent more students and graduates into the Peace Corps than any other university.
In 1961, more than 100 University of Wisconsin students and graduates applied to spend two years volunteering in some of the world's neediest countries as part of a new program known as the Peace Corps. Their participation began a long relationship between the University of Wisconsin and the Peace Corps, symbolic of the university's deep commitment to helping uncover and solve international problems. This university was one of the first to train these volunteers, and it has traditionally sent more students and graduates into the Peace Corps than any other university.
Erected 2001 by UW Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Peace. In addition, it is included in the University of Wisconsin series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 43° 4.499′ N, 89° 24.199′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker can be reached from Lincoln Drive. The marker is near South Hall on Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1055 Bascom Mall, Madison WI 53706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The School of Pharmacy (a few steps from this marker); The First Dance (within
The heart of the University of Wisconsin, with Bascom Hall at the top.
Photographed By William J. Toman, June 17, 2010
3. View from Bascom Hall
The State Capitol as seen from the top of Bascom Hill. State Street links state government and the state university.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 659 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
