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. 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. It 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

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Mall, Madison WI 53706, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

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 shouting distance of this marker); North Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Reform and Revolt (within shouting distance of this marker); The American Character (within shouting distance of this marker); The Power of Ideas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Securing the Future (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Photographed by William J. Toman, June 17, 2010

2. Bascom Hill

The heart of the University of Wisconsin, with Bascom Hall at the top.

View from Bascom Hall image. Click for full size.

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 841 times since then and 12 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.