Bascom Hill Society members and guests were keenly interested in Professor of Engineering Michael L. Corradini‘s presentation on nuclear engineering and the reactor disaster in Japan.
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Wisconsin Weekend Away Earns a Solid ‘A’
California’s Rancho Bernardo Inn welcomed UW-Madison alumni and friends for the 2011 Wisconsin Weekend Away. The class of 81 participants called lecturers “extraordinary” and “enlightening.”
Debunking Myths about Native Americans’ Role in World War II
The Native Americans who fought in World War II were far different from the image of the “noble savage” common in Europe and even among many Americans. Professor John Hall debunked some of the myths surrounding the Indian as warrior and introduced the audience to a true American and true Indian hero at a recent Bascom Hill Society luncheon.
Bascom Hill Society Hears From Faculty Expert on U.S. Civil Rights
One of the most valued benefits for Bascom Hill Society members is the opportunity to hear outstanding faculty presentations at our BHS events, and Tuesday’s Luncheon was no exception.
48 hours in Florida, 3 Faculty Showcases
The UW Foundation engages alumni and friends of the UW-Madison by bringing Bascom Hill Society Faculty Showcase events to cities around the nation.