Wednesday UWPD update on Library Mall protest
An encampment of protestors on Library Mall was dispersed after 7 a.m. Wednesday by officers from UWPD, assisted by state and local law enforcement. At least 12 people were arrested, including several who resisted arrest. It is not yet clear how many are affiliated with UW–Madison. Multiple tents were taken down and disassembled to remove the encampment. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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Crazylegs racers embrace the day More than 9,000 people ran, walked and wheeled in the 42nd Annual Crazylegs Classic in Madison on April 27, enjoying a sunny spring day. See more
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UW leaders are sharing a response to Monday's Library Mall protest, affirming free expression rights but again asking protestors to voluntarily comply with state law and remove tents and encampments on university property.
Update on Monday Library Mall protest
UW–Madison is committed to protecting the right to free expression, including protest, within the boundaries of stat...
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A pleasure to participate in Madison’s 42nd Annual Crazylegs Classic as this year’s grand marshal and celebrate #UW175, support @UWBadgers, and cheer on more than 9,000 participants (including my husband Joshua). A big CONGRATS to all who ran (8k!), walked, or wheeled.
That's a wrap on Crazylegs 2024!
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate 175 years of @UWMadison
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presented by International Student Services Advisory Board (ISSAB)
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Tapestries as Cross-Cultural Textiles5:30 pm, L140 Conrad A. Elvehjem Building
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42 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards
Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908).
Campus protests: Rights and responsibilities
In recent days, we have seen headlines about protests on campuses across the country. On our campus, we are committed to protect those who wish to exercise their rights to free expression, including protest. We are equally committed by both law and our mission to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of our community; to follow state laws and regulations; to ensure the free expression of one group does not interfere with the free expression rights of others; and to prevent disruption of university functions.