Plaques mark campus history

If you’ve walked around Henry Mall or Bascom Hill lately, you’ve no doubt noticed a number of new historical markers being planted. The plaques are part of an effort to preserve and promote UW–Madison’s rich history to campus visitors.

On the campus of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, 19 plaques now mark the sites of some of the biggest scientific achievements of the past century, including the development of the butterfat milk test, which revolutionized milk production, and the discovery of vitamins A and B. The bronze-cast plaques were installed during the past two weeks.

During the next few weeks, workers will be putting into place 12 more plaques, arrayed around Bascom Hill. A UW Foundation grant paid for the plaques.