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Sesquicentennial Summer Celebration

August 24, 1999

In honor of its 150-year history, UW–Madison opened its doors to the public through an array of special events held Aug. 21-22. Below are some photos from the weekend.
(Photos: Jeff Miller)


Put your arm in a cow’s stomach? Yes, it was one of many unique sesquicentennial experiences available at the ag school Sunday.

Second-grader Guillermo Ney-Martinez collects another autograph for his shirt from Badger sophomore Brian Feyrer, who in turn was collecting nametags from soccer clinic participants.

Pilot Scott Tish explains features of the newest Med Flight helicopter on display at the health fair.

Third-year veterinary medicine student Dane Jesperson, right, shows a boy how to listen to Rachel the Dalmation’s heartbeat while owner and veterinary medicine staff researcher Jennifer Devitt gets a smooch from her pooch.