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Vilas Communication Hall is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

1. Vilas Communication Hall

821 University Ave (at Park St), Madison, WI
College Communications Building · 10 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Home to the award-winning School of Journalism & Mass Communication, the Daily Cardinal and Wis. Public Radio and TV, this building houses some of the finest journalists in the state of Wisconsin.

Cole Residence Hall is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

2. Cole Residence Hall

625 Elm Dr, Madison, WI
College Residence Hall · 3 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Good morning Lake Mendota! Cole Hall is on the Lakeshore Path, next to tennis courts, and is the official green dorm on campus. Read more.

Porter Boathouse is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

3. Porter Boathouse

680 Babcock Dr, Madison, WI
College Gym · 2 tips and reviews
Engineering Hall is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

4. Engineering Hall

1415 Engineering Dr, Madison, WI
College Engineering Building · 11 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Our engineers are brimming with great ideas, and yearly they win awards for their innovations, including an inflatable room designed for NASA, and a Turbo Tap. Read more.

Chemistry Building is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

5. Chemistry Building

University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
College Science Building · 3 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: All things chemistry-related can be found here. Renovated in 2000 to include a new seminar hall and a research tower.

Washburn Observatory is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

6. Washburn Observatory

7.3
1401 Observatory Dr, Madison, WI
Observatory · 3 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: The dome opens for free tours of the night sky on first and third Wednesdays. Observation (visibility) status provided via Twitter 30 minutes prior. Read more.

Agricultural Hall is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

7. Agricultural Hall

1450 Linden Dr, Madison, WI
College Academic Building · 6 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Ag Hall's amazing architecture earned it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Be sure to check out the auditorium, the largest and most impressive one on campus.

Ogg Residence Hall is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

8. Ogg Residence Hall

835 W Dayton St (at N. Park St.), Madison, WI
College Residence Hall · 2 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: The new Ogg Hall (2007) has traded in its raucous reputation for larger living quarters, kitchenettes and a whole new personality. For the win.

9. Middleton Building

1305 Linden Dr, Madison, WI
College Administrative Building · 3 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Home to L&S Career Services and the PEOPLE Program, which is a pre-college pipeline for students of color and low-income students.

10. Van Vleck Hall

480 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI
College Math Building · 6 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Home to the Department of Mathematics. Built in 1961, it was the first high rise on Bascom Hill. Some say it resembles a calculator, the 1960s variety.

Ingraham Hall is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

11. Ingraham Hall

1155 Observatory Dr (at University of Wisconsin), Madison, WI
College History Building · 6 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Cross-College Advising offices are here, along with a number of great programs like Folklore, African, religious, East Asian and women's studies.

12. Chancellor's Convocation

601 W Dayton St, Madison, WI
College Auditorium · 2 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: 10:30 a.m., Sept. 1: As bookend to Commencement, the Chancellor's Convocation is the formal academic welcome for new students. Tweet them your best advice at #UW2015.

Sterling Hall is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

13. Sterling Hall

475 N Charter St, Madison, WI
College Academic Building · 8 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Sterling Hall is often remembered for its Vietnam War protest bombing in 1970, which historians have called a watershed moment in American history. It is now home to the Department of Astronomy.

Medical Sciences Center is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

14. Medical Sciences Center

1300 University Ave, Madison, WI
College Science Building · 4 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: This was the State General Hospital until 1979, but today it is home to numerous departments and programs, including biomolecular chemistry, the Institute on Aging, physical therapy, and statistics.

Brogden Psychology Building is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

15. Brogden Psychology Building

1202 W Johnson St (at Charter St), Madison, WI
College Academic Building · 8 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Renowned brain researcher Richie Davidson's offices are located here. His recent work studied the brain waves of Buddhist monks during meditation. Ohm!

16. Botany Gardens

Madison, WI
Garden · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Take a break in this gorgeous sanctuary located away from buildings and traffic. Trivia: The women's tennis courts were situated here in the 1950s.

Chadbourne Residence Hall is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

17. Chadbourne Residence Hall

420 N Park St (part of the Chadbourne Residential College), Madison, WI
College Residence Hall · 7 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Chabourne's specialty is integrating classroom learning with residential life and community participation. Also: many first-year classes are offered in the building: good during a blizzard!

Sellery Residence Hall is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

18. Sellery Residence Hall

821 W Johnson St (at Park St.), Madison, WI
College Residence Hall · 7 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Home to more than 1,100 students who know how to work hard and play hard. Two learning communities reside here: Women in Science and Engineering, and Entrepreneurials.

Red Gym is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

19. Red Gym

716 Langdon St (btwn Park St. & Lake St.), Madison, WI
College Administrative Building · 7 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Also known as the Armory and Gymnasium, this historic architectural beauty once hosted basketball games, military exercises, dances and political rallies. Also had a bowling alley and a swimming pool.

Witte Residence Hall is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

20. Witte Residence Hall

615 W Johnson St (at N. Lake St.), Madison, WI
College Residence Hall · 5 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: This freshman residence hall is a stone's throw from the Kohl Center, State St., and the SERF.

Union South is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

21. Union South

8.2
1308 W Dayton St (at Orchard St.), Madison, WI
Student Center · 28 tips and reviews

22. Bascom Hall

500 Lincoln Dr (at Observatory Dr.), Madison, WI
College Administrative Building · 9 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: This stately building is home to a handsome Abe Lincoln statue, the famous Sifting and Winnowing plaque and energetic Dean of Students @LoriBerquam. Read more.

23. Weeks Hall for Geological Sciences

1215 W Dayton St (at N. Charter), Madison, WI
College Science Building · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Geology Rocks! Great graduate program and field trips can be found here. Read more.

24. Geology Museum

7.5
1215 W Dayton St (Charter St.), Madison, WI
Science Museum · 11 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Get your dinosaur fix here... and make sure to check out the fluorescent rock display while you're at it! Read more.

25. Dairy Cattle Center

1815 Linden Dr, Madison, WI
College Academic Building · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Milk is an important product in Wisconsin. Many of the foods we enjoy every day originate from the dairy herds around the state. Watch and learn while cows are milked at 4:30 p.m. every day. Read more.

26. Russell Laboratories

1630 Linden Dr (Babcock Dr), Madison, WI
College Science Building · 2 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: The Insect Research Collection is a treasure trove for nature lovers. There are also live Madagascar hissing and death’s head cockroaches. Tours are available by appointment for up to 10 people. Read more.

Chamberlin Hall is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

27. Chamberlin Hall

University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
College Science Building · 6 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: The L.R. Ingersoll Physics Museum is a public, hands-on physics museum located in room 2130 Chamberlin Hall. The museum is open to visitors from 8 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read more.

28. Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building

425 Henry Mall, Madison, WI
College Science Building · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Take a journey into the living sciences and increase your science savvy. A state-of-the-art research laboratory where visitors can participate in hands-on workshops, available by appointment only. Read more.

Human Ecology Building is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

29. Human Ecology Building

1300 Linden Dr, Madison, WI
College Arts Building · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: As part of the School of Human Ecology's academic program, the Design Gallery provides a showplace for examples of contemporary design as well as traditional craft and utilitarian objects. Read more.

Lathrop Hall is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

30. Lathrop Hall

1050 University Ave (Brooks), Madison, WI
College Arts Building · 2 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Founded in 1926, the Dance Program was the first in the country to offer a degree program. Students, faculty and guest artists present formal and informal concerts throughout the year. Read more.

31. Mosse Humanities Building

455 N Park St (at University Ave), Madison, WI
College Academic Building · 19 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: The School of Music offers a full complement of music performances, including opera, by faculty, students and guest artists throughout the year. Many performances are free. Read more.

Mosse Humanities Building is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

32. Mosse Humanities Building

455 N Park St (at University Ave), Madison, WI
College Academic Building · 19 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: The Art Department is home to a variety of galleries featuring works by undergraduate, graduate, faculty, alumni and guest artists. Read more.

33. UW Study Abroad

106 Red Gym (btwn N Park St & N Lake St on Langdon St), Madison, WI
College Administrative Building · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Come to the UW "castle" as your first step to exploring castles ofthe world. 1300 students study abroad each year through IAP. Wherewill you go? Read more.

34. UW-Day at the State Fair

640 S 84th St (near cream puffs in Central Park), West Allis, WI
University · 4 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: UW-Madison presents the Wonders of Physics at 3 p.m. at Central Park Aug 10. Read more.

35. UW-Day at the State Fair

640 S 84th St (near cream puffs in Central Park), West Allis, WI
University · 4 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Celebrate the Wisconsin Idea at UW-Madison Day at the State Fair at Central Park on Aug 10. Read more.

36. UW-Day at the State Fair

640 S 84th St (near cream puffs in Central Park), West Allis, WI
University · 4 tips and reviews

37. UW-Day at the State Fair

640 S 84th St (near cream puffs in Central Park), West Allis, WI
University · 4 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: UW-Madison researchers demonstrate how cheese is made at Central Park 10 a.m. Aug 10. Read more.

38. UW-Day at the State Fair

640 S 84th St (near cream puffs in Central Park), West Allis, WI
University · 4 tips and reviews

39. UW-Day at the State Fair

640 S 84th St (near cream puffs in Central Park), West Allis, WI
University · 4 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Join UW-Madison at Central Park 8-4 p.m. Aug 10! Read more.

40. Fluno Center Study Pub

7.4
601 University Ave, Madison, WI
Bar · 2 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Relax after a day of learning with a drink in the Fluno Center Study Pub. Enjoy the 8th floor view of downtown Madison or play a game of pool. Read more.

41. Fluno Center

7.8
601 University Ave, Madison, WI
College Classroom · 3 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: An immersion learning & residence facility for executive education. Home to Wisconsin Executive Education. Open to the public, dining room serves a gourmet lunch weekdays. Study Pub for after class. Read more.

Van Hise Hall is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

42. Van Hise Hall

1220 Linden Dr (at Charter St.), Madison, WI
College Academic Building · 10 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: This building is the tallest in the city-- views from the upper floors are spectacular, especially the meeting room on 19.

43. Chican@ and Latin@ Studies Library

1155 Observatory Dr (Ingraham Hall, Room 338W), Madison, WI
College Library · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: This library has beautiful, large-scale wall murals featuring Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, as well as dancers. Computers available; free printing available to CLS certificate students. Read more.

44. Wisconsin's Water Library

1975 Willow Dr (Goodnight Hall, Room 238), Madison, WI
College Library · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Wisconsin's Water Library will not only answer any question about the Great Lakes but they also work hard to protect these great bodies of water! Read more.

45. University Archives

550 Babcock Dr (at Observatory Dr), Madison, WI
College Library · 2 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Hold the history of the university (e.g., year books, athletic information, faculty papers, etc.). Read more.

46. Social Work Library

1350 University Ave. (School of Social Work Building, Room 236), Madison, WI
College Library · 2 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Great librarians and reference materials for those studying social work! Read more.

47. Social Science Reference Library

1180 Observatory Dr (Sewell Social Science Building, Room 8432), Madison, WI
College Library · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Focuses on economics, sociology and anthropology. It's a great place to study with 7 study rooms around the main room. Read more.

48. Ruth Ketterer Harris Library

475 N Charter St (Sterling Hall, Room 2409), Madison, WI
College Library · 2 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: A non-circulating collection that includes both textiles and books. Historical and cultural textile questions should be taken to this special library! Read more.

49. Schwerdtfeger Library

1225 W Dayton St, Madison, WI
College Library · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: The Schwerdtfeger Library is a collaboration between the Dept of Meterology and Space Science and Engineering. Atmostpheric and oceanic research floods this library. Read more.

50. Robinson Map Library

550 N Park St (Science Hall, Room 310), Madison, WI
College Library · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Curious about cartography? The Robinson Map Library is the place to go; it's map collection reaches into the hundred thousands. Read more.

51. Plant Pathology Library

1630 Linden Dr (584 Russell Labs), Madison, WI
College Library · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: A small library but is the place to go for those who are studying plant disease, biological control and other plant related subjects. A great little place to study for plant-minded students. Read more.

52. Physics Library

1150 University Ave (4220 Chamberlin Hall), Madison, WI
College Library · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Located in the same building as the Physics department, the Physics library's collection is specific to physicists in training. Read more.

53. Ruth Ketterer Harris Library

475 N Charter St (Sterling Hall, Room 2409), Madison, WI
College Library · 2 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: This library dedicated to the stars, planets and other astronomical bodies. Remember: the Woodman Astronomical Library recently moved to 6515 Sterling Hall. Read more.

Wisconsin Historical Society is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

54. Wisconsin Historical Society

7.6
816 State St (at Park St), Madison, WI
Library · 11 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: A one stop shop for Wisconsin history. It's also become a great place to study or read with lots of tables and comfy couches; yeah, there's access to the UW-Madison network. Read more.

55. Wendt Commons Library

215 N Randall Ave (at W Dayton St), Madison, WI
College Library · 10 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Interested in patents, standards, or technical reports? Wendt is the place where engineers and computer folks study. Read more.

56. Law Library

975 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI
College Library · 5 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Home to the mural, entitled "The Freeing of the Slaves," painted in 1942 by American Regionalist artist, John Steuart Curry. Read more.

Steenbock Memorial Library is one of Bucky Badge-R University of Wisconsin-Madison.

57. Steenbock Memorial Library

550 Babcock Dr (at Observatory Dr), Madison, WI
College Library · 9 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Lots of study space and computers, plus a parking ramp with meters! Read more.

58. Memorial Library

728 State St (at Library Mall), Madison, WI
College Library · 22 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: On the 9th floor of Memorial Library, holdings include rare books, manuscripts and archives, printed ephemera, pictorial materials, and a significant reference. Read more.

59. SLIS Library

600 N Park St (at Observatory Dr), Madison, WI
College Library · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: A Lab library for future librarians, and those who want great lake view study space. Read more.

60. Mills Music Library

728 State St (Memorial Library, Room B162), Madison, WI
College Library · 3 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Over 250,000 music titles with specialties in Americana, musical theater, recorded sound, and ethnomusicology. Read more.

61. MERIT Library

225 N Mills St (School of Education), Madison, WI
College Library · 4 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Serves the School of Education (a.k.a. where the teachers are!). Lots of great study space and computer/technology training. Read more.

62. Max Kade Institute Library

901 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI
College Library · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Want to recreate your grandmother’s schnitzel recipe? The MKI Library includes cookbooks of German immigrants to North America. Read more.

63. Arthur D. Hasler Laboratory for Limnology

680 N Park St (on Lake Mendota), Madison, WI
College Lab · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Read up on limnology and freshwater ecology right on the lake! Read more.