Plastic flamingos flock to Bascom Hill
Each September, hundreds of pink flamingos cover Bascom Hill in a beloved campus tradition. What began as a student prank in 1979 has become one of UW–Madison’s quirkiest annual events.
Each September, hundreds of pink flamingos cover Bascom Hill in a beloved campus tradition. What began as a student prank in 1979 has become one of UW–Madison’s quirkiest annual events.
From colorful reactions to dramatic demonstrations, UW–Madison chemistry classes keep students engaged. Lively experiments spark curiosity and make complex science easier to see in action.