The University of Wisconsin-Madison said in a statement that a “number of students and other members of the public were on the pier” at the time.
Video shows dozens falling into Madison, Wisconsin, lake as pier collapses
CBS News
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Most UW-Oshkosh employees will be furloughed for up to 2 weeks under cost-cutting plan
Wisconsin State Journal
Under a furlough plan released last Friday, employees with gross salaries of $33,000 to $79,999 will need to take between four and eight furlough days between Sept. 10 and June 2024, a salary reduction of between 2.1% and 4.2%.
University of Wisconsin Student in ‘Horrific’ Attack Was Sexually Assaulted, Is Expected to Survive: Police
The Messenger
The University of Wisconsin-Madison student who was critically injured in a seemingly random attack near campus is expected to survive but will likely have a long road to recovery.
UW-Madison officials discuss safety measures in wake of brutal attack on female student
Wisconsin State Journal
Many of UW-Madison’s leaders, including Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, Provost Charles Isbell, Jr., and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Lori Reesor spoke about the attack, which resulted in a student being hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, during the university’s convocation to incoming students Tuesday afternoon.
Questions remain unanswered about UW-Madison pier that collapsed
Wisconsin State Journal
The pier, which opened in 2013, has 330 feet of boardwalk and space to dock 17 boats to a series of floating piers. But the main pier structure, its walkway made of wood from the massaranduba tree, native to Central and South America, connects the floating docks to land and is anchored by 21 massive steel columns, each with a cone to prevent the columns from being crushed by lake ice.
Madison police report ‘significant progress’ in investigation of UW student’s assault
Wisconsin State Journal
“We are holding the student and her family in our hearts at this terrible moment, and I hope that you will as well,” Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said. “You may also be wondering if you can feel safe here — the answer is mostly yes, Madison is generally quite a safe city. But no place is completely safe, including Madison, and I so wish it were otherwise.”
Why a State Street pedestrian mall is still a ways off despite Madison City Council vote
Wisconsin State Journal
In a procedural vote, the City Council unanimously decided Tuesday night to direct city staff to start planning an experimental blocking off of the 400 to 600 blocks of State Street, which feed into the State Street Mall near UW’s campus, to nonemergency vehicle traffic.
State Street blocks to become pedestrian mall in 2024 experiment
The Capital Times
The 700 and 800 blocks of State Street already function as a pedestrian and bicycle mall, commonly known as State Street Mall by the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, but feature several buildings that can be accessed from other streets.
Seeing the invisible: Learning to accommodate neurodivergence at work
The Capital Times
Incorporating activity-based zones into workplaces is one cost-effective solution that Hande Burcu Deniz, a design studies doctoral student at UW-Madison, is researching.
“One of the main takeaways from my research is that all people get stressed when they have to perform in places that are less than ideal for them,” Deniz said. “So if the environment is flexible and supportive of what they are doing, they will be less stressed.”
Packers, UW-Green Bay will launch an online course this month on team’s history
Wisconsin Public Radio
This month, the university is kicking off an eight-session online course on Packers history. Although participants will not receive college credit, the class allows fans to learn about the origins of American football, how a professional team launched in northeast Wisconsin, how the rivalry with the Chicago Bears began and more.
Madison police still searching for UW student’s attacker
The Capital Times
The Madison Police Department is still searching for the perpetrator of a violent sexual and physical assault on a University of Wisconsin-Madison student who was brutally attacked downtown in the predawn hours Sunday.
This isn’t the first time a pier at UW-Madison has collapsed and sent people into the lake
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Labor Day collapse of a pier just off the University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union Terrace wasn’t the first time a UW pier has plunged people into Lake Mendota.
Incoming UW-Madison students on edge after brutal attack downtown
The Capital Times
Students’ usual feelings of excitement toward the start of the school year have been marred by anxiety after an unknown number of assailants brutally attacked a University of Wisconsin-Madison student downtown Sunday.
Freshmen, transfer students gather in Kohl Center for New Student Convocation
Badger Herald
‘You belong here,” Chancellor Mnookin says as she welcomes students from across US and world to Madison.
Searing heat ails hundreds of fans during first Badger football game of season
Daily Cardinal
Over 200 fans required medical observation due to high temperatures at Camp Randall Stadium during Saturday’s victory over Buffalo.
UW-Madison officials embrace diversity, free speech at convocation
The Daily Cardinal
Chancellor Mnookin delivered a heartfelt welcome to first-year students at UW-Madison’s Fall 2023 New Student Convocation.
Pier collapses at UW-Madison Memorial Union Terrace, sending dozens into Lake Mendota
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A pier in Lake Mendota just off the University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union Terrance and crowded with between 60 and 80 people collapsed Monday afternoon, causing minor injuries to about two dozen people, police said.
Police hunt for evidence after suspected stranger assault of UW-Madison student
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Madison Police detectives on Monday were continuing an investigation into a brutal attack from over the weekend that left a University of Wisconsin-Madison student hospitalized in critical condition.
Franne Lee, Tony Winner Who Also Costumed Coneheads, Dies at 81
The New York Times
Ms. Lee was studying painting at the University of Wisconsin, her daughter said, when she discovered her love of theater and costume design.
Top party schools in the United States
USA Today
6. University of Wisconsin
New Madison Justice Team aims to help transition from jail, prison
The Capital Times
Since then, the all-volunteer organization has grown to include more than 80 people with representatives from more than 30 local organizations, from the Black Men Coalition of Dane County, to the Christ Presbyterian Church, to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Odyssey Project, which provides low-income and formerly incarcerated adults access to accredited English courses.
MPD: Investigation on Attack in Downtown Madison
WKOW-TV 27
The Madison Police Department (MPD) is investigating a “brutal” attack that happened around 3:20 Sunday morning on the 500 block of W. Wilson Street. Police Chief Shon Barnes said in a press conference Saturday the female victim was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Around 25 people hurt after pier collapses at Memorial Union Terrace
WKOW-TV 27
Around 25 people were hurt after a pier collapsed at the Memorial Union Terrace on Labor Day.A UW-Madison Police Department official said the collapse happened around 3 p.m. The official said 60 to 80 people were on the pier at the time.
Bucky joins up with Milwaukee bobblehead museum in ‘Jump Around’ bobbleheads
WKOW-TV 27
Bucky’s very familiar with jumping around, but now he bobbles around too.
Memorial Union hosts Terrace Paintacular
WKOW-TV 27
UW-Madison is welcoming students back to campus with a series of events — one of them is quite colorful. As part of Monday’s Terrace Takeover, Wheelhouse Studios hosted a Paintacular. They call it Madison’s largest free group paint event. Wheelhouse offered a free canvas and water colors to anyone who was interested.
Severa Austin
Wisconsin State Journal
She was a Peace Corps volunteer in Liberia; a bureau director for Wisconsin’s Department of Health and Human Services; the executive director of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin; and a lecturer at the University of Wisconsin, sharing with a new generation of social workers her passion for public policy.
Ex-WI GOP lawmaker fights election misinformation while opposing group insists ‘fraud is rampant’
Alternet
University of Wisconsin journalism professor Mike Wagner, who is also a misinformation researcher said, “If you trust someone and think they should be the leader of the free world and they tell you, ’you were lied to and this [election] was stolen,’ it’s not surprising that some people believe that.”
Wisconsin Union hosts terrace takeover day at Memorial Union
WISC-TV 3
Ahead of the start of classes at UW-Madison, the Wisconsin Union hosted its annual terrace takeover on Monday at the Memorial Union. Attendees enjoyed live music, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, lawn games, food and more.
Residents react to student attack in off-campus neighborhood
WISC-TV 3
People living near the site of an early Sunday morning attack against a UW-Madison student are reevaluating what their security means for the months ahead.
Pier collapses at Memorial Union Terrace, sending dozens into Lake Mendota
WISC-TV 3
A pier collapsed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Memorial Union Terrace Monday afternoon, sending dozens of people into the water. The call for a water rescue came in for multiple area agencies at about 2:35 p.m. Monday.
Polzin: Meet Wisconsin football’s ‘most interesting man in the world’
Wisconsin State Journal
The man with his toes in the sand is getting strange looks from the families trying to enjoy some beach time. Kids are running around and swimming, their parents basking in the sun while sneaking in a little rest and relaxation. Meanwhile, he’s by himself and in his own world.
Biden makes case for middle class wins on Labor Day as new poll says his 2024 run is in danger
USA Today
Even if Biden’s age has not affected his ability to do the job, some members of the public may “believe he is not mentally sharp enough or that he lacks the necessary physical stamina,” Barry Burden, a political science professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, previously told USA TODAY.
Heat sends 250 people to get medical help at Badgers game, UWPD says
NBC-15
In what’s believed to be record-setting heat, the UW-Madison Police Department announced 250 people suffered heat-related issues at the first Badger football game of the season.
‘Day-long party’: Wisconsin makes fan experience changes for football games
Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin, like others in the entertainment business, has been looking for ways to sell people on being there for the presentation of the game and not just what’s happening on the field. That’s taking a step up at Camp Randall in 2023, starting with Saturday’s opener against Buffalo.
University of Wisconsin student ‘severely beaten,’ suffers life-threatening wounds: police
Fox News
Wisconsin police say that a female University of Wisconsin student was “severely beaten” in Madison early Sunday morning, prompting increased police presence in the area.
Wisconsin Union says swimming area “was not staffed” during pier collapse
NBC-15
Nicole Mitchell, who was swimming nearby, said, “It was really scary. It made a really loud noise at first, and then it was basically a fight or flight response. Me and my friend, who I was swimming, treading water with, we swam as fast as he could back to the dock. Everyone was screaming, looking for their things, making sure their friends were okay.”
FBI releases age-progressed photos of Sterling Hall bombing suspect Leo Burt
Wisconsin State Journal
The FBI has released new photos of what Leo Burt might look like at about 75 years old. Burt is the only suspect in the bombing of Sterling Hall at UW-Madison five decades ago who was never apprehended.
UW-Madison student in critical condition after being ‘brutally attacked’
NBC-15
Police say a caller said they found a woman on the 500 block of W. Wilson St. who had been brutally attacked.
Jim Dine’s outdoor skull sculpture moved inside Chazen Museum of Art
Wisconsin State Journal
The large skull sculpture that had been in front of the Chazen Museum of Art on the UW-Madison campus for nine years was moved inside the museum Thursday because of concerns for its preservation.
Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation announces record $1 million gift to the Odyssey Future Fund as a challenge match
Madison365
The UW Odyssey Project takes a whole family approach to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through access to education, giving adult and youth learners a voice, and increasing confidence through reading, writing, and speaking. The Odyssey Project was co-founded in 2003 by Emily Auerbach, a professor of English at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
How hospitals can help patients prep for appointments
STAT
Working on question lists does not require a trained coach, however. A family member or friend can be a helpful guide to preparing for a visit, as the process of making a question list can decrease worry and increase a patient’s sense of control. In fact, there are various methods to brainstorm, clarify, and organize a question list, and anyone can find frameworks to navigate their medical decisions, including the Ottawa decision guides, the University of Wisconsin Surgery’s Best Case/Worst Case framework, or our own pre-appointment question list.
‘Severe’ assault on student in downtown Madison prompts police investigation
Daily Cardinal
The Madison Police Department is investigating an assault which occurred late Sunday night near the intersection of W. Wilson Street and Bedford Street.
What to know about UW-Madison’s new student safety app after a violent attack near campus
Daily Cardinal
UWPD launched the safety resource app in August before campus welcomed back new and returning Badgers for the fall semester.
Five billion people will face extreme heat at least a month each year by 2050
Washington Post
Experts consulted on the strengths and limitations of the WBGT metric and the physiological impacts of different levels of heat include Zac Schlader (Indiana University at Bloomington), W. Larry Kenney and Daniel Vecellio (Pennsylvania State University), Jonathan Patz (University of Wisconsin at Madison), George Havenith (Loughborough University, U.K.) and Jason Lee (National University of Singapore).
Tom Still: Climate change heats up interest in nuclear energy
Wisconsin State Journal
For example, SHINE Technologies in Janesville is looking to use fusion to recycle fissile material from reactors, past and future. Company founder Greg Piefer said climate change can’t wait to be solved by fusion energy, but safe fission energy is possible now. The nuclear engineering programs at UW-Madison are also a part of that research mix.
Memorial Union Pier collapses, causes multiple injuries
Daily Cardinal
Multiple witnesses told The Daily Cardinal the pier was overcrowded prior to collapsing Monday afternoon.
Video Shows Pier Collapsing, Plunging Dozens of Students Into Water
Newsweek
Footage of the pier collapse was captured on camera by a bystander as up to 80 students and debris from the broken structure were suddenly swallowed by the water. One victim was hospitalized and others suffered scrapes and bruises during the incident at the Memorial Union Terrace. It is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, on Lake Mendota.
Like ‘a bad frat party’: Fans take Wisconsin to task for Camp Randall speaker volume
Wisconsin State Journal
A high volume level from the stadium speakers was one of the most frequent complaints aired by fans during and after Saturday’s 38-17 victory against Buffalo.
‘Brutal’ assault of UW student reported downtown Madison, investigation ongoing
Badger Herald
The Madison Police Department is investigating a “brutal” attack of a female University of Wisconsin student on the 500 block of W. Wilson St. in Madison early Sunday morning, according to an MPD report.
Major section of Memorial Union dock collapses, plunging students into water
Badger Herald
The end section of the L-shaped dock at the Memorial Union on Lake Mendota collapsed around 2:30 p.m. Monday, sending about 60-80 students and members of the public into the water, according to the Madison Fire Department.
Madison police say community should be ‘on alert’ following severe attack
Wisconsin State Journal
Amid an ongoing investigation, Madison police are knocking on doors in the area of the attack and asking anyone with footage of the area between 2 and 4 a.m. to come forward. A command center has been set up to gather information, conduct interviews and gather evidence. No arrests have been made.
Pier collapse at UW-Madison Union Terrace injures 20 and sends 1 to the hospital
Wisconsin State Journal
The incident happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. after a portion of a metal pier just east of the stage of the popular UW-Madison venue collapsed, sending several people into Lake Mendota.
Rising vaccine exemption rate among Wisconsin students raises concern
Wisconsin State Journal
Dr. James Conway, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at UW Health, said concern about outbreaks grows when vaccination rates drop below 90%. That’s because no vaccine is 100% effective, and some people can’t get vaccines.
14 people ejected, 6 arrested during Badgers game, UW police say
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison police reported that 14 people were ejected from Camp Randall Stadium and six people were arrested during Saturday’s game between the Badgers and Buffalo.
Madison police say community should be ‘on alert’ following severe attack
Wisconsin State Journal
Officers were dispatched to the area between West Wilson Street and Bedford Street at 3:18 a.m., where they found a woman with “severe signs of physical trauma,” following an apparent violent attack, Chief Shon Barnes said in a press conference Sunday.
Carolyn Francis Hackler
Wisconsin State Journal
She worked for UW Madison for many years, including in the History of Medicine Department and as the administrative assistant to the dean of the School of Education. She retired in 1999.
FBI releases new age-progressed images of Sterling Hall bombing suspect
NBC-15
The FBI released two age-progressed photos of Leo Frederick Burt, who is a suspect in the Aug. 24, 1970, bombing that, at the time, was the largest act of domestic terrorism on U.S. soil. A 33-year-old researcher died in the blast and subsequent fire, and four more people were injured.
‘Camp Randall Club’ aims to help Badger fans support the team
NBC-15
A new membership system is being offered to Badger fans to receive new benefits in supporting their team. The Camp Randall Club allows fans to pick from five levels of membership ranked by stars. The One Star level begins at $250 and features benefits like access to the Luke Fickell Radio Show, a t-shirt and a discount on Badger merch.
New rankings place University of Wisconsin 2nd nationally
NBC-15
New rankings from Washington Monthly place the University if Wisconsin-Madison as the second best public university in the nation. The university also ranked 11th overall.
UW-Madison installs more Narcan boxes across campus
NBC-15
Aug. 31 is National Overdose Awareness Day, and in recognition, the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced 13 new Nalox-ZONE boxes were installed on campus. The boxes offer students resources to reverse an opioid overdose. Naloxone, also called Narcan, is found in all of the boxes and is a medication that can save someone from an overdose until they can get to a hospital, UW explained.