A Hub for the Humanities

Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall makes a bold investment in the humanities and qualitative social sciences and serves as a powerful statement about the remarkable future of Letters & Science.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Brings Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall One Step Closer to Reality

The future home for the humanities at UW–Madison is one step closer to becoming a reality as donors, campus and local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall on May 2.

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Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall Will Be a Hub for the Humanities

The new state-of-the-art building will open doors for better classroom experiences and interdepartmental research collaboration, while also sending a profound message about the incredible value of the humanities.

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Opens summer 2026
8 academic units
Prime location at North Park St. and West Johnson St.
13 modern classrooms
$115M investment, including $60M in state support
1,100+ seats
Designed for a sustainable future
136k sq ft

Groundbreaking Ceremony Program

Welcome & Remarks

Susan Zaeske ’89, ’92, ’97
Professor of Communication Arts and former Associate Dean for Arts and Humanities, College of Letters & Science

Blessing

Carla Vigue
Director of Tribal Relations, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Remarks

Eric Wilcots
Dean and Mary C. Jacoby Professor of Astronomy, College of Letters & Science

Jennifer Mnookin
Chancellor, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Marvin Levy ’68, ’71 & Jeffrey Levy ’72
Principal Donors

Kathy Blumenfeld ’85
Secretary of the Department of Administration, State of Wisconsin

Shovel Ceremony
Featuring those who gave remarks and the following individuals:

Karen Walsh ’81, ’89
President, Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents

Charles Lee Isbell, Jr.
Provost, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Crystal Potts ’10
Senior Director of State Relations & Statewide Outreach, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Scott Utter
Project Manager, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Chris Bruhn ’86, ’89
Director of Facilities, College of Letters & Science

Sarah Lemieux-White Eagle
District 3 Legislator, Ho-Chunk Nation

Amy Donohue
Architect, Bora Architecture & Interiors

Scott Ramlow
Architect, Ramlow/Stein Architecture + Interiors

Dane Bernau ’09
Vice President, C.D. Smith Construction

Bucky Badger

Closing

Susan Zaeske

Irving& Dorothy Levy Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony Photos

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