2021 was a year of changes and transitions. With the wider availability of COVID-19 vaccinations, UW-Madison students, faculty and staff who had been working and studying remotely were able to return to campus. And for a few moments during the summer, things felt as if they might just be returning to normal. The emergence of variants created a more complicated scenario, but regardless of the challenges we face, we remain Badger Strong.
Our photography intern, UW junior Colton Mansavage, captured dozens of images on and around campus throughout the year. We hope you enjoy looking at some of his favorites.
Many years begin in Madison with a frozen lake and beautiful sunsets, and so did 2021.
Cold winter days soon give way to spring and new life.
Students once again gather and enjoy summer sunsets across Lake Mendota.
Sunshine and green grass lured students out to play spikeball in front of Gordon Commons.
2021 marked the completion of the All Ways Forward campaign. L&S raised over $652,000,000 for student scholarships, funded professorships and important capital upgrades.
Autumn arrives with a burst of color down the Lakeshore Path.
Even when mask mandates were put back in place, students still found ways to have fun and carve (and wear?) pumpkins.
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Gordon Commons hosted a Powwow.
Even during the winter months the Hamel Music Center was alive with music performances.
Like the snowy path of the Arboretum, we travel onwards toward a new year.
