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| What Madison's Talking About |
|  | “During my time in the NBA, I played for the Suns, the Spurs, the Mavericks, and the Celtics. But one of my favorite jerseys of all time is the one I wore for the Wisconsin Badgers back in college,” Finley said in a video announcing his speech. (Photo courtesy of UW-Madison) |
| 🏀 Meet UW’s Winter Commencement Speaker | - Two-time NBA All-Star and former Badger Michael Finley will give the keynote speech at winter commencement. [The Badger Herald]
- Born and raised in Maywood, Illinois, Finley played for the Badgers from 1991-95. He left UW as the all-time leading scorer in Wisconsin men’s basketball history. The university retired his No. 24 jersey last year, making it the third basketball jersey in school history to be hung at the Kohl Center.
- The details: The commencement ceremony will be 10 a.m. Dec. 17 at the Kohl Center. [UW-Madison]
| 🦐 Now Open: Rue Bourre | | ❄️ Terrace Chairs Go Into Hibernation | - Summer is officially over and so is Terrace season. The iconic yellow, green, and orange sunburst tables and chairs have been removed from the Memorial Union Terrace and put into storage for the winter. You’ll still be able to enjoy the lake views either from inside the union or outside on one of the 350 non-sunburst brown chairs, 72 brown patio tables, and 20 picnic tables that will be out on the terrace. [NBC15]
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| Wisconsin’s Best Fall Drives |
|  | There are countless places to take in Wisconsin's majestic fall scenes. (©Kevin Revolinski) |
| Wisconsin is full of scenic routes for hikers, bicyclists, and motorists to take in the state’s beauty. In fact, there are 124 state-designated official Rustic Roads spanning 750 miles through 61 counties that make for beautiful adventures during all of Wisconsin’s seasons. | | Here are some standout routes you can take to see the sights of autumn. Don’t forget your binoculars! | | | The University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum has more than 17 miles of trails conveniently located on the west side of town. This trip is great for anyone who wants to take in the sights without worrying about filling up the tank. | | Get involved: The Arboretum hosts many free classes and hikes that are perfect opportunities for families and groups. | | Location: 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, WI 53711 | |  | Did you know there are 124 state-designated official Rustic Roads showcasing Wisconsin's scenic views? (©Kevin Revolinski) |
| | Parfrey’s Glen is Wisconsin’s first State Natural Area and one of the most-visited natural areas in the state. Located roughly four miles east of Devil’s Lake State Park, the glen is home to a variety of threatened plants and insects, and at its uppermost part, it reaches a depth of nearly 100 feet. | | Know before you go: Visitors are allowed to hike the stream up to the pool below the waterfall but are not allowed beyond the falls. Also, pets aren’t allowed. | | Location: 1377 County Rd DL, Merrimac, WI 53561 | | | The Wisconsin Great River Road is a 250-mile journey along the Mississippi River that’s part of a national scenic route that travels through 10 other states and stretches 3,000 miles. This is a great trip for anyone looking for a longer getaway. | | Some highlights: Check out some of Wisconsin’s historic river towns. There’s also a scenic overlook in Wyalusing State Park that has incredible views of where the Wisconsin River meets the Mississippi. | | | Highway 33 is one of Wisconsin’s "Coast to Coast" routes, stretching from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. With plenty of state parks, bike trails, and local attractions, this route makes for a great weekend getaway. | |  | Snapshots from Kevin Revolinski’s fall drives across Wisconsin (©Kevin Revolinski) |
| | The Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive stretches 115 miles through six Wisconsin counties. There are numerous places to picnic, hike, camp, and bike along the way. | | Things to see: Wade House, Holy Hill, and Old World Wisconsin. | | For even more hidden gems, check out this episode of City Cast Madison. | | [@portabletext/react] Unknown block type "embed", specify a component for it in the `components.types` prop
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| Today on City Cast Madison |
|  | A pilot program at UW-Madison notifies advisors if a student is exhibiting patterns of low academic performance. (Lauren Aguila / The Daily Cardinal) |
| | | UW Madison has started tracking students who rank at the bottom of their classes. The idea is to find students who need extra help and get it to them, while there’s still time for them to turn it around. | | But some faculty worry that matters are being taken out of their hands. And some students are concerned that taking away responsibility for their own success could be counterproductive. | | |
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Thanks to City Cast Madison editor Molly Stentz. |
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