![]() Wisconsin Lincoln Bicentennial Commission member Jim Hoyt discussed the history of the Lincoln Statue as the 1st Brigade Band looked on. This detailed cleaning process was well deserved, considering that the last extensive preservation work had been done in 1999. In preparation for the anniversary, the statue was power washed, and underwent hot and cold wax treatments to protect the bronze for another one hundred years. The statue was originally placed between North and South Halls and was moved to the top of Bascom Hill ten years later. It was created as a duplicate of the statue located in Hodgenville, KY, Lincoln’s hometown. The Lincoln statue was unveiled at commencement on Jand had become a University of Wisconsin icon. It was a well-known fact that each and every Badger jumped at the opportunity to celebrate-even Abe! The year 2009 marked the century anniversary of the Abraham Lincoln Statue looking over Bascom Hill and the University of Wisconsin Campus. UW followed in the footsteps of Cornell University and the University of Washington with a common book program, and students were highly anticipating what would be read the next year. He was also a journalism professor at the University of California and the director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism. ![]() He was also the author of many essays and articles-reporting on anything from genetically modified crops to animal agriculture-which can be found in both Harper’s Magazine and the New York Times Magazine. Many of Pollan’s previous books received awards such as the California Book Award and the James Beard Award just to name a few. or eating in the car, eating food had increasingly become an individual activity.Īt the end of his speech, he received a standing ovation, after which Chancellor Biddy Martin came on stage to ask Pollan questions that had been submitted to the Go Big Read website. He was again referring to the “Western” diet and the eating habits of Americans whether it was sitting in front of the T.V. “It’s not just what we eat, but how we eat. Pollan’s solution? Stay away from the “Western” diet and edible food-like substances instead, gorge yourself in plenty of REAL food. He also stated that three fourths of the amount of money we spend on health care is spent on diet related problems. Or cardiovascular disease, or making them obese. Pollan gave his moving speech and discussed his opinions in front of thousands at the Kohl Center. At least a few people for sure found him funny! Pollan was noted for his comedic speeches. “Go Big Read” signs, banners, and moving type could be seen all across the Kohl Center. Pollan stressed the fact that American’s should not be eating anything that they see advertised in commercials. Pollan’s face was plastered on TV screens so, even in the way back, every audience member could see his face! He also stressed the fact that the “Western” diet of highly processed foods, no veggies or fruit, and lots of meat makes people sick, giving them diabetesĬhancellor Biddy Martin and Michael Pollan waited for their turns at the podium. He gave several statistics, including one that resulted in disappointed nodding from the crowd: ninety percent of the money spent on food in America goes to marketers and processors while the leftovers are given to the farmers. Pollan’s humorous, yet informative speech, centered around technology and processing in the food industry. Students, faculty, staff, community members, and farmers wearing “In Defense of Farming: Eat Food, Be Healthy, Thank Farmers” shirts were all present at the event. His controversial ideas of how and what people eat fell on the hearts and minds of over seven-thousand people at the Kohl Center. One of these events however, created more of a buzz than others when Michael Pollan spoke in Madison on September 24. Students, staff, and faculty were all invited to join in the fun by attending discussions and campus events as well as putting their thoughts and opinions in writing by posting blogs on the Go Big Read website. Go Big Read was instituted by Chancellor Biddy Martin in the 2009 year with the desired effect of engaging members of the campus community in a common book program that focused on an academic reading experience. Hundreds of students were seen devouring Michael Pollan’s book In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto on sunny Bascom due to the new Go Big Read program. UW made reading cool with Michael Pollan’s newest book
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