Ask Abe, the headlining feature of WAA’s The Flamingle, is your chance to get the answers to the UW–Madison questions you always wanted to ask, but never did. Like, “Why is the Humanities building so hard to navigate?” or “How long has Scanner Dan occupied State Street?” or “Can I really buy beer at the Union without a student ID?” Sure, there were rumors. But Honest Abe will get you the real answers.
Ask Abe: Frozen Lake Mendota
What’s the record duration of ice cover on Lake Mendota?
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Ask Abe: Education Building
Who are Stephenson and Watt, the names above the main door in the Education Building?
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Ask Abe: First Students of Color
Who were the first students of color?
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Ask Abe: Alumni Chapters
Where was the first Wisconsin Alumni Association chapter?
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Ask Abe: Robot
“What was the first robot built on campus and when was it built?”
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Ask Abe: Kohl Center
How long does it take to change the Kohl Center from ice rink to basketball court?
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Ask Abe: Cafeterias
What are the names of all the cafeterias on campus and why?
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Ask Abe: First International Student
Who was the first international student?
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Ask Abe: Therapy Dogs
When did the UW start bringing in therapy dogs for finals?
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Ask Abe: Honorary Degrees
How many honorary degrees has the UW awarded?
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