UW Madison Protest

  • Peaceful Vigil

    Peaceful Vigil
    Protestors held a vigil on Library Mall to promote peace during the Vietnam War.
  • Vets for Peace in Vietnam

    Vets for Peace in Vietnam
    "Vets for Peace in Vietnam" protested on East Doty street against the Vietnam War.
  • Anti-Draft Protest

    Anti-Draft Protest
    The Students for a Libertarian Society marched down state street in protest of the draft, burning their selective service registration cards
  • Abortion Rights Protest

    Abortion Rights Protest
    Over 1,000 students protested in support of abortion rights.
  • LGBT+ Rights Sit-In

    LGBT+ Rights Sit-In
    Students led a five day sit-in outside Chancellor Donna Shalala‘s office, urging her to make a statement denouncing ROTC's treatment of LBGT+ people.
  • Roe v. Wade 20th Anniversary

    Roe v. Wade 20th Anniversary
    On the 20th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion, students participated in rallies both supporting and opposing abortion.
  • Student Walkout

    Student Walkout
    UW students held a walkout protesting university tuition raises.
  • Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Vigil

    Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Vigil
    Following a series of speeches, students peacefully walked to the Capitol in honor of those killed in the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting.
  • "UW 4 WHITES ONLY"

    "UW 4 WHITES ONLY"
    A series of posters were posted around campus, which read "UW 4 WHITES ONLY," "I'm Tired of Teaching My Teachers" and "UW Doesn't Care About Trans Folks." The creators intended to call out UW's campus climate of injustices.
  • "Home Is Where WI Aren't" Video

    "Home Is Where WI Aren't" Video
    The UW Student Inclusion Coalition released a protest video, promoting school funding for retention programs and campus equality.