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Article: MARTIN WELCOMES FRESHMAN CLASS THE NEW UW CHANCELLOR URGES STUDENTS TO TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER.(LOCAL)
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- The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
- Article date:
- August 30, 2008
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Byline: DEBORAH ZIFF dziff@madison.com 608-252-6234
UW-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin told the crowd of several thousand freshman who gathered to hear her speak at the Kohl Center on Friday that they have something in common with her.
They're all new to campus.
Martin, whose official first day is Monday, told the new students in a welcome address that they are "beginning a great adventure."
"We're starting together," she said, as her face was multicast on giant screens at the center of the arena. "You, the class of 2012, will always be very special to me."
She and the some 5,700 freshman will share the thrills, uncertainty ...