Oral History Interview, Bruce Michie (2339)

Abstract

In his 2024 interview with Troy Reeves, Bruce Michie ('73) recalls his time as an undergraduate student in the 1970s. He recalls living on the Lakeshore side of campus in Adams Hall and remembers appreciating the peacefulness as compared to the downtown area, which was a hotspot for Vietnam protests. He describes his initial plans to go into electrical engineering and his decision to switch to forestry his junior year. He provides anecdotes on adventures he and his friends were involved in, including navigating the steam tunnels and sneaking into Camp Randall. He mentions being the house president of his dorm and surrounding drama concerning the Carson Gulley dining hall and other dorm issues. He also recalls his time on the fencing club and his exposure to the Vietnam war in high school and college. Finally, he describes his career path in the Peace Corp, further education, and forestry after his graduation. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Class of 1973 Reunion Project for inclusion into the UW-Madison Archives and Records Management oral history collection.