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August 16, 2020

Wearing face masks and physical distancing from others, Todd Rosenberg, a 1990 alumnus, and his daughter Bella Rosenberg, an incoming first-year student from Chicago, dropped off some of Bella’s belongings at Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall on Aug. 15. More than 360 students from Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin signed up to participate in UW Housing’s early-drop off program, which runs Aug. 15-18. Housing’s fall move-in dates are Aug 25-31 and will include staggered scheduling and enhanced safety protocols as part of UW–Madison Smart Restart during the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. Bella Rosenberg, from Chicago, is double majoring in Biology and Computer Science. Her roommate is Maggie Chrostowski, from the Village of Hollandale, Wis. The roommates live in Troxelle House in Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall as part of the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) learning community.

Bella Rosenberg and her dad Todd Rosenberg fill a cart with her belongings.

Bella Rosenberg and her dad Todd Rosenberg fill a cart with her belongings. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Todd Rosenberg records the moment his daughter Bella first opens her room door at Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall.

Todd Rosenberg records the moment his daughter Bella first opens her room door at Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall. Photo by: Jeff Miller

The residence hall move-in scene was a familiar one, but with the added complication of face masks and physical distancing because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The residence hall move-in scene was a familiar one, but with the added complication of face masks and physical distancing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Todd Rosenberg and his daughter Bella roll her belongings up a ramp into Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall.

Todd Rosenberg and his daughter Bella roll her belongings up a ramp into Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall. Photo by: Jeff Miller

The Rosenbergs put together a loft bed frame.

The Rosenbergs put together a loft bed frame. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Bella Rosenberg consults with her future roommate Maggie Chrostowski via FaceTime about lofting their beds.

Bella Rosenberg consults with her future roommate Maggie Chrostowski via FaceTime about lofting their beds. Photo by: Jeff Miller

A brightly colored rug and a lamp add a touch of home to Bella Rosenberg's residence hall room.

A brightly colored rug and a lamp add a touch of home to Bella Rosenberg's residence hall room. Photo by: Jeff Miller

With the loft successfully built, Todd Rosenberg and his daughter Bella pose for photos on it.

With the loft successfully built, Todd Rosenberg and his daughter Bella pose for photos on it. Photo by: Jeff Miller

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