Tag Campus facilities & construction
Mead Witter School of Music’s Hamel Music Center opening this fall
With opening celebrations of the center planned for the weekend of October 25-27, 2019, many more audiences will experience its state-of-the-art acoustics and inspired setting.
Road closures will affect central campus weeks of July 22, 29
Beginning July 23, the northbound lane of Charter Street from University Avenue to Observatory Drive will be closed. Expect traffic delays and bus detours.
Since you’ve been gone: What changed on campus over the summer?
A lot can happen in four months. While students were busy traveling the world, working an internship or relaxing at home, the university went through some significant changes.
Two new cultural center startup spaces to open this fall
“I want all high school students to feel that if they come here, they belong here,” says Alondra Avitia, one of the students who helped create the centers. “You want to feel that sense of belonging the minute you set foot on a campus.”
Nicholas gift spurs upgrade from SERF to ‘Nick’
The Southeast Recreational Facility will be replaced in 2019 by the Nicholas Recreation Center, assisted by a $20 million gift in honor of the late Albert “Ab” Nicholas by his wife and their family.
Update on campus lead issues
University Health Services received results from nearly 200 venous blood draws, and all results show blood lead levels within an acceptable range.
Madison Common Council approves UW Campus Master Plan
Under the plan, each new university capital project — whether it be a new building, renovation or addition — will take less time and cost less money, reducing the impact on scarce state funding and private gift funds.
Observatory Drive to be closed for 3-4 weeks starting Wednesday
As utility work trenching across Observatory Drive continues, a planned full closure of several blocks of it will start earlier and last longer than originally planned.
Scenes from Saturday Commencement 2017
More than 7,000 graduates took part in commencement exercises this weekend, celebrating with family and friends from around Wisconsin, the country and the world. Festivities began…
Alumni Park opening date, first featured grads announced
The new green space between Memorial Union and the Red Gym will officially open to campus and the community Friday, Oct. 6, showcasing the work of artists and makers — including local artisans — who contributed to the park's design.
Black Cultural Center grand opening
The university’s Black Cultural Center marked its grand opening with a full day of events on Wednesday. The center, located in the Red Gym, includes a lounge, collaborative work areas, computer work stations and space to showcase art. A visual timeline honors the contributions of black students to the university.
Libraries announce long-term master plan campus town halls
UW-Madison is looking to the campus community for input in shaping what the future of libraries on campus could look like.
Just add sunshine
"All right — take your seats, everyone." Sounds like a professor at the beginning of class, right? But in this case, it's an invitation. After a long winter in storage, the colorful sunburst chairs returned to the Memorial Union Terrace Thursday. Just add some real sunshine, and let the studying and socializing begin.
Sellery Hall will be location for Amazon package pickup
The establishment of a campus pickup location should minimize delivery traffic and simplify package delivery. Under the agreement, Amazon will pay UW–Madison roughly $600,000 over five years.
Committee seeks applications for facilities leader
A search and screen committee chaired by Mark Markel, dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine, will recommend finalists for the position of associate vice chancellor for facilities planning and management.
Open house to discuss UW–Madison’s SERF project
The community is invited to a public informational meeting to discuss the Southeast Recreational Facility (SERF) replacement project at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at Gordon Dining and Event Center.
Daniel Okoli leaves mark on university’s built landscape
During his 12 year tenure at the university, Okoli has overseen more than 115 capital projects totaling over $3 billion dollars, including many of the university’s most successful recent buildings.
Memorial Union reopens
Memorial Union’s east wing reopened Dec. 5 with the debut of the Daily Scoop ice cream shop, Badger Market, Peet’s Coffee and Tea and the Rathskeller…
UW-Madison announces revision to Amazon pickup point plans
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is no longer considering the Red Gym as a potential site for an Amazon pickup point, Vice Chancellor for…
Bill Elvey leaving UW–Madison facilities post
Under Elvey’s leadership, the campus has continued to make progress on facilities development, operational flexibilities and an updated Campus Master Plan.