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West campus playfield construction to increase traffic

July 12, 2016

Work includes upgrading the fields to a permeable synthetic turf system for outdoor programs, including intramural sports, sports clubs and special events. Read More

Lloyd named director of Space Management Office

June 28, 2016

He will keep tabs on more than 17 million square feet of academic and research space on campus. Read More

Botanical beauty

June 21, 2016

The Botany Garden is a green and fragrant oasis in a sea of buildings and traffic. The 1.2 acre garden is situated along University Avenue between Chamberlin, Birge and Lathrop halls. It features trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and annuals with more than 500 species representing over 140 families and 40 taxonomic orders of plants from all over the world. Read More

Terrace time

May 20, 2016

Crowds thronged the Memorial Union Terrace this week as it reopened following a major renovation.

Seasonal construction brings street, lot closures

May 12, 2016

Crews will use the summer to improve campus streets, which will mean temporary closures. Read More

UW-Madison Campus Master Plan open house scheduled for April 13

April 8, 2016

The plan's goals include: supporting the university’s mission; managing resources; celebrating the lakeside setting; making travel easy; revitalizing outdoor spaces; and being good neighbors. Read More

Construction brings traffic delays to west campus

April 5, 2016

People who travel on the west side of campus are being asked to allow for extra travel time due to construction on the UW Hospital Parking Ramp Read More

Guidelines for political activity on campus

March 17, 2016

Members of the campus community are encouraged to participate in the political process, but students, staff and faculty are reminded of policies on what constitutes an appropriate space for political activity. Read More

After long hiatus, Washburn Observatory public viewing to resume

February 26, 2016

The observatory had closed unexpectedly in April 2014 when a motor and gear box that operate a sliding door on the dome malfunctioned. Read More

UW-Madison Master Plan open house scheduled for Feb. 24

February 18, 2016

The community is invited to share input from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gordon Dining and Event Center. Read More

Wisconsin concrete innovation makes Seattle skyscraper stable

October 23, 2015

A University of Wisconsin–Madison engineer's solution for streamlining the construction of skyscrapers is having a skyscraper moment in one of the most seismically active regions of the country. Read More

Next campus master plan public open house Oct. 27

October 23, 2015

The public will once again be able to offer input and find out the latest information about the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s 2015 Campus Master Plan at an open house from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in room 1325 of the Health Sciences Learning Center, 750 Highland Ave. Read More

Carbine takes the lead: Former downtown Madison exec to direct Alumni Park

October 1, 2015

Mary Carbine has forged her career by building up Madison’s cultural venues and downtown destinations. She’ll take charge of a new venue when she becomes managing director of the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s Alumni Park. Read More

Campus dining spots going receipt-free

September 30, 2015

Beginning this semester, University Housing’s cash registers no longer automatically print receipts for every transaction. The Wisconsin Union is following suit, testing a similar change at select locations that should roll out across campus next week. Read More

Public open houses scheduled for UW–Madison campus master plan

September 11, 2015

The public is invited to attend a series of open houses to discuss the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus master plan. They will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, in room 1325 of the Health Sciences Learning Center, 750 Highland Ave., and from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the Sonata Room of the Gordon Dining and Event Center, 770 W. Dayton St. Read More

Terrace renovation presents opportunity to enjoy other Union spots

August 27, 2015

This fall brings a chance to find a new cozy spot at the Memorial Union while some old favorites close for renovations. Part of the Terrace will close Sept. 1 for its first significant upgrade in two decades, part of the final phases of the Memorial Union Reinvestment project, which began in 2014. It’s slated to reopen early next summer. Read More

Time-lapse: Pedestrian bridge demolition

August 13, 2015

On Aug. 12, 2015, construction workers used heavy-duty equipment to demolish an aging pedestrian bridge that spanned University Avenue between the Mosse Humanities Building, foreground, and Vilas Hall. Read More

Pedestrian bridge to be removed next week

August 7, 2015

Removal of the pedestrian bridge over University Avenue between the George L. Mosse Humanities Building and Vilas Hall is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 10, with work continuing throughout the week. Read More

Pedestrian bridge to be demolished next week

August 4, 2015

Demolition of the pedestrian bridge over University Avenue between the George L. Mosse Humanities Building and Vilas Hall is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 10, and continue throughout the week. Read More