West campus playfield construction to increase traffic
Work includes upgrading the fields to a permeable synthetic turf system for outdoor programs, including intramural sports, sports clubs and special events.
Tag: campus facilities & construction
Lloyd named director of Space Management Office
He will keep tabs on more than 17 million square feet of academic and research space on campus.
Botanical beauty
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.
Terrace time
Crowds thronged the Memorial Union Terrace this week as it reopened following a major renovation.
Seasonal construction brings street, lot closures
Crews will use the summer to improve campus streets, which will mean temporary closures.
UW-Madison Campus Master Plan open house scheduled for April 13
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.
Construction brings traffic delays to west campus
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
Guidelines for political activity on campus
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.
After long hiatus, Washburn Observatory public viewing to resume
The observatory had closed unexpectedly in April 2014 when a motor and gear box that operate a sliding door on the dome malfunctioned.
UW-Madison Master Plan open house scheduled for Feb. 24
The community is invited to share input from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gordon Dining and Event Center.
Wisconsin concrete innovation makes Seattle skyscraper stable
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.
Next campus master plan public open house Oct. 27
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.
UWPD statement regarding proposed Campus Carry Act legislation
Carbine takes the lead: Former downtown Madison exec to direct Alumni Park
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.
Campus dining spots going receipt-free
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.
Public open houses scheduled for UW-Madison campus master plan
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.
Terrace renovation presents opportunity to enjoy other Union spots
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.
Time-lapse: Pedestrian bridge demolition
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.
Pedestrian bridge to be removed next week
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.
Pedestrian bridge to be demolished next week
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.