UW-Madison’s newest residence hall achieves LEED Gold
Leopold Residence Hall, which opened in August 2013, has achieved LEED Gold certification for its design and operation.
Tag: campus facilities & construction
Recent sightings: Walk work
Construction workers erect a concrete form as they build a new base and retention wall for a raised pedestrian crosswalk at North Park Street leading to Bascom Hill at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on July 30, 2014.
Something old, something new: Wisconsin Union Theater gets a makeover while maintaining historic feel
Renowned. Renewed. Restored. Those three words sum up the newly renovated Wisconsin Union Theater. While it won’t host its first official performance until Aug. 22-23 with “Kiss Me Kate,” a sneak peek inside reveals the building itself is quite the showstopper.
Portion of North Park Street closed through August
As part of the State Street-Library Mall construction project, North Park Street will be closed to through traffic at State Street.
Campus signs get a makeover
Campus buildings are being marked with new signs that have a single, unified design as part of a project undertaken by UW-Madison’s Division of Facilities Planning and Management.
Wisconsin Energy Institute building receives design awards
The Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison received Project of the Year and Best Green-Built honors for its dedication to sustainability in design, construction and functionality at this year’s Commercial Design Awards.
State Street Mall construction begins Monday
The State Street-Library Mall construction project will get underway starting Monday, May 19, with the goal of providing an exciting new look to the area where the city meets the campus.
UW-Madison to build new competition pool
A new $26 million competition swimming pool will be included in the renovation of the Southeast Recreational Facility (SERF) on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Meeting on State Street Mall project set April 29
The preconstruction meeting will begin promptly at 10 am with a short presentation of the final design and planned construction staging. Construction activity is anticipated to last through the summer and into the fall.
Statewide tornado drill planned April 24
It’s Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin, making it a good time to plan ahead and think about storms and safety.
Bon appétit: Food cart season is here
While a few carts brave it through the winter, this week marked the official opening of the food cart season, bringing with it the aroma of all sorts of goodness lingering in the air.
Tennessen named to FP&M post
Margaret Tennessen will become the new deputy to Bill Elvey, associate vice chancellor of Facilities Planning & Management, beginning April 21.
Recent Sightings: Campus from the rooftop
These photos depict views of the western, urban part of campus from the roof of the Engineering Research Building.
Popular Stiftskeller reopens after renovation, restoration
If we can’t enjoy the Terrace quite yet, the new and improved Der Stiftskeller is a pretty good option. After four months of construction, the popular gathering space located inside Memorial Union will reopen at 3 p.m. Monday. While new and improved, great care was taken to preserve its long history.
Charter Street Heating Plant keeps campus comfortable
The Charter Street Heating Plant is responsible for keeping the 65,000 people who work and study on campus in more than 300 buildings comfortable.
New traditions, new website for Spring 2014 Commencement
With changes on the horizon for the upcoming commencement exercises this May, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has rolled out a revamped website to help graduates and guests navigate the celebration.
Students to vote on campus recreational sports improvements
A significant upgrade to the campus’ heavily used recreational sports facilities will be one of the options facing students during the University of Wisconsin–Madison spring student elections, held March 3-5.
Update: Despite cold, campus expected to be open
As campus prepares for double-digit below zero temperatures early next week, employees are reminded to take extra precautions to prepare for the extremely cold weather.
Session to review design for State Street, Library Mall area
A public information meeting on the reconstruction of the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street and Library Mall will be held Thursday, Dec. 5.