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UW-Madison’s newest residence hall achieves LEED Gold

July 31, 2014

Leopold Residence Hall, which opened in August 2013, has achieved LEED Gold certification for its design and operation. Read More

Recent sightings: Walk work

July 30, 2014

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. Read More

Something old, something new: Wisconsin Union Theater gets a makeover while maintaining historic feel

July 16, 2014

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. Read More

Portion of North Park Street closed through August

June 17, 2014

As part of the State Street-Library Mall construction project, North Park Street will be closed to through traffic at State Street. Read More

Campus signs get a makeover

June 17, 2014

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. Read More

Wisconsin Energy Institute building receives design awards

May 20, 2014

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. Read More

State Street Mall construction begins Monday

May 15, 2014

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. Read More

Meeting on State Street Mall project set April 29

April 24, 2014

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. Read More

Statewide tornado drill planned April 24

April 23, 2014

It's Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin, making it a good time to plan ahead and think about storms and safety. Read More

Bon appétit: Food cart season is here

April 15, 2014

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. Read More

Tennessen named to FP&M post

April 1, 2014

Margaret Tennessen will become the new deputy to Bill Elvey, associate vice chancellor of Facilities Planning & Management, beginning April 21. Read More

Recent Sightings: Campus from the rooftop

March 11, 2014

These photos depict views of the western, urban part of campus from the roof of the Engineering Research Building. Read More

Popular Stiftskeller reopens after renovation, restoration

February 7, 2014

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. Read More

Charter Street Heating Plant keeps campus comfortable

February 6, 2014

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. Read More

New traditions, new website for Spring 2014 Commencement

January 29, 2014

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. Read More

Students to vote on campus recreational sports improvements

January 29, 2014

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. Read More

Update: Despite cold, campus expected to be open

January 3, 2014

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. Read More

Session to review design for State Street, Library Mall area

December 3, 2013

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. Read More