University Housing increasing emphasis on sustainability
A picture of Aldo Leopold graces the lobby wall in his namesake building, the newest residence hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Tag: campus facilities & construction
Rec Sports seeks feedback on facilities
The Division of Recreational Sports wants your feedback on its facilities and is gauging interest on whether they need to be renovated or replaced.
Update: Additional Shell facilities reopen
The Camp Randall Sports Center, also known as the Shell, at UW–Madison remains closed as campus and state officials work together to determine the extent of damage caused by a ruptured water pipe.
University updates its ‘front door’
Even as the first phase of the Memorial Union Reinvestment moves toward conclusion, a spate of other projects will raise dust in and around Library Mall and State Street Mall.
Feedback on Library Mall design proposals sought
An oval. A great lawn. Or something more historic? Those are the three main options for the remake of the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street and Library Mall.
Organizers set to unveil preliminary Memorial Union designs
Organizers of the Memorial Union Reinvestment project are set to present preliminary floor plans, site plans and design ideas for the next phase of the renovation.
New campus facilities: Some done, more to come
If it seems like there’s always a campus construction project going on, that’s because there always is. But the school year will begin with many improvements ready for students and staff, with more being finished in the near future.
Recent sightings: Field & Screen
Fans spread out on the football field and south end zone of Camp Randall Stadium and enjoy a free screening of “Remember The Titans” during the first-ever Movie Night at Camp Randall
Athletic department employs new restaurant partner to elevate game day experience
The University of Wisconsin has named Learfield Levy Foodservice, a joint venture of Learfield Sports and Levy Restaurants, as its new restaurant partner for Camp Randall Stadium, the Kohl Center and other university athletic facilities.
Nancy Nicholas Hall designated LEED Gold
Nancy Nicholas Hall, the new home of the School of Human Ecology, has received a LEED Gold designation — one of the highest levels established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
Goodspeed Family Pier is newest campus link to lake
The Wisconsin Alumni Association is inviting the Madison community to visit the newest shoreline feature on Lake Mendota, the Goodspeed Family Pier.
Get outside – it’s good for you
Even a short break from work can have benefits. Fortunately, campus planners are creating a growing number of options for a quick walk during a break, outdoor meeting space or lunch al fresco.
Terrace update: Brat Stand reopens
Chalkboards invite ideas for Library Mall project
The academic year is over, but that’s not stopping Madison residents and visitors from writing on blackboards.
Biochemical Sciences Complex to be named after Hector F. DeLuca
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents voted Friday afternoon in favor of naming three UW-Madison buildings and a campus complex after renowned biochemist Hector F. DeLuca.
Construction to affect campus traffic for summer
Two street construction projects will alter traffic in and around campus for most of the summer starting Tuesday, May 28 and continuing through August.
Seven campus buildings affected by power outage
Six campus buildings remained without power, and a seventh partially down, due to a switch gear equipment failure in the campus electrical system. According to Faramarz Vakili, associate director of the UW Physical Plant, repair work is ongoing.
UW and city teaming up for redesign of State Street and Library Mall
They are iconic locations and both will soon be getting a makeover. UW-Madison and the City of Madison are partnering to develop design plans for the reconstruction of the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street (North Lake Street to North Park Street) and Library Mall.
Campus mourns death of Kenneth Newman following accident
Kenneth Newman, 63, an instrument maker with the Physical Plant Machine Shop, died Tuesday, April 16 when a loading dock lift fell on him while he was conducting repairs on the unit at the Art Lofts on North Frances Street.
Update: Construction damage closes part of Park Street through April 16
North Park Street is temporarily closed between Langdon Street and Observatory Drive due to construction activity that damaged an underground pipe.