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Monday’s Tuesday
Incoming student Abby Monday got a visit on Tuesday from Lori Reesor (center), vice chancellor for student affairs, and Sarah Mangelsdorf (right), provost, during their move-in tour of Sellery Residence Hall. Thousands of students are settling in this week for the start of the fall semester.
Moving target
The moving-in process is underway on campus, with students beginning to settle into their residence halls after carrying in carts, baskets and armloads full of all those things they brought from home that they just can't live without.
Flood closures may complicate residence hall move-in
Numerous campus area streets will be closed to accommodate UW–Madison students who will be moving into university residence halls starting Aug. 26. Flooding is expected to close some nearby streets.
GreenHouse program coordinator blends sustainability, student life
The learning community, one of 10 organized by University Housing, lets students explore sustainability and agricultural systems through seminars and hands-on experiences that are integrated with residential life.
Native November bead workshop
As part of a month-long celebration of Native American experience, heritage and legacy, student members of Wunk Sheek hosted a bead workshop designed to teach contemporary Native American styles to the UW–Madison community.
Slideshow: Let the semester begin
Campus was bustling with activity as classes commenced Wednesday on the first day of UW–Madison's Fall 2017 semester. This was the serious side of the start of the school year, while a wave of Wisconsin Welcome events, including Sunday Funday and continuing into the coming weeks, served as icebreakers.
Wunderlin embodied University Housing’s values
The longtime University Apartments carpenter, who died July 19 at the age of 60, is remembered by colleagues as an amazing staff member who had a strong work ethic.
Students make finals of ‘Team Ninja Warrior’
Three UW students – "Science Ninja" Zach Kemmerer, pole vaulter Taylor Amann and "R.A. Ninja" Andrew Philibeck – made it to the finals of "Team Ninja Warrior College Madness," airing Dec. 20.
Abdu’Allah to lead arts learning community
Artist — and barber — Faisal Abdu’Allah talks about his work while cutting the hair of volunteer Alison Jones Chaim during…
Retirement leaves big shoes to fill at women’s science community
Ann Haase Kehl retired after 15 years helping to support women entering fields where they have traditionally been rare.
Slideshow: Campus ramps up with move-in, JVN Day
The UW–Madison campus began to hum with action again in the past week, with the return of students to the dorms and the JVN Day 2016 festival.
Regular dining hours to resume at University Housing
University Housing’s six dining markets soon will return to regular service for the fall semester, beginning with hours at all locations Aug. 28 through Labor Day, followed by regular academic year hours starting Sept. 6.
Campus area streets to be closed during UW–Madison move-in
Numerous campus area streets will be closed to accommodate the more than 7,500 University of Wisconsin–Madison students who will be moving into university residence halls. The big move-in days are Sunday, Aug, 28; Tuesday, Aug. 30; Wednesday, Aug. 31; and Thursday, Sept. 1.
Housing, Athletics team up for summer sports camps
For many youth campers, the visit is their first experience with the university, and connecting them to resources helps them feel like a part of the campus community.
Traffic tips for commencement weekend
This weekend will be especially busy at UW–Madison with commencement and move-out at residence halls.
Volunteers needed during University Residence Halls move-out
The Division of University Housing is recruiting people to help residents and their families say goodbye sustainably to items they no longer need.
Clinton to hold Monday event at Gordon
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will hold an event on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus on Monday afternoon. The event, to be held at Gordon…
Sellery Hall incident prompts response to anti-Semitism
Campus leaders condemned the act and said it goes against the values of the university community.
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.
Recent sightings: Move-in day
The controlled chaos of move-in day has had campus buzzing since last week as students move the things they can't live without into their new residence hall rooms.