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March 23 parking updates
Updates to park and rides and campus parking
UW–Madison postpones May commencement ceremonies
Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced today that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the university will not hold in-person commencement ceremonies May 8 and 9, instead offering a virtual ceremony with plans to hold an in-person event at a later date.
Our plans for May commencement
I am writing to tell you that we have made the very difficult decision to postpone our spring commencement ceremonies at Camp Randall and the Kohl Center, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I have also recorded a video message to the members of the Class of 2020.
Important move-out updates for residents
We urge you to sign up as soon as possible to remove your belongings if you are able to do so. In consultation with our campus health officials, we will be expanding our options for move-out this weekend. Additionally, based on their guidance, we are no longer limiting move-out for students who are coming from states designated as having community transmission.
Taking survey can help thwart COVID-19, spread Wisconsin Idea
Based on your responses, a UW–Madison team will design a social media campaign to successfully encourage healthy behavior.
Important information before returning to Madison
As Spring Break comes to an end, we strongly encourage undergraduate students to return to or stay at your permanent residence rather than returning to Madison when instruction resumes via alternate delivery on Monday.
Spring’s arrival provides reassurance
With the COVID-19 crisis roiling life on campus and all over the world, it's reassuring to see that spring arrived on Thursday, March 19. This year's spring equinox arrived early, and it was welcome.
How to keep young children learning on the home front
UW–Madison educator and family engagement researcher Lorena Mancilla has some advice on how to create spaces and establish routines for learning and working effectively from home.
Check the UW–Madison COVID-19 website often
This site is being updated regularly with the latest news and information about university operations. Visit it frequently to stay up to date and to review previous posts.
Students welcomed back to (virtual) classes on Monday
As students prepare to return to instruction on Monday through alternate means, UW–Madison is offering a number of resources to help with the transition, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor says.
International Programming for Summer 2020
In consideration of the health and safety of UW–Madison students, Guido Podestá, vice provost and dean of the International Division, has instructed that all IAP study abroad programs and IIP international internships planned for summer 2020 be cancelled.
Message to students about the transition to online learning
For students return from spring break, a message from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor about getting ready for next week: a list or resources and useful information for virtual learning.
Professors prepare carefully to offer alternative education starting March 23
UW–Madison has provided faculty and instructors with tools to prepare to teach their classes using alternative methods, many involving online instruction.
Message to Alumni from Chancellor Blank
Fellow Badgers, I hope you are taking care of yourselves and your families as we all deal with the coronavirus pandemic. This is a time…
UW Health March 19 Daily Update: Caring for Cancer Patients
The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center continues to care for cancer patients by using telehealth technology, expanding screening, and extending in-home care options to address the unique challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Campus Research Activities Update
To reduce the threat of COVID-19, a set of campus-wide directives have been established for researchers. On-site research activities must be approved by a dean or director. Research that can be conducted remotely may continue.
Updates on moving out of residence halls
For students who will now be permanently moving-out of the residence halls, we have developed a move-out schedule spanning the next few weeks. This process is designed to help students and families maintain social distancing, to reduce potential traffic and parking concerns to and from campus, and to ensure efficiency.
Libraries closed
All campus libraries are closed from 6pm March 18, 2020 until further notice. Laptops and requested materials will be provided for pickup between 12pm-4pm at the Memorial Library entrance (M-F).
Updates to Housing Operations
To mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 virus at UW–Madison, students in University Residence Halls are being asked to take essential belongings, academic materials, laptops, and medications with them for Spring Break and not return to residence halls following Spring Break.
Six possible impacts of COVID-19 on farming
Only time will reveal the severity of the impacts on agriculture from the novel coronavirus. Here is what farmers, farming families, ag employers and ag employees need to be aware of and plan for.