Tag Campus facilities & construction

Rec Sports seeks feedback on facilities

October 22, 2013

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

October 1, 2013

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’

September 26, 2013

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

September 17, 2013

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

September 4, 2013

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

August 20, 2013

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

August 16, 2013

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

July 25, 2013

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

July 23, 2013

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

July 9, 2013

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

June 18, 2013

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

June 14, 2013

Chalkboards invite ideas for Library Mall project

June 11, 2013

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

June 7, 2013

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

May 24, 2013

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

May 7, 2013

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

April 25, 2013

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.