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Campus area streets closed during UW–Madison move-in
Numerous streets around campus will be closed to accommodate the more than 7,400 University of Wisconsin–Madison students moving in to university residence halls starting this week.
Chadbourne director Zumbrunnen celebrates student-centered, active learning
Political Science Professor John Zumbrunnen has always embraced a down-to-earth, familiar approach. Students in several classes have seen photos of his kids and dogs used to explain principles of political thought such as freedom and power.
What’s cooking? A new campus chef
Most people try to get out of doing dishes. Not Paul Sprunger.
In its first year, BioHouse brings opportunity for students in science
BioHouse is the newest of 10 UW–Madison residential learning communities — clusters of students in residence halls who choose to live with others active in a common interest area — three of which are designed for students interested in science. Focused on biological sciences, BioHouse — in partnership with WISCIENCE and University Housing — opened in fall 2014 with 66 residents.
Recent sightings: Movin’ on in
The bulk of more than 7,400 students were scheduled to move into University Housing residence halls on Aug. 27 and Aug. 28.
New director right at home — literally — in University Housing
The mission statement of University Housing really resonated with Jeff Novak: “Be the place where everyone wants to live” — to the point where “everyone” includes Novak himself. Novak has been on campus for just a few weeks, but he is already feeling at home in his new position as director of University Housing for UW–Madison.
Campus prepares for students moving into residence halls
The bulk of more than 7,400 UW–Madison students will be moving into the university residence halls Wednesday, Aug. 27, and Thursday, Aug. 28. Students are welcome to move in any time after 8 a.m. on their assigned move-in day.
Summer Collegiate Experience eases students into UW
Around the office, it's referred to as "The Foundation." For outsiders, it's known as the Summer Collegiate Experience, or SCE.
Pre-college programs open doors for leadership roles
Whether their connections were social, academic or professional, former participants in UW–Madison's summer residence programs through University Housing say the camps were essential for creating future opportunities.
Summer Music Clinic celebrates eight decades of hitting the high notes
For 80 years, UW–Madison’s Summer Music Clinic has provided its campers with the chance to learn new skills through a variety of different classes and performance opportunities.
On-campus housing gets high marks from residents
Annual surveys of on-campus residents consistently tell of an overwhelmingly positive experience no matter which of the 19 residence halls in which they lived.
Novak named director of University Housing
Jeffrey Novak, director of housing operations and residence life at the University of Central Florida, has been selected as the next director of University Housing at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Employees recognized with Administrative Improvement Awards
Three teams and one individual have been chosen to receive the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s 2014 Administrative Improvement Award.
Traffic tips for commencement and move-out
As thousands of UW–Madison students take part in commencement activities over the weekend of May 16-18, thousands more are moving out of their residence halls.
Volunteer during move-out at university residence halls
As more than 7,400 students prepare to move out of the University Residence Halls, the UW–Madison Division of University Housing is asking for volunteers to help residents and their families repurpose or recycle items they no longer need
Paul Evans led University Housing through renewal and growth
Sometimes we choose our career, and sometimes a career chooses us. That may be the case with UW–Madison Housing Director Paul Evans, who first went to college with the idea of becoming a dentist, but next month leaves the university after 36 years, his entire career spent in housing.
University Housing director finalists chosen
The next leader of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Division of Housing will be chosen from among finalists visiting campus during the next few weeks.
Wiscard campus accounts to merge June 1
Beginning this summer, student purchases on campus will be made simpler and will offer more discounts on food when using a Wiscard.
UW-Madison student innovators win Desire 2 Learn grand prize
An idea that began as a homework assignment for two UW–Madison sophomores living in Sellery Hall's Entrepreneurial Residential Learning Community, has since grown into a fully functional, award-winning website that serves hundreds of UW–Madison students.