University of Wisconsin–Madison

Family Move-In Meals

Enjoy a family move-in meal after you move in! Four Family Move-In meal swipes will be added onto your Wiscard during fall move-in! After unloading and moving your vehicle, treat those helping you move in to a meal at any of our dining markets (Carson’s, Four Lakes, Gordon Avenue, Liz’s, or Rheta’s)! These meal swipes …

Water Quality Initiatives: Testing for Lead

University Housing, in partnership with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), conducts water sampling in our apartments to check for lead. This proactive measure is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the ongoing safety of our drinking water. In 2024-2025 we conducted tests in 92% of our buildings and found no widespread issues. This summer …

Beware of Bike Theft

Bicycle thieves are on the prowl! Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve received several reports of bikes being stolen from University Apartments residents. I’m stepping up patrol activity and keeping my eyes open for the stolen bikes. Here’s how you can help prevent bike theft: Lock It Up · Secure the bicycle frame and …

Summer Safety Series: Road Safety

It’s hard to believe summer is more than halfway done, and back-to-school shopping for a new school year is right around the corner. Even so, there’s enough summer left to still be mindful of some safety points particular to warm weather and increased outdoor activity. The topic this time is safety on and around roadways. …

Child Privacy Protection

Eagle’s Wing staff recently brought a child safety issue to my attention, and I thought it was worthwhile to spread the news. Many families in our community take advantage of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a nonprofit book-gifting program that mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to four years old. It’s a great …

Free School Supplies for MMSD Students

School supply shopping is in full swing, and the lists are longer each year! Are your students in need of school supplies? Reach out to these community organizations for resources and assistance with materials, clothing and food. Madison is here for you!  You can usually reach out to your child’s school as they often have …

Annual Performance Reviews

The Annual Evaluation is a structured discussion for growth, recognition, and strategic alignment. Each evaluation includes:  Annual Reviews launched in Workday on July 1, 2026. This review period documents performance from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Employees starting on or after May 1, 2026, are not eligible to receive an Annual Review-2026 in Workday. …

Shopping Cart Thefts

Lately, I’ve come across several shopping carts left in the community. My assumption is that people are doing their shopping at local stores and ‘borrowing’ the carts to bring groceries or merchandise home. Then the carts are abandoned on the University Apartments grounds. There are two important reasons people should not do this. First, it’s theft. …

Summer Safety Series: Shoreline Safety

Madison is blessed with wonderful lakes, rivers, and ponds that offer untold opportunities to enjoy the water. Warming weather makes the water pretty enticing, so it’s important to pay attention to safety at the shoreline. Here are a few tips: Look, Don’t Leap Some shorelines include drop-offs and cliffs. Use caution when near these areas. …

Electric Eats on the Block

Spot the truck. Grab a bite. Keep your eyes peeled! The little blue truck is hitting the block this summer. Our Electric Eats food truck will be popping around campus over the next few months with surprise stops and delicious eats. If you see it, stop by and grab a bite! Locations: Payments: Menu: Note: …