I recently had the opportunity and pleasure to join the International Student Welcome and Information Fair hosted by International Student Services. I’ve attended this event many times over the years, and it’s one of my favorites because I get to interact with so many people who are new to our area. When I attend, there are two questions I frequently hear, …
University Housing will soon be welcoming nearly 9,000 new and returning students to the University Residence Halls over four main fall move-in dates that will impact campus traffic and several parking lots in the campus area.
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 …
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 …
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. …
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. …
It seems like our last snowfall is still a recent memory, and yet here we are at the end of another school year and the onset of summer. That means we’ll soon be seeing a lot more children in the area during the day. This time of year, I typically notice an increase in well-meaning …
University Apartments Move Out Move-out season has officially begun! We know there are many things to do when moving out. Below are a few reminders to help check off your list and hopefully bring a bit of ease as you leave the University Apartments Community. The first set of doors is open 24 hours a …
Summer Travel Notification School’s out for the summer, and of course, that means vacation season has begun! If you intend to travel for an extended period of time during the summer recess, please send travel notifications, including your building number and apartment letter, date leaving, and expected return to universityapartments@housing.wisc.edu. In the event of maintenance …
The Housing Facilities Office is now accepting maintenance requests to install your personal air-conditioner units. Before submitting your maintenance request, please note that the A/C installation fee is $50.00. This fee includes both the installation now and removal in the fall. The installation also includes a high-density foam block to seal the A/C in place and …