I wanted to share information on an exciting new collaboration between University Health Services (UHS) and the UW-Madison Police Department (UWPD). This past spring, UHS and UWPD joined forces for the nationwide Prescription Medication Take-Back program. Over the 2-day event, we were able to safely collect and dispose of over 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of …
When there is heavy snowfall, it is not possible for staff to remove all the snow immediately. It can take several days, depending on the amount of snow. Residents should always use care when walking. Residents are responsible for removing snow from the entranceways to their apartments and from their own parking stalls. In University …
One of the Madison’s most fun, festive events of the season are the holiday lights! Whether you’re taking a drive through Olin Park, experiencing the Tree Lighting at The Edgewater or enjoying an adventure through the Henry Vilas Zoo, the holiday lights are an electrifying event you don’t want to miss! Holiday Fantasy Lights Olin …
In the perennial battle against household pests, the Do It Yourself (DIY) approach may seem like a quick and cost-effective solution. However, the pitfalls of this strategy often lead to temporary fixes and missed opportunities to address the root causes of unwanted pests in our apartments. The Division of Housing contracts Plunkett’s Pest Control to …
The snow will fall, and the ice will come! Driving during these conditions can be quite dangerous. Here are a few safety tips to help navigate driving during hazardous road conditions: Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don’t try to get …
Winter is coming! Wisconsin is home to freezing temperatures, icy roads, and lots of snow. Though the temperatures are still warm, now is a good time to get prepared! Here are a few tips to make sure you, your family, and your vehicle are ready for Wisconsin winter weather: • Make sure you have warm …
It was only back in May, as the kick-off to my Summer Safety Series, that I wrote about the importance of maintaining safe supervision for young children in our community. Due to an unusually high number of very recent incidents, I feel it’s important to bring the topic up again. Within the past few weeks, …
You may have noticed the mechanics in your living areas working in the basement of the buildings. The heat has officially been turned on in all University Apartments buildings. How does the Heat Work in University Apartments? Many of our heating boilers are connected to outdoor air sensors that will only allow the heating boiler …
With the completion of the restriping and renumbering of parking stalls in Eagle Heights, you may have also noticed new parking signs throughout the Eagle Heights parking lots. The new parking signs with the “EH” label are stalls designated for Transportation Services permit holders assigned to the EH lot. Transportation Services is using the EH …
Earlier this month, Eagle Heights residents received information about a parking collaboration with Transportation Services that included restriping parking lots C, F, J, L, and Z. These lots are near completion, and the project will continue with other Parking Lots in the Eagle Heights community. The goal is to restripe and relabel all parking stalls …