October 5 – October 30, 2026 Benefits Open Enrollment is now open. From Monday, October 5, through Friday, October 30, 2026, you can review your current benefits and make any changes you would like for 2027. All elections must be submitted by 4:30p.m. on Friday, October 30. Changes made during Benefits Open Enrollment take effect January 1, …
For over 50 years, Partners in Giving, the voluntary workplace fundraising campaign for State, Universities of Wisconsin, and UW Health employees, has been making a difference. Since 1973, the Partners in Giving campaign has raised over $90 million dollars. We invite you to join us beginning October 12th! 100% of all donations will go to …
Peter Testory, Director of Dining and Culinary Services (DCS) in University Housing, was installed as the National Association of College & University Food Services’ (NACUFS) 68th chairperson during the association’s annual General Membership Assembly at the 2026 National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. NACUFS is the largest foodservice association for colleges and universities, providing education, …
Join the RSA! Calling all incoming first years! Serve as a voice for sustainability in your residence hall and dining unit as a Resident Sustainability Ambassador (RSA)! The RSA program is a leadership, peer education, and community-building opportunity for students living in the residence halls. Each RSA in the cohort represents their residence hall as …
This summer, Gordon Dining & Event Center began a series of renovations designed to improve the customer experience, with expanded seating, better flow, dish room upgrades, and an updated Flamingo Run convenience store/cafe. Work on these improvements continues into the fall, and you will see some areas that are still unfinished or temporarily closed. The Flamingo Run …
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 …
Spot the truck. Grab a bite. Keep your eyes peeled! The little blue truck is hitting the block. 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: Menu of …
A resident dining plan is required for all students living in the residence halls. Select your plan now in My UW Housing! There are three plan options to choose from, depending on the number of meals per week that fit your eating habits. If you do not select a dining plan, you’ll be enrolled in …
Thank you for joining us at our University Housing session at SOAR! We are so glad to be welcoming your student this coming fall. Below is a list of links from the presentation that may be useful and if by chance we didn’t answer your question or you think of something to ask after this …
The University Housing Sustainability Committee is pleased to invite all Housing staff to participate in the 2026 Spring Sweep! The goal is to elevate Housing’s Stewardship core value through a free exchange of surplus or unwanted items between Housing departments before sending them to SWAP. Here’s how it works: Step One Clear out office spaces …