University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Housing Highlights

Sturdy Jobs with Jeff Novak

UW Housing is filled with a wide array of valuable and different jobs performing vastly different work.  Have you ever wondered what would happen if our leader, Jeff Novak, took on one of these jobs? (Ex: Dishwasher, Custodian, Painter, Cook, etc.). Wonder no more! Join us between now and November 1 to vote for which job …

Annual Chili Cook Off

Showcase your best chili recipe or be a judge with UW Housing’s Annual Chili Cook Off! This event will be held on Wednesday, November 20 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM at the UA Community Center, Large Gym. A suggested donation is $3.00 to sample and judge the chili. How to Donate: Visit GiveSmart to begin and submit the …

Partners in Giving Trivia

Compete in UW Housing’s 3rd Annual Partners in Giving Trivia! This event will be held on Thursday, November 7 at 2:00PM in the Dejope Hall Conference Room (a virtual option is available). How to Donate: Visit GiveSmart to begin and submit the following information: To register, email Shawna Veselsky at shawna.veselsky@housing.wisc.edu. We hope to see you there!

The Great Housing Bake Off

Show off your baking skills and support Partners in Giving with the 2024 Great Housing Bake Off! This event will be held at the Frank Holt Center in the Holt Program Room on Thursday, October 24 from 11:30AM – 12:30PM. A suggested donation is $5.00. Register with this form!

Well Wisconsin Program

The Well Wisconsin program, administered by WebMD, provides tools and resources to help participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. Employees, retirees, and their spouses who participate in the Group Health Insurance Program have access to the Well Wisconsin program. To participate in the Well Wisconsin Program, login or register on …

Congrats, Outstanding Housing Staff!

Help us congratulate the staff and team who won a 2024 Housing Employee Award! Of the many nominated staff, eleven individuals and one team of thirteen were selected for their incredible contributions to the division in 2023. Winners will be celebrated and presented with awards at the annual Housing Breakfast this Friday. Individual Winners Team …

Congrats, 2024 ROSE Award Winners!

Every year, University Housing celebrates the top-performing 1% of our student employees at the Recognition of Student Employee (ROSE) Award ceremony. This year, twenty students were recognized for their outstanding work performance and contributions to Housing. The 2024 ROSE Award ceremony was held on Thursday, April 11. Help us congratulate and celebrate the winners this …

Farewell to Davis

Demolition of Davis Residence Hall is slated for this week. 2022–23 residents were the last students to call the longstanding building home, and along with the former Zoe Bayliss Cooperative building, the current site of the twin buildings will be the future Levy Hall. Construction for Levy Hall is anticipated to begin in 2026. History …