It can be hard to find time to keep your room clean. When you do have the time, not knowing where to find cleaning supplies can be frustrating, too. Thankfully, there are cleaning supply kits in every residence hall community available for you to use to clean your room.
Like all technology, Wiscards and the card readers at your residence hall sometimes experience errors. If this ever happens to you, don’t worry. There are many solutions to the problem; you just have to figure out what that solution is! Common Problems & Solutions If you can, try scanning your Wiscard a few times or …
October 2 is National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we are so excited to celebrate our custodians! While you may not see them all the time, they are an integral part of our lives in the residence halls and dining markets. They are here to take care of every aspect of our spaces so you can feel comfortable where you live.
Warmer Wisconsin months are coming soon! As many of us are looking forward to spending more time outside in the higher-than-winter temperatures, our Facilities staff will begin to turn off the heat in our residence halls.
Throughout the year, especially within enclosed spaces and during periods of significant humidity changes, moisture levels can increase in residence hall rooms. When excess moisture is present, this can lead to surface mold. Proper continued cleaning and moisture control are the best ways to reduce any chance of mold spores growing.
It stinks, but we all have to take out the trash. When your bin is getting full, save your nose and room from potential odors and take your trash bags to the nearest trash and recycling location. There are maps posted in your residence hall showing the most convenient dumpster location for you. To keep …
On Monday, November 24, donate up to one meal swipe for our Swipe Out Hunger drive! Help each other out. Each semester, Student Affairs with campus partners hosts a swipe drive. Donate a meal swipe at University Housing Dining locations or $1.00 at Wisconsin Union locations and the UW Bookstore to support fellow Badgers at UW. Funds …
While you’re getting ready to leave for winter break, you can donate things that you no longer want or need. There will be red carts near your hall desk where you can place these items from December 11–18, and all donations benefit campus and Madison-area community organizations. Feel free to contact sustainability@housing.wisc.edu with any questions! …
Culture is Not a Costume: Understanding and Respecting Cultures If you choose to take part in any Halloween activities, we ask you to be responsible and respectful so that we maintain a safe and welcoming community. Costumes that are racist, crude, or culturally insensitive can impact others. Before choosing a costume that represents a culture …
The robots are getting spooky! From Oct 20–31, choose a Halloween robot persona when ordering Starship delivery, and your robot will arrive speaking in-character. Choose from Count Snackula, Witchy Wheels, FrankenFeast, Hungry Haunter, or Pumpkinbot during checkout. Your chance to win: