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:
You play a critical role in creating a safe community for everyone, and your actions impact everyone else in the community as well as your safety. What can you do to make sure your residence hall space is safe and secure for your community?
For many UW-Madison students, the search for housing can feel daunting, especially if they are new to Madison or unsure about roommates and budget. That’s why UW offers Off-Campus Housing Services within University Housing to help students navigate the off-campus housing market. The program provides resources and offers follow-up support to help students make informed …
Egress maps are a valuable tool for your safety. Have you taken a moment to look at the map in your room or around your residence hall? These maps not only show a layout of the building and where you are, but also locations of important things to know in an emergency.
As used to electricity as we are, it’s easy to overlook the hazards it can bring. Improper use of outlets, power strips, phone chargers, or any item that uses voltage can pose a serious fire hazard in your residence hall room or anywhere. Read a few tips to keep you safe electrically.
As part of our Inclusive Language Series, we are introducing some terms and resources for you to learn more about this semester to create more inclusive communities. This week’s topic is: learning & unlearning without guilt. Today we are exploring learning and unlearning without guilt. But what does that mean? Sometimes when we learn about …
Fun fact: there is more bicycle parking on campus than car parking. That’s why so many students and staff choose biking to get around. It’s such an integral part of campus culture that there are many bicycle resources on campus to keep your bike’s gears turning. Learn how to keep your bike in good condition throughout the year.
What exactly is inclusive language? It’s a form of communication and a tool that creates a welcoming environment. It acknowledges diversity of experiences and identities and conveys respect to yourself, other individuals and communities. The language we use and the awareness we bring through understanding certain terminology can help us be more inclusive. We have …
After New Student Convocation at the Kohl Center on September 2, 2025, Housing Dining & Culinary Services threw a badger party at Four Lakes and Gordon Avenue Markets celebrating the beginning of a new year! The night was filled with dinner, tons of laughs, bingo (and chances to win prizes), and of course appearances by …