Housing Dining & Culinary Services hosted the 2025 New Student Convocation Lunch on the basketball courts outside Sellery Residence Hall and the Gordon Dining & Event Center on September 2, 2025. During just less than two hours, dedicated Housing staff from various departments served over 8,500 new students lunch, followed by relaxation on the lawn …
For some of you, living in the residence halls may be the first time you have to do laundry on your own. Others may have lots of experience, and some residents may have experience levels somewhere in the middle. Wherever you are in your laundry knowledge, we have a few tips for you to keep your clothes clean and keep the washers and dryers from developing problems.
2025’s UW-Madison Residence Halls move-in was one for the record books. Nearly 9,000 students moved into 21 residence halls across campus, and for the first time in at least 25 years, they came from all 50 U.S. states plus three districts/territories. In addition, 71 of 72 Wisconsin state counties and 75 countries/regions around the world …
Did you know September is Fire Safety Month? Wherever you are, it’s important to know what to do and where to go in case of a fire.
Lithium ion batteries help keep you connected and take you on the go. They also store a lot of energy, can burn explosively, and may pose a serious threat if not properly cared for.
Your 2025 Home Recipe Contest Winner 🥇 During our Home Recipe Contest Featured Recipe night, our residents were able to try all three recipes and vote for their favorite. The tallies are in… and the winning recipe of the Home Recipe Contest goes to Havinsu Palanci’s Adana Kebab recipe! Congratulations! Your 2025 Home Recipe Contest …
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 2025 ROSE Award ceremony was held on Thursday, April 17. Help us congratulate and celebrate the winners this …
An annual community event, the Mifflin Street Block Party, is set to take place on Saturday, April 26. Although this is not a University-sponsored event, we do see a large number of students who choose to attend. Due to the nature of this event, the behavior students engage in, and its proximity to several residence …
As part of our Inclusive Language Series, we are introducing some terms and resources for you to learn more about this semester in an effort to create more inclusive communities. This week’s term is: Color Blindness Ideology. You may have previously heard a friend or someone you know say the following: “I don’t see color” …
According to the American Psychological Association, socioeconomic status (SES) is defined as the measurement of an individual or group’s position on a socioeconomic scale based on the following five factors: educational attainment, occupation, income, wealth, and location of residency. An individual or group’s SES can illustrate their access (or lack thereof) to financial, educational, social, …