University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Maintenance Minute: Understanding Egress Maps

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.

Maintenance Minute: Electrical Safety in Your Room

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.

Inclusive Language Series: Learning & Unlearning Without Guilt

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 …

Maintenance Minute: Biking on Campus

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.

Inclusive Language Series: Introduction

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 …

Back-to-School Badger Bingo Highlights

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 …

2025 Convocation Lunch Highlights

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 …

2025 Fall Move-In Highlights

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 …

Maintenance Minute: Fire Safety

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.

Home Recipe Contest Winner & Finalists

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 …