On a recent Friday evening at Memorial Union, in the midst of live music, beer and cheese curds, Tim Talen, accompanied by shy grandchildren, approached a group of students. Passing out flyers, he told the story of his son, Peter, a college student just like them. Fifteen years ago, Peter Talen, a UW-La Crosse student, …
With heavy hearts, our University Housing family mourns the passing of Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank. Her brilliant and steady leadership guided us through many challenges and her vision and boundless energy had an enormous impact on our residents and staff. For University Housing, she was a strong advocate of the residential experience and a beloved …
Dining & Culinary Services, part of the Division of University Housing at UW–Madison, launched a new electric and sustainable food truck! The student-run operation was piloted in Spring 2022 and recently launched for full service this fall. Thanks to funding and support from MGE Foundation and the UW–Madison Office of Sustainability Green Fund, Electric Eats …