The Eagle Heights Community Garden is one of the oldest and largest community gardens in the country. Both the Eagle Heights and University Houses Gardens are located inside the Lakeshore Nature Preserve and everyone is welcome to walk along the paths in the Gardens and Preserve. If you decide to visit, please do not take …
What does the term “undocumented” mean? Immigrants Rising simply defines the term “undocumented” as all immigrants who reside in the United States without legal status. “Undocumented” is an overarching term that may include the following individuals: Entered without Inspection (EWI), entered with legal status but overstayed, have or previously had Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals …
For this week’s edition of our Inclusive Language Series, we will be taking a look at Islamophobia. Islamophobia is a term used to describe the fear, prejudice, and discrimination directed toward Islam and Muslims. It has become a growing concern in many parts of the world, leading to harmful actions towards Muslims, such as hate …
Our laundry equipment in the University Apartments common laundry rooms are energy efficient, high efficiency machines. Here are some tips for better performance and to keep things in good repair. Many of our service requests are actually driven from unbalanced loads or improper use, so learning a few tips can help everyone have more machines …
Our Grounds staff have noticed a lot of trash not being placed in the dumpsters, but next to them, instead. We understand that the snow on top of the lids might make it difficult to open the dumpsters, but all trash needs to be placed inside. Below are a few reminders on how to handle …
Demetrius Solomon Programming Resident Manager Hello! My name is Demetrius Solomon, and I am the new Programming Resident Manager for University Apartments. I am originally from Jacksonville, FL, and I have been a resident of Eagle Heights for a little over three years. I am a current doctoral candidate pursuing my Ph.D. in Industrial and …
Hi there! I’m Peter Font and I’m the new Resident Manager for Eagle Heights 500s and 600s. I am originally from Fond du Lac, before moving to Puerto Rico, Texas, and then all over Europe. After many adventures, I found my way back to Wisconsin with my family, because despite the Winter cold, there are …
Hello, I’m Donna Li and I am excited to be the new Resident Manager for Harvey Street! I was born and raised in sunny Los Angeles, California but did my undergrad at UNC Chapel Hill in North Carolina. People often ask me why I would move to Madison if I’m from LA and the surprising …
Hello! My name is Brent Larsen, and I am the new Assistant Director of University Apartments-Leasing. I am so excited to join University Apartments. I am originally from Denmark, WI. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Masters degree in Public Administration-Student Affairs at Northern Michigan University. I have worked for …
Fresh air and summer are the best outdoor seasons. We love that residents enjoy using the outdoor area playgrounds, pavilions, and basketball courts. We’ve also received reports that the basketball courts are being used well past quiet hours. The University Apartments’ quiet hours policy is set 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM daily. When using the outdoor …