August is sometimes referred to as the “dog days of summer”, and the temperatures can get quite hot. Please remember to stay hydrated and cool during these warmer periods. If you’re going to be outdoors, stay safe. Apply sunscreen and wear a hat and shades if possible. Find shady spots to rest and drink water …
Last Friday, July 21, University Apartments hosted their first-annual Family Prom. Residents enjoyed dancing the night away in our Under the Sea decorated gymnasium, along with playing games like fishbowl toss, pin the tail on the shark, magnetic fishing, and limbo. This event was the big final project of our summer ACUHO-I intern, Jules Orcutt, …
Hello, I’m Gabriela Martinez Motta and I’m happy to be the new Resident Manager for 200 and 901-917. I’m from Uruguay and moved to Madison in 2016 with my family, and I have been living in University Houses since I moved here. I’m doing a PhD in Environment and Resource at the Nelson Institute. I’m …
If you are moving out of University Apartments or will be soon, visit our Moving Out page for information on wrapping up your time in our community successfully. Discarding Large Items Any property you’d like to discard, please be sure to use the trash and recycle bins properly. If you have large furniture items, bikes, …
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 …