Category: University Apartments

University Apartments Winter Storage

This policy ensures that University Apartments staff can safely and efficiently remove snow from around your building. Property other than shovels, sleds, and bikes must be moved indoors. Grills are to be placed on the rear patios or aprons of your building where snow removal is not needed.  University Apartment’s Storage Policy Items that currently …

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 …

Talking About Walking

I recently had the opportunity and pleasure to join the International Student Welcome and Information Fair hosted by International Student Services. I’ve attended this event many times over the years, and it’s one of my favorites because I get to interact with so many people who are new to our area. When I attend, there …

Don’t Pick It

Harvest season is upon us, and that makes for a great bounty of fruits and vegetables nearly everywhere you look. I recently walked through the Eagle Heights Community Gardens, and some of the plots are bursting with produce. Unfortunately, this is also a time of year when gardeners report people are helping themselves to the …

Leasing Spotlight

Happy September from the University Apartments Leasing Office! Included below are some leasing updates and reminders we have to pass along to the community: Transfer offers resume in October! Current University Apartments residents who wish to move from one neighborhood to another or to a different apartment unit within the same neighborhood should apply for …

Heat in University Apartments

Welcome to the almost Fall season! In Wisconsin, this time of year brings a variety of temperatures spanning between the high 80s and low 60s.  This is also the time of the year when many are wondering, “Where’s The Heat?”! The heat in University Apartments is typically turned on in mid-October, unless the temperatures fall …

Back to School Safety: 5 Tips for a Safer Start

As students return to school, safety is everyone’s responsibility—whether you’re walking, biking, driving, or riding the bus. Here are five essential tips to help keep our kids safe: Let’s work together to make this school year a safe and successful one for all. For more safety tips and resources, visit the National Safety Council’s School …

Meet the Resident Manager Team!

Welcome new residents to University Apartments! As you get settled into your new home, we wanted to share some information about the Resident Manager team and how they can serve as a resource to you. Resident Managers (RM) are community members who are assigned to specific parts of the University Apartments (UA) neighborhoods to be …

Summer Safety Series: Look Before You Lock!

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 39 children died of heatstroke in vehicles in 2024, an increase of 35% over 2023. Over 1,000 have died in the last 25 years. Children are extremely susceptible to heatstroke. Here are some of their prevention tips: 1. Never leave a child in a vehicle unattended …

Meet Your UA Community Police Officer

My name is Jeff Kirchman and in January of 2024 I became the UW–Madison Police Department’s newest University Apartments Community Police Officer. I joined UWPD in 2018, and spent 16 years as a municipal police officer before that. My primary focus is serving the University Apartments communities, including residents, staff, and visitors. But, like all …