What is Citizenship? According to Merriam-Webster, citizenship is “membership in a community.” In addition, it’s “a legal status and relation between an individual and a state that entails specific legal rights and duties” (GlobalCIT, 2024). Many individuals interchange citizenship and nationality. The difference is the legal rights and duties ties to Citizenship such as voting. …
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 …
Our Electric Eats Food Truck is back for round two! Simply Seasonal with Electric Eats fall pop up last week was so much fun – we are coming back for round two! Stop by at the same time and same place next week Tuesday, October 29, where we will be serving up a new …
Show off your cute pets and support Partners in Giving through our Halloween Pet Costume Photo Contest! Entries are open from October 21 through October 30th at 4pm. A suggested donation to participate is $5.00 per photo. How to Enter: How to Donate: Visit GiveSmart to begin and submit the following information: All entries will be narrowed down …
UW Housing is filled with a wide array of valuable and different jobs performing vastly different work. Have you ever wondered what would happen if our leader, Jeff Novak, took on one of these jobs? (Ex: Dishwasher, Custodian, Painter, Cook, etc.). Wonder no more! Join us between now and November 1 to vote for which job …
Showcase your best chili recipe or be a judge with UW Housing’s Annual Chili Cook Off! This event will be held on Wednesday, November 20 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM at the UA Community Center, Large Gym. A suggested donation is $3.00 to sample and judge the chili. How to Donate: Visit GiveSmart to begin and submit the …
Compete in UW Housing’s 3rd Annual Partners in Giving Trivia! This event will be held on Thursday, November 7 at 2:00PM in the Dejope Hall Conference Room (a virtual option is available). How to Donate: Visit GiveSmart to begin and submit the following information: To register, email Shawna Veselsky at shawna.veselsky@housing.wisc.edu. We hope to see you there!
Show off your baking skills and support Partners in Giving with the 2024 Great Housing Bake Off! This event will be held at the Frank Holt Center in the Holt Program Room on Thursday, October 24 from 11:30AM – 12:30PM. A suggested donation is $5.00. Register with this form!
Meal Exchanges are now available to order online through Starship! Residents can now order a meal exchange with Starship Deliveries! See in app for menu & payment options. How to Order through Starship Deliveries: Please note there is still a delivery fee when using a meal exchange through Starship.
Numerous community members have reached out to me recently about traffic safety issues in the area. More specifically, they expressed concern about drivers failing to stop for stop signs, especially in areas where children are playing or pedestrians are walking. In response I parked my police car near an area I was receiving the most …