Understanding the difference between Cultural Appreciation and Cultural Appropriation is important all year round. The differences are especially important during the Halloween season when many choose to dress in costumes to be someone else or an identity other than their own. Cultural Appreciation can be described as a way of honoring another culture through exploration and …
In preparation for the leaf and snow removal season, please review the following University Apartments Grounds reminders. Storage Policy The Fall/Winter storage policy officially goes into effect on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. This policy ensures that University Apartments staff can safely and efficiently remove snow from around your building. Property other than shovels, sleds, and …
It is with mixed emotions that we share the news of Paula Zipperer’s retirement. Paula was the Director of Eagle’s Wing Child Care & Education Programs, and officially retired Friday, September 27th. Paula worked in Eagle’s Wing when it opened in 1992. Eagle’s Wing started out in two 2-bedroom apartments in Eagle Heights, and Paula …
The Well Wisconsin program, administered by WebMD, provides tools and resources to help participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. Employees, retirees, and their spouses who participate in the Group Health Insurance Program have access to the Well Wisconsin program. To participate in the Well Wisconsin Program, login or register on …
Recently, UWPD officers responded to a report from a University Apartments resident who saw someone looking into their bedroom window. Officers checked the area, but no one was found. While this appears to be an isolated occurrence, the community member was understandably concerned for their safety. With this incident in mind – and with us …
University Apartments offices receive many reports of missing mail/parcels and packages being left in a parcel locker or a mail room. Please know University Apartments does not have a mail room. All mail, packages, and parcels are delivered directly to your apartments. Depending on the courier, packages are delivered by the following: USPS (United States …
On July 22, a visitor to the Raymer’s Cove area of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve reported someone broke the passenger window of their unoccupied parked vehicle and stole their purse and wallet. Across Dane County, law enforcement departments have noted a significant increase in break-ins to unoccupied vehicles in out-of-the-way parking lots. Dog parks, natural …
We have received recent reports of big kids playing in unsafe ways on our playgrounds and also disregarding requests from adults asking them to play more gently on our playgrounds. Misuse of playground equipment or disregard for smaller kids creates a dangerous situation for everyone. We believe that adult supervision is the most important thing …
It’s a Madison tradition to celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular showing of fireworks, music, activities, games, sports and more. Enjoy a variety of events and displays being hosted throughout the city: Shorewood Hills Events https://www.shorewood-hills.org/index.asp?SEC=60249913-A3ED-44CF-A09D-B1F422B9157A&DE=AB8AD6F8-39A4-4BFE-BC7A-8F4353325A27&Type=B_BASIC Fourth Fest https://www.theedgewater.com/events/fourth-fest-2024/ Monona Community Festival https://www.mononafestival.com/
Blood thinners. Painkillers. Antibiotics. Cough syrup. Almost all of us have leftover medications in the cabinets, drawers, or shelves of our homes. But what to do when they’re expired or no longer needed? I’m old enough to remember when we were encouraged to flush unused medications down the toilet. That’s no longer considered appropriate or …