Maintenance Minute: Thanks, Custodians!

October 2 is National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we are so excited to celebrate our custodians! While you may not see them all the time, they are an integral part of our lives in the residence halls and dining markets. They are here to take care of every aspect of our spaces so you can feel comfortable where you live.

What the Flock?

The UW–Madison Police Department has a new crime-fighting tool in the neighborhood – UWPD recently installed a Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera at the intersection of University Bay Drive and Lake Mendota Drive. Flock cameras have been in the news a bit recently. In the interest of transparency, UWPD recently created an informational web page to relay important information about how the …

Maintenance Minute: Turning Down the Heat

Warmer Wisconsin months are coming soon! As many of us are looking forward to spending more time outside in the higher-than-winter temperatures, our Facilities staff will begin to turn off the heat in our residence halls.

Tips for Traffic Stops

Uh-oh, it happened. You see red and blue flashing lights in your vehicle mirrors and hear the familiar tone of a police siren. You’re getting pulled over. What should you do? The answer may be different from what you were taught or your personal experience. University Apartments is a diverse community with residents from across …

Ramadan Meal Service

Ramadan Meal Service is now closed. Tuesday, February 17 – Thursday, March 19 If you are observing Ramadan and need meal service to accommodate your needs, we’re here for you. All breakfast meals for suhoor, the pre-dawn meal, are Halal certified and will be available for pick-up the evening before at the location of your …

Well Wisconsin

It’s 2026!  Visit Well Wisconsin portal, your home base for better health!  Well Wisconsin is rooted in community, connection, and personalization. You can use the program to set health goals and stay motivated, try new methods of wellbeing, and join in on local activities with fellow Wisconsinites. You can also earn rewards along the way! Employees, retirees, …

Lease Renewal Time: What You Should Know

We hope to begin sending out lease renewal offers to all eligible residents in March of 2026. The lease year for Eagle Heights, Harvey Street Apartments, and University Houses ends on June 30, 2026. When your lease renewal offer is available, you will be sent an email with the link to your online lease renewal in your My UW …

Immigration Guidance and Enforcement Actions

UW–Madison recently released their Spring 2026 Guidance on Federal Immigration Actions. In accordance with that, the UW–Madison Police Department also shared their UWPD Immigration Enforcement Practices: “The UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) is committed to providing exceptional service to all members of our community, regardless of immigration status. UW–Madison will not disclose the immigration status of its students, faculty, or staff unless required by …

Lake Ice Warning

“No Ice is Safe Ice.” That’s the advice I received from a veteran ice angler many years ago. I think of that every time I consider stepping onto the frozen surface of any body of water. Recent weather events have resulted in deceptive ice conditions on some area lakes. Mixed waves of extreme cold, thawing, rain, …

Staying Warm & Safe in Winter Weather

This week, the winter weather temperature will range from a high of 4°F/-15.556°C to the mid 20s, ending with lower teens.  The following are helpful guidelines for maintaining heat in your apartment, keeping you safe and warm University Apartments is required to follow the State energy conservation guidelines, so our heating systems are set to …