Live on Campus Next Year

Are you looking for a place to live next year? Many students currently living in the residence halls choose to return for another year. Why? So they have events and resources available for them! Plus, there's no need to worry about cooking or cleaning. Hear from students and staff about why returning to the residence halls is a great option during a #LiveWithBucky Live session tomorrow, October 17 at 5pm.

Lakeshore Residents: Address Your Packages to the Package Center

If you live in the Lakeshore neighborhood (excluding Waters), help make sure you get your packages with an easy change to the delivery address you use. As you know, packages normally come to the Lakeshore Package Center (LPC) where they are held securely for you to pick up. However, many of you have been having issues with delivery drivers from various companies delivering packages outside of your hall instead of at the LPC. While we have limited control over these outside drivers, we have found that changing the way you address packages will help get your deliveries to the right place more quickly and safely. Check your wisc.edu email account for an email from us last Thursday, October 12 to see how you should address all future packages.

Wisconsin Weekdays & Wisconsin Late Night: Planning Events Just for You

Have you checked out any of the awesome events hosted by Wisconsin Weekdays and Wisconsin Late Night yet? If you haven't, what are you waiting for?! These events are exclusively for you as a student living in the residence halls and range from grocery bingo to video game nights to crafts and DIY. There's an event for everyone! Check out the Events & Activities section at the bottom of these newsletters and our events page to see what's happening for the week. We hope to see you there!

Support Resources for Students Following Conflict in the Middle East

After the recent acts of violence in Israel and the Palestinian Territories, UW–Madison is committed to supporting all students during this profoundly difficult time. There are a number of resources available to you on campus, including reflection and prayer spaces, health and wellness resources through UHS, accommodations through the Dean of Students office, and more. We are committed to supporting you in all ways that we are able, and please know that you are not alone.

Res Hall Cooking Series — Learn various ways to create delicious, easy meals straight from your residence hall room!

Join the Mental Health Student Advisory Board. Share perspectives on how UHS Mental Health Services can better support our student community. Application open now through November 3, 2023.

Cook a Delicious Meal Right in Your Room!

Who knew cooking in your residence hall room could be so simple? Join us for the first event of the Res Hall Cooking Series and watch while our instructors show you various ways to create delicious, easy meals straight from your room. You’ll even get a free recipe kit to take home and make for yourself! Reserve your spot today and head to Bakke this Wednesday, October 18 at 6pm to enhance your culinary skills.

Join the Mental Health Services Student Advisory Board

UHS is seeking applicants for the 2024 Mental Health Services Student Advisory Board. Represent the voice of the student body and share valuable perspective on how Mental Health Services can continue to improve services for the campus community. Learn more on the UHS website and apply by November 3.

Maintenance Minute: Remove Your Air Conditioner

It's getting chilly out there! If your room has a portable air conditioner, now is a great time to remove it from your window if you haven't already. Afterward, make sure your window seals tightly so you don't have drafty air in your room. Check to see if your screen is in good condition, too! If you need assistance removing your air conditioner or you have trouble with your window, submit a maintenance request and our staff will promptly help.

Related: Since the weather is changing, make sure you are monitoring the moisture level in your room. When excess moisture is present, this can cause ambient mold spores in the environment to develop as surface mold.

Intro to the Inclusive Language Series

We're kicking off the Inclusive Language Series! This compilation of articles will introduce some terms and resources every week for you to learn more about in an effort to create more inclusive communities. This week, we're discussing what inclusive language is.

Ojibwe Birchbark Canoe Returns to Lake Mendota After Ten Years

Ten years ago, a birchbark canoe cut through the icy waters of Lake Mendota, paddled by its maker, Wayne Valliere (Mino-giizhig in Ojibwe) of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Once back on land, the canoe was installed in Dejope Residence Hall, where it has hung on display from the dining market rafters ever since. On Oct. 5, the birchbark canoe once again entered Lake Mendota, marking the 10-year anniversary of its making.

Supporting Violence Prevention on Campus

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This month, University Health Services continues their year-round work to prevent dating violence and support survivors. UHS is also introducing expanded violence prevention education resources to help all students better recognize the signs of dating violence, support survivors, and learn what resources are available on campus.