Fall Break Housing Information

University Housing offices and services will be limited later this week during fall break, including hall desk and dining hours. Whether you are staying in the residence halls, visiting family and friends, or traveling during this time, check out the Moving & Breaks page for everything you need to know to be prepared.

Take the Color of Drinking Survey

The Color of Drinking Survey is now open! This confidential survey aims to better understand how alcohol culture impacts campus climate, belonging, health and wellbeing, retention, and academics. Alcohol culture has both direct and indirect impacts on our undergraduate students, especially students of color and international students. Students who complete the survey will receive a $10 Wiscard deposit. Check your email for more details about participating.

The Journey of a Carrot: UW–Madison's Food Acquisition Process, From Soil to Plate

When you put a carrot on your plate at a dining market, have you ever stopped to think about the journey it took to get there? Hear from Housing Dining and the Wisconsin Union how food makes its way to campus.

Amid Changes in Student Life, Constants Remain

Through the decades, students on campus walk the same streets, live in the same residence halls, and likely sat in many of the same classrooms as today, but things have changed a little bit. From pen and paper to laptops and tablets, coursework is a very different experience now than it used to be. Still, we sing "Varsity" at every football game like students have always done. Look through the familiar history of student life.

A University Housing Pastry Chef prepares a fudge bottom pie in the Gordon kitchen

Last Chance! Share Your Dining Experience

There are only a few days left to let us know how our dining markets are serving you. By completing the survey, you could win a $100 deposit onto your Wiscard! The survey closes this Wednesday, November 22. Check your inbox for an email sent on October 16 for a personalized code.

Fudge Bottom Pie & A History of Other UW–Madison Favorites

Badgers have always had their go-to dish, dessert, or even place to get food since 1848. From homestyle favorites to classic cheese curds and pretzels — not to mention the everlasting fudge bottom pie (a Chef Carson Gulley original and masterpiece) — the food students find on campus has always been prepared thoughtfully and with care. Read through to see one of Housing's very own pastry chefs prepare a fudge bottom pie.

Maintenance Minute: How Housing Staff Clear Snow & Ice

During the colder months of the year, our Facilities staff are ready to keep the sidewalks and entryways around the residence halls and dining units clear and safe for you to walk on. Safety is our top priority, and all hands are on deck when snow starts falling. Learn more about what happens behind the scenes while clearing snow and ice.

Inclusive Language: Fatphobia & Diet Culture

In the Inclusive Language Series this week, we're learning more about fatphobia and diet culture. "Fat" isn’t a bad word. However, our environments are created and maintained to exclude fat bodies and perpetuate fatphobia. Fatphobia impacts all people, whether that is seen in inaccessible spaces or diet culture. We can learn how to create more accessible spaces and interactions that deconstructs fatphobia in our society.

A No to Nicotine is a Yes to Yourself

At UW–Madison, almost 1 in 3 undergraduate students have used tobacco or nicotine delivery products at least once. As part of No Nicotine November, UHS invites you to reflect on your relationship with nicotine and explore resources on and off campus to help you quit.

Managing Burnout

Academic culture pushes us to strive for success, and balancing work, personal life, academic expectations, and extracurriculars can get overwhelming. Checking in with yourself and managing stress is a critical way to avoid getting burnt out. Learn more about what burnout is and what you can do to prevent it so you can keep striving for success in a healthy and mindful manner.