🏠🦡 | Best Room Contest; Measles Vaccine Clinics; Spring UHS Services

News for residents of the University Residence Halls at UW–Madison

February 10, 2026

Image of the 2025 Best Room Contest winners

Enter the Best Room Contest

February 15 – March 8

Finalist Prize: $25 University Book Store gift card per room resident

Grand Prize: $300 University Book Store and $250 IKEA gift cards per room resident

Have an awesome room you want to show off? Enter University Housing’s annual Best Room Contest and put your room-decorating skills to the test. Winners will earn prizes, have their rooms professionally photographed, and have their rooms declared best on campus! Applications open this Sunday, February 15th.

See How to Enter, Rules, & Previous Winners

Measles Vaccine Clinics

Wednesday, February 11 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Bakke | Classrooms 1 & 2

Thursday, February 12 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Nick | Courts 1 & 2

UHS is hosting measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine clinics for students who are unprotected against measles or unsure of their vaccination status. Appointments are recommended, but drop-in vaccinations are available.

Make an Appointment & Learn More

Throwback Photo of the Week

Photo of the UW-Madison class of 1901 enjoying a Valentine's Day celebration

~1897 – 1901

A lovely Valentine’s Day celebration, brought to you by the UW-Madison class of 1901!

Wisconsin Weekdays

Flower Lantern Fest

Wednesday, 2/11

Classroom 1 (135) | Sellery

Unwind, get crafty, and create a glowing piece of decor using pressed flowers and soft lights.

New Year, New Bingo

Thursday, 2/12

Classroom 1 (116) | Witte

Design your own bingo card as a creative and exciting way to track and work toward new achievements.

Wisconsin Late Night

CCE Events

CCE Healthy Habits That Stick event graphic

Dining Events

Ross' Almost Spring Family Meal event graphic

Decorate Your Own Valentine's Cookie event graphic

Find Support with Spring Mental Health Services

Everyone deserves to take care of their mental health. This Spring, UHS is offering an updated array of support resources. Explore provided services in-person by attending the Annual Mental Health Resource Fair.

Support Services

UHS will be continuing to provide services such as Let’s Talk , Group Counseling, Wellness Workshops, Thrive Workshops, Chillax with UHS, with updated focus areas and an additional Senior Class Series.

Mental Health Services Events

Resource Fair

Tuesday, February 10 | 5pm - 7pm

Bakke

Connect with student-led organizations and learn about services offered by UHS, all while enjoying pizza and free giveaways!

Spring 2026 Student Org Fair event graphic

Reminder: Attend the Student Org Fair

Tuesday, February 10 | 5:00 – 8:00pm

Kohl Center

The 2026 Spring Student Organization Fair is here! With hundreds of student organizations participating, take advantage of this great opportunity to learn more about student organizations that are active on campus, meet new people, and get free things!

Spring 2026 Career & Internship Fair event graphic

Reminder: Explore the Career & Internship Fair

Wednesday, February 11th – Thursday, February 12th | 4:00 - 7:00pm

Union South

The Spring campus-wide Career and Internship Fair is now quickly approaching! Connect with employers and learn about full-time positions and internships across a variety of interest areas. Remember to bring your business casual attire and stay ahead by viewing the employers that will be present each day!