News for residents of the University Residence Halls at UW–Madison
February 24, 2026
The Best Room Contest is Now Open!
Deadline to Enter: Sunday, March 8 @ 11:59 p.m.
Think you have the best room? Now’s your chance to prove it! University Housing’s annual Best Room Contest is now live for you to 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!
Warmer Wisconsin months are coming soon! As many of us look forward to spending more time outside, Facilities staff will begin to turn off the heat
in our residence halls. This usually happens in mid-April but depends on how the weather progresses. If you are too warm in your room before the heat is turned off, you are encouraged to open a window. A spring breeze might be refreshing!
Interested in improving your mental and physical wellbeing this semester? Curious about campus recreation facilities but not sure where to start? Around the Recis a low-barrier challenge designed for students to try new activities and build healthy routines in different Rec Well programs and spaces. Earn points for partaking in activities and be rewarded for your participation!
Throwback Photo of the Week
ca. 1950
Did you know that roasting hot dogs in the Memorial Union fireplace was relatively common practice in the 1950s? These prospective students attending what we now know as
SOAR can be seen doing just that!
Looking to build your mental health support network? The Student Mental Health Hub Open House provided byBadger Supports is a great opportunity to learn about peer-to-peer mental health resources on campus. Tour the space, pick up free food and items, learn about peer support options, and connect with professionals to explore careers in mental health.
