#LiveWithBucky Weekly
News for residents of the University Residence Halls at UW–Madison
March 3, 2026
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Gordon Renovations Begin
March 2026 – August 2026
Starting this week, renovations begin at the Gordon Dining & Event Center to expand seating capacity, improve customer flow, and upgrade the dish room. Renovations will also include a remodel of the Flamingo Run convenience store and changes to some entrances. Gordon will remain open through the spring semester, but you may notice some noise, disruption, and service changes. The project is expected to be completed before Fall 2026 move-in.
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Last Chance to Win: Enter the Best Room Contest!
Deadline to Enter: Sunday, March 8 @ 11:59 p.m.
Think you have the best room? Time is running out to share your room-decorating skills with the masses! Enter the Best Room Contest before the end of the day this Sunday and secure your chance of winning up to $575 worth of prizes per room resident from the University Book Store and IKEA!
Enter the Best Room Contest 
 
 
 
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Celebrate MENA Heritage Month
This week marks the kick off of Middle Eastern North African (MENA) Heritage month and campus-wide festivities! Engage in a variety of activities led by the MENA Heritage Month Collective and the Multicultural Student Center that align with this year’s theme, Constellations of MENA: Illuminating Traditions and Shared Light.
View MENA Heritage Month Activities
 
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Expanded Vaccine Clinics
Friday, March 6 & Thursday, March 12
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Need a vaccine or unsure of your vaccination status? UHS is partnering with Walgreens to provide vaccine clinics with appointments and support to assist with your vaccination concerns. Measles (MMR), Meningitis ACWY, and Meningitis B vaccines will be available at the East Campus Mall Walgreens location, with UHS staff onsite to help students understand and navigate their options. 
Schedule an Appointment
 
 
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Get Ready for Spring Break
Spring Break is right around the corner! While all residence halls will remain open throughout Spring Break, it's still important to plan ahead. If you're thinking of leaving campus, consider parking, bus routes, and traffic in your arrangements. Have questions? Contact your House Fellow or Residence Life Coordinator.  
 View all Spring Break Information
 
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Maintenance Minute: Thanks, Custodians!
While you may not see them all the time, custodians have a huge role in helping you feel comfortable where you live. Whether vacuuming hallways, cleaning and restocking bathrooms, tending to maintenance requests, or simply giving a smile or wave as you pass by, all custodians deserve a heartfelt shoutout and thank you.
 
 
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Throwback Photo of the Week
Photo of a group of students studying at the Memorial Union Terrace
~ 1987
It's midterm season again! Romanticize your studying like these students from the late 80s, grouped together prepping for exams at the Memorial Union Terrace!
 
 
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Wisconsin Weekdays
Time Management IRL
Tuesday, March 3
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 1112 | Dejope
Come and discuss ways to manage and schedule your time to keep up with the busy aspects of life.
Dream Job Journaling
Wednesday, March 4
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
1st Floor (B107) | Carson's
Take time to think about your future career while decorating a journal with clippings that will inspire you.
Planning Your Future
Thursday, March 5
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Classroom 1110 | Dejope
Decorate a planner designed to your liking and track goals for future semesters or careers.
Glow-Up Goals Night
Wednesday, March 10
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Classroom 1 | Witte
An interactive event where you can reflect on your academic, wellness, and personal goals for the semester.
 
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Wisconsin Late Night
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CCE Events
All events in Room 125 | Witte
Planting Seeds to Success
Tuesday, March 3
6:45 – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for beaded plant making where we'll talk about study habits and how to apply a growth mindset to your education and beyond.
Collective Care in Action
Thursday, March 5
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Assemble care kits with us and write letters for individuals experiencing housing insecurity. We'll then have an informative discussion over cookies.
Coffee Beans & Black Queens
Tuesday, March 10
6:45 – 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a night at our third annual program designed to empower Black women through intentional dialogue and collective accountability.
View the Full March Schedule at the CCE 
 
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Dining Events
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Get Moving with Active Badger Day
Thursday, March 5
Join Rec Well and other campus partners for a day of opportunities to play hard, get fit, and live well. Inspired by National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day, Active Badger Day is an annual spring event designed to bring you a range of activities pertaining to sports and exercise, nutrition, and overall wellness. Activities run throughout the day to get you up and doing whatever gets you moving! 
View the Full Schedule 
 
 
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Artists Needed: Survivor Gallery
Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 30
Submit Artwork By: Sunday, March 15
In preparation for Sexual Assault Awareness month, UHS invites student survivors to submit artwork to the “Reflect” gallery, survivor art-based gallery that will be hosted as part of UHS’s Connect & Reflect. This series of events and spaces are for survivors of sexual violence and allies to reclaim campus, find community, and reduce stigma around survivorship. If you are a survivor of sexual violence, you are welcome to submit pieces that represent your experience.
Submit Your Artwork  
 
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Residence Hall Events
3/3 | Time Management IRL
3/3 | Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Dinner
3/4 | Dream Job Journaling
3/5 | Active Badger Meals
3/5 | Planning Your Future!
3/6 | DIY Glass Magnets
3/7 | Origami Night
3/9 | Meatball Day
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Campus & Local Events
3/3 | Chain Cleaning & Maintenance
3/4 | Global Café
3/4 | Neuropride's Lego Block Party
3/5 | Active Badger Day
3/5 | Peer-Support with Badger Supports
3/6 | Student Vaccine Clinics
3/7 | Multi-Game Archipelago
3/9 | Dogs on Call
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