🏠🦡 | Best Room Contest Winner; National Student Employment Week; UHS Services

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

April 14, 2026

Best Room Contest winner promotional banner

Congratulations, Best Room Contest Winners!

What makes for the best room? Ask Abbey, Madeline, Kiera, & Jillian in Sellery! Inspired by their favorite color pink and love for UW-Madison, their room is cozy, relaxing, and cohesive while still showcasing their different personalities. By winning, they'll each take home $550 in University Book Store and IKEA gift cards! Congratulations, Abbey, Madeline, Kiera, & Jillian!

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Upcoming UHS Events

No Cost Vaccines

Available Vaccines: Measles (MMR), Meningitis ACWY, Meningitis B

UHS is currently offering these vaccines at no cost for students recommended to receive them based on vaccination status and personal situation. To receive a free vaccine, call UHS at 608-265-5600 (option 1) or book an appointment online in MyUHS.

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Medication Take Back

April 21, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Dejope

April 23, 4 – 6:00 p.m. | The Nick

Drop off unused, unwanted, or expired medications at these medication take-back events hosted by UHS and UWPD. Both prescription and over-the-counter medications are accepted. Responsible medication disposal protects the environment and those around you.

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Engage With Your Environment at Earth Fest

Friday, April 17 – Thursday, April 23

A multi-day celebration of sustainability with 50+ events (and counting!) hosted by 25+ student groups, 30+ departments, units, and divisions, and 8 schools and colleges.

Dive into groundbreaking research or dig in the dirt as you pot your own plant. Sift and winnow the latest research or sort and filter recyclables. Make career connections for your future or master sustainable techniques for your home at Earth Fest!

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Happy National Student Employment Week!

The second full week in April is celebrated by the National Student Employment Association as National Student Employment Week. To celebrate UW-Madison student employees, a variety of free campus wide in-person events are available all this week to recognize and acknowledge the hard work that talented student employees do.

~ 1979

In this special throwback we can see what is presumed to be a Badger in a radio booth working for the student radio station, which at the time was broadcasting out of the residence halls! Did you know that the UW-Madison student-run radio station is still alive and well? Tune into WSUM today!

Wisconsin Weekdays

DIY Self Care Kit

Tuesday, April 14

4 – 5:30 p.m.

Classroom 1 | Witte

Stop by and build your own personalized wellness kit with tea, snacks, face masks, and stress relief tools. Prioritize your wellbeing and save this kit for stressful times!

Pipe Cleaner Party

Wednesday, April 15

6 – 7:30 p.m.

Classroom 1 | Sellery

Join us for a creative evening of pipe cleaner crafting! Use colorful pipe cleaners to design cute animals or quirky decor while relaxing and connecting with friends.

Emergency Wellness Kits

Thursday, April 16

4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Classroom 1 | Witte

Take a break from studying to focus on personal wellness! Choose a kit of essentials, like deodorant or other hygiene items, to keep in your backpack for emergency situations.