#LiveWithBucky Weekly
News for residents of the University Residence Halls at UW–Madison
April 21, 2026
2026 ROSE Award winners
 
Congratulations, ROSE Award Winners!
Every year, University Housing celebrates the top-performing 1% of our student employees at the Recognition of Student Employee (ROSE) Award ceremony. This year, 23 students were recognized for their outstanding work performance and contributions to Housing. We’d like to give out a huge shoutout to this year’s winners, and thank them for all they do to keep the Housing locations you know and love running smoothly!
View This Year's Winners
 
 
 
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Housing Question of the Week
In this special edition of #LiveWithBucky Weekly, we're happy to announce a new Housing Question of the Week segment! The idea is simple: We'll pose a Housing related trivia question, and you scroll through the newsletter to find the answer at the end! We'll start off with an easy one:
Which Housing residence hall was most recently built?
A. Dejope
B. Lowell
C. Leopold
 
4. Ogg
 
 
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Awareness Around Mifflin Street Block Party
An annual community event, the Mifflin Street Block Party, is set to take place on Saturday, April 25. Although this is not a University-sponsored event, we do see a large number of students who choose to attend. During this time, guest restrictions, check-in stations, and extra staff will be in place in some of the residence halls. We encourage you to make responsible choices this weekend for your safety and for the safety of your residence hall community.
 
 
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Maintenance Minute: Doing Your Laundry
Whether you're new to doing your own laundry in college or have tons of experience, Maintenance has a few tips for you to keep your clothes clean and keep the washers and dryers from developing problems. Be sure to review signage posted in your laundry room for instructions on using the machines. If using pod or sheet detergent, put your detergent in the washing machine with your clothes instead of the detergent dispenser tray to avoid clogging the machine. Do not use Purex 3-in-one detergent as it clogs the water outlet strainer!
More General Laundry Tips  
 
 
 
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Thrive During Finals Season with UHS
Test Anxiety & DIY Wellness Kits
Tuesday, April 28 | 4 – 6:00 p.m. | Union South
Feeling extra stressed this finals season? University Health Services Thrive Workshops are offered through the end of the semester to help students build skills to support academic performance, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Coming up is a session focused on test anxiety with the option to create your own DIY wellness kit to help manage stress and anxiety during exams. If this is the type of support you’re looking for, consider this opportunity to work with a UHS Mental Health provider just in time for exam week. 
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Throwback Photo of the Week
Campus bus photo from UW Digital Collections
~ 1976
This photo showcases an old-school UW Campus bus headed toward Memorial Union. In other words, a glimpse into what we now call "The 80!"
 
 
 
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Wisconsin Weekdays
Adopt a Succulent
Tuesday, April 21
12:30 – 2 p.m.
Conference Room 1112 | Dejope
Join us and pick up a new plant for spring time! Paint a mini pot for your succulent, relax before finals, and take hope an adoption certificate!
 
Book Box Decorating
Wednesday, April 22
7 – 8:30 p.m.
1st Floor B107 | Carson's
Make your book shelf come to life with a book that secretly has no pages! Decorate your book box with paints and trinkets for a personal touch!
 
Paint & Personalize: Brushes
Thursday, April 23
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Classroom 1110 | Dejope
Spend the evening with us and decorate a hair brush to your liking! Paint a plain hairbrush with the design of your dreams.
Letters to Yourself
Tuesday, April 28
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Classroom 1 | Witte
Join us for this creative and reflective event where you can write a personal letter to your future self. Use our guided prompts to explore your current thoughts and goals.
 
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Wisconsin Late Night
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CCE Events
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Dining Events
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Join Wisconsin Singers!
Video Audition Deadline: Saturday, April 25
Calling all singers, dancers, musicians and technical theatre enthusiasts! Wisconsin Singers has opened up their 2026-27 Audition Call for students looking to join a fully staged original Broadway-style touring production. Members rehearse weekly on campus before taking the show on the road to represent UW-Madison through performance, workshops, and community engagement.
 
 
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Housing Question of the Week Answer: C
The most recently built residence hall is Leopold! It was constructed in 2013 shortly after Dejope (2012).
 
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Residence Hall Events
4/21 | Adopt a Succulent (WWD)
4/22 | Earth Day Lunch
4/22 | Book Box Decorating
4/23 | Paint & Personalize: Brushes
4/23 | Mo' Money, No Problems
4/24 | FIFA World Cup Lunch
4/24 | Late Night Ice Skate
4/25 | Adopt a Succulent (WLN)
4/27 | Fruit Smoothie Day
4/28 | Letters to Yourself
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Campus & Local Events
4/17 – 4/23 | Earth Fest
4/21 | Fireside Chat
4/22 | Earth Week Swapathon
4/22 | Lavender Seed Distribution
4/24 | Silent Disco Night
4/25 | Dash for Down Syndrome
4/26 | Scenic Stroll
4/26 | WUD Game Night
4/28 | Intro to Canoeing
4/28 | Team Trivia at the Sett
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