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November 3, 2026
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Work with Dining!

Looking for flexible part-time work? University Housing Dining is hiring! If you’re on the hunt for some extra income, working with Dining could be the perfect option. With wages starting at $15 or more, schedules that work around your classes, and no experience necessary for most positions, this is a great way to build your professional skills, explore opportunities, and connect with the campus community.
Apply today 
 
 
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Tell us about your dining experience

☑️ Complete the survey by: Sunday, November 15
Over at Housing Dining, we want to ensure we’re serving you the best we can. Take our fall Customer Satisfaction Survey by November 15 and let us know how things have been going. In exchange for your feedback, you’ll earn a chance to win a $100 deposit to your student account!
Take the survey  
 
 
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Returning Residents: Choose your room!

🗓️ Room Selection: November 2 – November 5
If you indicated “yes” on your Notice of Intent and received a confirmation email with an assigned room selection time, you have until November 5 to choose your room for the 2027-2028 school year in My UW Housing. If in a roommate group, a group leader should select and confirm a room appropriate for everyone. Be sure to choose a room by the deadline to confirm your return to Housing. 
Select a room in My UW Housing
 
 
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Throwback photo of the week

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🗓️ ~ 1950s
Enjoy this 50s image of students cooking together in their residence hall! Is this your sign to cook up something delicious for you and your roommates?
 
 
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Don't forget to vote

🗓️ Election Day: Tuesday, November 3 (today!)
⏰ Polls Open: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Election Day is officially here! Find your polling location and cast your vote today. Not registered? Bring your identification and/or proof of residence to your polling place to make sure you’re eligible. Happy voting, Badgers!
Explore voting resources 
 
 
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Bucky's Social Spotlight

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🎶 Lets play some baseball and get some home runs! 🎶 Check out this recap of the MLB pop-up at Four Lakes where we rooted for the Brewers with our favorite game day foods. Congrats to the Milwaukee Brewers on the World Series win!
View the post on Instagram
 
 
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Upcoming Housing events

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Paint by Number Night

🗓️ Tuesday, November 3
⏰ 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Witte, Room 112
Stop by for a simple yet rewarding paint night with snacks. Choose a paint by number canvas, relax, hang out, and paint away!
 

DIY Fabric Garlands

🗓️ Thursday, November 5
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Witte, Room 116
Create a fabric garland to liven up your space. String together fabrics to make a colorful peace of decor. Craft to your heart’s content and stay for snacks. 
 

DIY Accessory Bar

🗓️ Wednesday, November 4
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Sellery , Room 135
Decorate your own accessories from headbands to hair brushes and other fun items. Choose materials and designs to match your personal style!
 
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Wisconsin Late Night

 
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Self-Care Bingo

🗓️ Friday, November 6
⏰ 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
📍 Dejope, Lake Mendota Room
A night of luck and lots of groceries! Play bingo for a chance to win snacks, treats, and other fun items. Bring your game face and leave with supplies. 
 
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Origami Night

🗓️ Saturday, November 7
⏰ 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
📍 Gordon, 2nd Floor
Come unwind and learn the art of origami! From paper cranes to cool custom creations, WLN has all the supplies to get you started, no experience needed!
 
 
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Dining

 
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Eastern European Celebration

🗓️ Friday, November 6
⏰ 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Four Lakes Market
Take your taste buds on a trip through Eastern Europe. Stop by Four Lakes for dinner to discover regional favorites and new flavors including chicken paprikash, apple cider pork, currywurst, and much more!
 
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Center for Cultural Enrichment

 
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Rest & Reset: A Sleepover for Self-Care

🗓️ Thursday, November 5
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Witte, Room 125
Join the CCE for conversation, midnight munchies, and self-care activities! Create your own sleep hygiene kit, eat snacks, and discuss sleep habits to prioritize personal wellness in college.
 
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A World of Scents: Perfume Oil Workshop

🗓️ Monday, November 9
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Witte, Room 125
Explore different scents while creating your own personalized perfume oil. Stop by the CCE to discuss how fragrances connect to different cultures, traditions, and experiences. Sandwiches and drinks provided!
 
 
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Bucky's burning question

Who is Witte Residence Hall named after?
 
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Edwin Witte! A renowned economist, Witte studied as a UW–Madison undergraduate and PhD student from 1909–1927 and became a professor in 1933. His achievements led to his position as an executive director of the U.S Committee for Economic Security, where he would lead the development of the Social Security Act of 1935. For hard work at UW–Madison and his pioneering of Social Security, Witte was named in his honor in 1964.
 
 
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Featured campus events & activities

 
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Celebrate Native November

This past Sunday kicked off Native November! Join the Indigenous Student Center (ISC) and the Indigenous Student Center Coalition this month to celebrate in community. This year’s theme, Indigenous Ways of Knowing, reflects how sacred knowledge has been passed down to connect individuals, communities, and cultures with the land. The ISC invites the entire community to learn, listen, and reflect on these ideas through a variety of activities.
Check out the full schedule of events 
 
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Attend the First-Gen Week Celebration Reception

🗓️ Monday, November 9
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
📍 The Red Gym (On Wisconsin)
Wrap up First-Gen Week with a Celebration Reception including food, presentations, art activities, and networking opportunities. Celebrate the amazing accomplishments of all our first-generation Badgers! All first-gens are welcome to share presentations showing off their proudest college achievements.
RSVP for the reception 
 
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Engage in Interfaith Dialogue with local Baha'is

🗓️ Monday, November 9
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
📍 The Red Gym
Join the Center for Interfaith Dialogue for dinner and a meaningful talk focusing on a recent open letter from the Baha'is of the United States. Dialogue topics will include the role of faith in collective wellbeing, navigating polarization, and finding points of unity.
 
 
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The week ahead

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Residence Hall events

11/3 | Paint by Number Night
11/4 | DIY Accessory Bar
11/5 | DIY Fabric Garlands
11/5 | Sleepover for Self-Care
11/6 | Eastern European Dinner
11/6 | Self-Care Bingo
11/7 | Origami Night
11/9 | Perfume Oil Workshop
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Campus & Local Events

11/3 | Election Day
11/4 | Book Talking Circle
11/5 | Dogs on Call
11/6 | Midwest Spelling Bee
11/7 | Tree Planting
11/8 | Nature Hike
11/9 | First-Gen Reception
11/9  | Interfaith Dialogue
 
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