Fall Break Information & Hours

Over fall break, all residence halls will be open without extra charge from November 24 – 27 for residents who choose to remain on campus. During this time, limited staff in Housing and on campus will be available. Desk and dining hours will also be altered over these days, so take a look at hours and other good-to-know information so you're prepared. We hope you have a wonderful few days off!

Inclusive Language: Fatphobia & Diet Culture

In the Inclusive Language Series this week, we're learning more about fatphobia and diet culture. "Fat" isn’t a bad word. In fact, it’s a term that’s being reclaimed by people who identify as fat to challenge the predominant use of the word in mostly negative contexts. We can learn to recognize how environments are created and maintained to exclude fat bodies and how we can keep that in mind to create spaces and interactions that serve all.

Improve Your Writing

As the end of the semester approaches, you likely have many projects, papers, and exams coming your way. Thankfully, the Writing Center is here to help with your writing! You can make an individual appointment, attend a drop-in writing group, or check out one of their workshops! Whichever you choose, staff are ready to help you succeed.

Native November Dance Social

MadTown Singers, the Native drum group on campus, is hosting a dance social on Bascom Hill tomorrow, November 22 as part of Native November on campus. If you have it, feel free to come dressed in regalia, and if you don't, that is alright. Please come anyway! All style dancers are welcome.

Last Week for Dining Survey

Let us know what you think! Share your opinions about dining with us in our Customer Satisfaction Survey by Wednesday, November 23. You could win $100 added to your Wiscard! See the email sent earlier to your wisc.edu account for your personal survey login code.

Set Yourself Up for Success

At a job with University Housing, you'd work in a diverse workplace with people of every age and make many friends and connections that will last a lifetime. In any of our positions, you’d gain a variety of skills such as problem solving, cultural competencies, how to integrate into a work culture, handling conflict, and so many more. These skills will help you succeed academically, in your career post-college, and for the rest of your life. Apply today!

Discover Your UW Paths

Belong, explore, and become at UW–Madison. INTER-LS 139 is a 1-credit course offered this spring for first-year, undecided students exploring majors in any school or college. With a small class setting, personal reflections and exploration, and activities, you'll leave the class with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to best succeed at the university.

The Open Seat, Striving to Alleviate Food Insecurity

The Open Seat at UW–Madison supplies any student in need with free boxes of food packed and distributed by Second Harvest Foodbank. Options vary weekly, but various quantities of produce, dairy, and dry goods are typically available. If the Open Seat is unable to meet all of your needs, there are other food resources on campus available.

Winter Already? Snow Way!

The season’s first snowfall feathered onto campus starting last Tuesday, giving everything a pretty white frosting just in time for the holidays. There wasn’t much accumulation, but it was a taste of the winter to come. Check out photos from across campus, and stay warm!