Housing Highlights
April 21, 2021
Facilities staff

Update to Employee Furlough Program

Last week, the Chancellor shared with UW-Madison employees a change to the employee furlough program that was implemented in January. Furlough obligations will be reduced by one day (8-hour equivalent) for all faculty and staff. Read More...

Make Purchases with ShopUW+

ShopUW+, UW System’s new purchasing and payables platform, was launched on April 16. The system provides benefits for everyone who works in the UW System. ShopUW+ replaces Shop@UW and will make it easier to place and track orders, and will reduce the time spent searching, buying, and approving purchases. Complete your Canvas training to best utilize this new platform. A link to the new ShopUW+ platform can now be found on the Housing Hub home page. Read More...

Be a Recycling Volunteer!

As students prepare to move out of the residence halls, University Housing is asking for volunteers to help residents and their families say goodbye sustainably to items they no longer need. Be a rover driver, a rover assistant, or a site volunteer, and help save items from going to a landfill. Sign Up...
Take the Dining Plan Survey
Take the Dining Plan Survey
We want to hear from you! University Housing Dining is looking for feedback on their dining plans and your experience this year. Complete the survey before May 2nd, and help guide the dining plan structure and experience for future years, residents, and staff.
Hidden Heroes of University Housing
Hidden Heroes of University Housing
"Ultimately, essential employees in University Housing work to foster safe living environments in which undergraduate students can learn, grow and make friends," The Daily Cardinal writes about University Housing's staff working to support residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More...

Dinner by Dining: Chicken Cacciatore

This week's savory Dinner by Dining meal features chicken cacciatore, focaccia bread, roasted brussel sprouts with balsamic glaze, linguini, and carrot cake. Don't forget, you can add on Sushi Platters made fresh to-order by our expert Sushi Chefs to your weekly featured meal or order them as a standalone meal. Orders for April 28th are open now! Read More...

Get to Know Housing Staff: Tish Duffey

Get to know fellow staff and learn more about what they do! This week's profile features Tish Duffey, who is an Upholsterer in Residence Hall Facilities. Read More...

What to Expect This Summer on Campus

With summer just around the corner, and planning for our return to campus for the fall underway, some activities at UW-Madison will change after the end of spring semester. These modifications are informed by increasing vaccination rates, combined with more opportunities to be outside due to better weather. Read More...
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