Tag: Housing

Volunteers needed for Housing move-out recycling

As the end of the semester quickly approaches, the UW–Madison Division of University Housing is asking for volunteers to help residents and their families properly recycle and donate unwanted items. With more than 7,400 students preparing to move out of the university residence halls, it adds up to a lot of items! Each year, University …

Dining centers may start accepting food stamps

A plan in progress to accept SNAP benefits at campus dining halls and markets starting in the fall would make UW–Madison the first college in the country to accept food stamps at cafeterias.

University Housing takes sustainable move-out to a national stage

by Jill Sakai UW–Madison efforts to reduce housing move-out waste – and give students a real-world opportunity to learn about sustainability – are headed to a national stage this week. by Jill Sakai UW–Madison efforts to reduce housing move-out waste – and give students a real-world opportunity to learn about sustainability – are headed to …

Leaving a legacy of sustainability in UW–Madison Housing

by Jill Sakai As Laura Shere nears her last day working at UW–Madison, one of her final contributions has been to ensure that University Housing’s commitment to sustainability is itself sustainable. by Jill Sakai As Laura Shere nears her last day working at UW–Madison, one of her final contributions has been to ensure that University …

Refill, rehydrate, reduce waste!

Every new Badger moving into a UW–Madison residence hall this fall received a high-quality reusable bottle to reduce the waste associated with bottled water. We’re so happy to partner with University Housing and their commitment to sustainability!

Meet the Interns!

June 28, 2016 | by Madeline Fischer A new summer means a new team of Office of Sustainability interns. From sophomores to seniors, this group of talented undergraduates brings a diverse range of experiences and majors to their efforts to improve campus sustainability. June 28, 2016 | by Madeline Fischer A new summer means a …

Volunteer during residence hall move-out

April 26, 2016 | by University Housing staff As more than 7,400 students prepare to move out of the university residence halls, the UW–Madison Division of University Housing is asking for volunteers to help residents and their families say goodbye sustainably to items they no longer need. April 26, 2016 | by University Housing staff …

Second Sustainability Lunch HOUR highlights campus receipt reduction and waste management and conservation policy

April 14, 2014 | by Sarah Olson The Wisconsin Union and University Housing could save more than $700,000 combined if they stopped printing individual transaction receipts for the next 15 years, according to research presented at the Sustainability Lunch HOUR (Highlight of Undergraduate Research) March 28. April 14, 2014 | by Sarah Olson The Wisconsin …