Nearly everyone on campus is familiar with the eye-catching begonia W at the southern edge of the Humanities Building, or the red-and-yellow tulips that dot Bascom Hill. But there are other places on or near …
Campus and Community Activities
Round up of activities and fun things to do
Campus Resources for Job or Income Loss
The news of job or income loss can come with feelings of stress and uncertainty. How can I prepare? What happens to my health insurance? What do I do now? To help UW–Madison staff navigate …
Go Big with Books This Fall
This Year’s Go Big Read Selection: James by Percival Everett The 2025 Go Big Read book, James, reimagines Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man. The 2024 National …
A Sampling of Madison Activities in the Summer
Madison is a vibrant city that comes alive in the summer, offering a wide range of activities and events for all ages. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or lively entertainment, there’s something …
Campus Gardens and Greenspaces-Take a Nature Break
Allen Centennial Garden Located at 620 Babcock Drive, this garden is open daily from dawn until dusk, is free to visit, and is a lovely spot to find a bench and just enjoy the beautiful …
Book Notes
At a library conference earlier this year a roundtable discussion, Management in the Age of Anti-Productivity: Anti-Perfectionism and Sustainable Workloads, was facilitated by Jon Jeffryes, Associate Dean of Curriculum, Research, and User Services at Grand …
Sun Spots
Top five campus locations to get some light therapy this spring. The Chazen Museum of Art offers two light-filled spaces for visitors. Afternoon sunlight streams through the southern-facing, floor-to-ceiling window of the 2nd floor reading …
Guide to Seasonal Wisconsin Produce – Spring 2024
A starter list of options for in-season produce and CSA resources. Travel Wisconsin Seasonal Produce Wisconsin Harvest of The Month Chart of Seasonal Availability of Wisconsin Vegetables Wisconsin Harvest Calendar Healthy Seasonal Produce: What’s in …
Winter Activities
12th Annual Frozen Assets Festival, February 3-4 Guess when the lakes are going to freeze highlight Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing City of Madison Parks cross-country skiing page The Madison Nordic Ski Club offers area trail maps and trail conditions …