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 …
Campus and Community Activities
Round up of activities and fun things to do
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 …