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 where you can bask in blooms this spring. UW–Madison’s greenhouse team works with the Division of Facilities Planning and …
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 these challenges and understand their rights, the Office of Human Resources has created the Employee Guide to Job or Income …
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 Book Award winner for fiction, James invites reflection on race, freedom, and storytelling. Through Go Big Read, campus provides plenty …
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 for everyone living and working on the isthmus. The City of Madison manages over 280 parks and over 6,000 acres …
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 flowers, trees, and water features. They have drop-in bouquet classes most weekends. The Botany Garden and Greenhouses: There is a …
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 Valley State University Libraries in Michigan and his colleague Hazel McClure. Jon, an iSchool graduate and a one-time research intern …
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 nook known as Niche 11 that holds a scattering of student-designed seating as well as a slim collection of art …
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 Season This Month Seasonal Food Guide CSA Guides: Fairshare CSA Coalition – Find the right CSA for you farm search …
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 Check out trail options through the Wisconsin State Park Snowshoe Trails: Devil’s Lake, The Glacial Drumlin State Trail, The Ice Age …