University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: April 2020

8 ways to live sustainably on a college budget

(Photo by Lauren Justice / UW-Madison) Happy Earth Day! The celebration of Earth Day is an annual global event that supports environmental protection and was started by UW-Madison alumnus and Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson. To celebrate Earth Day this year, we’re focusing on how to support your wellbeing by protecting your environment. One of the …

Navigating the grocery store while social distancing

Making the decision to grocery shop these days should come with careful consideration. While we make an effort to socially and physically distance ourselves from others, the days of running to the store for a few items have vanished. Instead, we’re setting our sights on getting the most out of the food we already have …

At-home activities for Jr. Active Badgers

While we’re all navigating this time of social distancing and staying at home, we’ve put together a list of activities and resources for your Jr. Active Badger to read, move, play, learn, and travel (virtually)! Reading Brooklyn Library: Brooklyn Library’s Virtual Story Time and Virtual Programming is a great opportunity for parents and kids to …

Strategies for setting a schedule at home

(Photo by Jeff Miller / UW-Madison) Anyone else starting to forget what day it is? In the past few weeks, “social distancing” has become a common phrase in our homes and on TV, the internet, and social media. And for good reason—making sure you remain healthy and safe is a priority, and staying home is …