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UNIVERSITY APARTMENTS NEWSNovemeber 2018

Lucky me! I work for a team of managers that support and encourage their staff to participate in workshops and events in the interest of making us happier and healthier. It works. Every fall I attend the Annual Wellness Symposium at Union South and I always come back to work the next day full of ideas of how to “spread the good stuff around.”This year’s theme was: A Day of Resilience and Well Being. Given the global chaos we are all suffering under, who doesn’t need that? The key-note speaker, Laura Putnam, author of Workplace Wellness that Works, echoed what I’ve been feeling for decades. If you are overwhelmed with life, school, work, kids or any combination of such, often the first step out of that is physical activity.For decades I struggled with crippling depression and self-condemnation. The only response to that which “felt” right was to bake a cake, eat half of it, lay in bed sick and miserable, then get up and eat the other half if the cake. I am sorry now to say that all of my relationships and life goals suffered from that response, until I found the courage to put my shoes on and take a walk in the woods. Then a yoga class. Then cycling the hundreds of miles of bike trails around Dane County.In her book, Putnam gives the grim statistics about our

burgeoning obesity/diabetes/heart disease epidemic and how up to this point, very few Wellness Initiatives have been successful. Why? Because we don’t have an appreciation for how varied our participants are, nor do we try to understand. Those of us who want to be wellness leaders at work often come at it from the “hey, sign up for this stretching class at 7 a.m., three days a week, and there will be a reward at the end.” It’s gonna take more than a free water bottle with a slick logo to convince a co-worker with three young kids, a dog and aging parents to participate in something like that.Instead, Putnam’s research found much better results when Wellness Leaders approached each person by expressing interest in their personal habits and struggles and by sharing some of their story. I know, I know, here we go with compassion, empathy and encouragement again.Those of you with kids at home should be able to relate to this, too. As a mother there were plenty of times I gathered all four of them together and announced “OK, starting tomorrow, we are going to blah blah blah”. It never worked because those four little geniuses were as different from each other as day and night and what worked for one could never work for all.So, how do we move forward from here? Slow down, take care of yourself, daily. Talk about it often with your work team, classmates, family. When someone you love is going through a hard time, offer a slow walk around the block and a compassionate ear instead of lunch at a burger bar. A burger and fries never made you healthier…why would it do that for someone else? Be an agent of change. Slow change.

WELLNESS SYMPOSIUM TAKEWAYSBy: Mary Murray

Cold Weather Tips. . 2

In Your Backyard . . 3

Getting Ready for the Cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

RM Reminders . . . . 4

Womens Expo . . . . 4

Zumba Schedule Changes . . . . . . . . . 4

New Parking Info . . 5

Free Family Museum Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Madison Market . . . 5

Holiday Kickoff . . . . 6

Community Center Holiday Hours . . . . . 6

Art fair . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Contact Us . . . . . . . 8

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: OUR NEWSLETTER IS GOING ELECTRONIC!Starting in January 2019, the University Apartment Newsletter will be sent through email. Please make sure that your email address is updated and on file with our Main Office.

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Cold Weather Tips at Nov. 14 SeminarHopefully everyone is having a great semester this fall, but a big test is coming. Winter in Wisconsin. Cold weather is upon us, and colder weather is coming. Are you ready? Are your kids ready? Is your car ready? On Nov. 14 we will have a Winter Preparedness Seminar at the Community Center in room 135, starting at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to join us to learn more about Wisconsin winters and being ready.One point I want to discuss here is young children in car seats and cold weather. It is important to strike the balance between keeping our kids warm and also safe while buckled in their car seat when driving this winter. Bulky coats, especially the puffy ones that have a slick outer shell, can create too much space between your child and their safety harness. This space may cause a child to literally fall out of their safety seat in the event of an accident. In a crash, air gets squeezed out of bulky winter wear leaving the harness too loose and therefore unsafe.

So when you get your kids ready for the next car trip this winter consider these tips:1. Warm up your car prior to bringing the kids to the car.2. Dress your child warmly, but remove their winter coat prior to strapping them into their car seat.3. Have your child wear their thinner fall or spring jacket as a “travel coat” when buckled in their car seat.4. Drape their winter jacket over them to keep them warm during the car ride.5. If their “travel coat” has a hood, be sure to put it up on their head to further reduce the bulk behind them and ensure a proper fit.6. Keep blankets or extra clothing in the car for emergencies. It is important that our kids are safe when traveling this winter, both warm and securely fastened in their car seats. Be sure to take these few extra steps to ensure both are happening. If you have questions be sure to take advantage of the Kohl’s Safety Center at the American Family Children’s Hospital just down the road from Eagle Heights. They have an amazing store of safe child products and can assist you with any car-seat related questions.Be sure to stay warm and safe. Don’t forget to join us, especially if this is your first Wisconsin winter, Nov. 14 at the Community Center for a conversation on winter clothing and winter driving.

Officer Terry Evans, University Apartments Community Officer Email: terryevans@wisc.edu Twitter: @UnivAptsUWPD 608-265-5717 or 608-262-2957

Cold Weather Tips at Nov. 14 Seminar

The story of human occupation along the southern shores of Lake Mendota begins more than 12,000 years ago—to around the time the last glaciers retreated from this area. We believe early people migrated to this area because of the lakes that provided bountiful hunting and fishing. Perhaps they were also attracted to the beauty of the landscape.The best known and most visible legacies of past native peoples at UW-Madison are the earthen burial mounds. There are four mound groups you can visit on the main campus, all but one of them located within the boundaries of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. The mounds were built between 350 and 2,800 years ago. The mounds probably served a number of purposes but the most obvious use was as a burial place. The most commonly found mound shapes are conical, oval and linear. “Effigy mounds” take the shape of recognizable animals such as birds, bears, water spirits and other animals. There are examples of effigy mounds just east of Willow Creek along the Howard Temin Lakeshore Path (a goose) and on Observatory Hill just north of Agriculture Hall (a bird and a unique two-tailed water spirit).

Unfortunately, over the past 150 years, many archaeological sites in the Madison area, including on campus, were destroyed by agricultural practices and building construction. The Lakeshore Nature Preserve safeguards these remaining sacred burial sites.To learn more and view the mounds in person you can join a free, family-friendly field trip on Nov. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. led by archeologist, Amy Rosebrough. Meet at UW parking lot 129. This field trip is sponsored by the Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve.

IN YOUR BACKYARD: INDIAN BURIAL MOUNDS

Every fall and winter, our mechanics are called to apartments because residents feel too cold. Here are some tips that address some common problems they find when they respond to a call about cold. Some will seem obvious for people used to living in a cold climate such as Wisconsin, but many of these will be new for arrivals from warmer places, or places with different heating systems.

Keep Your Windows Closed at All Times in the Cold Many residents come from climates where windows are always kept partially or completely open for fresh air. Some countries have heating systems where closed windows are considered dangerous or unhealthy. For our heating systems, the windows do not need to be kept open. Actually if your windows are open, even a very small amount, it will be hard to keep your home comfortable for you and it is not safe for the building water pipes. (In extreme cold, water pipes can freeze and burst open, causing considerable damage.)

Air Conditioners Must be Removed from the Wall Uncovered air conditioner “sleeves” in the wall do not provide any protection from the cold. Just as with open windows, it is impossible to keep your apartment warm unless the air conditioner is removed, and the covering replaced in the wall. If you had apartments staff install your air conditioner, removal is included in the fee you already paid. If you installed the air conditioner yourself, staff will

remove it and close up the opening for $25 (billed to your housing account). If you prefer to do the work yourself, you just need to remove the air conditioner unit, insulate the opening, and then replace the cover. If you no longer have the insulation that was in the sleeve when you moved in, Styrofoam or “batting” material can be purchased at a hardware store.

Keep Furniture Away from the Walls Our heating systems are radiant (i.e. they heat objects, not air as a conventional furnace). Therefore, furniture must not be obstructing your convectors (for example if your bed is obstructing your bedroom convectors, your room will be cold as the convector will be heating up the bed frame). Usually keeping furniture or other items 3 to 4 inches away from the convectors is sufficient.

You May Need to Wear Socks, and Keep Your Legs and Arms Covered Even When You are Indoors Many residents don’t think about needing to change their indoor clothing style in the winter, but it is essential. Even with your apartment at a warm temperature, you will probably not feel comfortable unless your feet, legs, and arms are covered. It takes some getting used to, if you are not accustomed to having to bundle up indoors.

GETTING READY FOR THE COLDFrom Our Mechanics

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RM (RESIDENT MANAGER) REMINDERSMAINTENANCE REQUESTS By Chris Barnes, Resident Manager, University Houses

At University Apartments, we are dedicated to making sure that any maintenance issues in your apartment are attended to in a timely manner. This post will assist you in submitting a work order for non-emergency repairs within your apartment unit and/or building. Please follow the steps below. If you are in need of an emergency repair (such as no water, falling water, or no heat in the winter) call or text the Resident Manager on-call at 608-444-9308.

SUBMITTING A WORK ORDER (WASHING MACHINE)1. Visit: https://www.housing.wisc.edu/apartments/maintenance/ 2. Scroll down, and select the “Maintenance Request” bar3. Click the drop-down bar, select your Apartment building (e.g., Eagle Heights 609) 4. Click “Next”5. Enter your “Name”, “Phone Number”, and “E-mail Address”6. Before clicking submit, use the “Location of issue or concern:” drop-down bar to identify the location of your concern

INFORMATION NEEDED WITHIN THE “REQUEST” BOX:1. When writing the description, please be specific (as much as possible) a. For example, if you would like to report a washing machine issue, include the washing machine number within the “Request” box. The machine number usually begins with “WAS”, ends with four digits, and can be found near the top of the washing machine.2. Bad Example (of work order description) a.“My clothing is stuck in the washing machine. Please assist.”3. Good Example (of work order description). a.“My clothing is locked within the washing machine (WAS076). I tried unplugging the machine and plugging it back in but this did not work. Please assist.”

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ZUMBA SCHEDULE CHANGESThere will be no Zumba on the following dates due to the instructor being unavailable.• Nov. 17• Dec. 22 & 29• Jan. 5 & 12

Leroy Williams Eagle Heights 100s & 200s

Hossein Panahi Eagle Heights 300s & 400s

Colleen Larsen Eagle Heights 500s & 600s

Ivan Cabrera Eagle Heights 700s & 800s

Evelyn Hammond Eagle Heights 900s

Danny Corral Harvey Street

Chris Barnes University Houses

MADISON WOMENS EXPO SCHEDULEThe Madison Women’s Expo is slated for Nov. 17 and 18 at the Alliant Energy Center. The expo will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and advance tickets are on sale now.This 20th expo will provide an interactive setting for women to engage with the local community and businesses.For more information, please visit: https://madisonwomensexpo.com/

RM (RESIDENT MANAGER) REMINDERS

Beginning Feb. 1, 2019, the paid parking rates in University Apartments will be increasing from $25 per month to $40 per month.

The paid parking that residents opt into helps contribute to the costs of maintaining the roads and parking lots in the University Apartments community. If you have been living with us for a while, you may have noticed some examples of this kind of work in the community; like the repaving of Eagle Heights Drive, the restriping of resident parking stalls, and

even more regular maintenance like snow removal in the winter months. We understand this rate increase will have an impact on some people’s households, and that is why we have kept this rate increase at an amount that is still well below the market value rate for paid parking in the campus and Madison community.

Beginning Jan. 2, 2019, residents who currently have paid parking for their vehicles will need to come to the University Apartments Community Center to update their vehicle information, receive and sign an updated paid parking agreement, and receive a new paid parking hangtag.

All residents with paid parking will need to have the new hangtag displayed in their vehicle by Jan. 24, 2019, because vehicles with old hangtags displayed will receive parking citations beginning Jan. 25. The new $40 per month rate will appear on the February 2019 rent statement.

If you wish to terminate your paid parking you must return your hang tag to the Community Center and complete the parking termination form.

You can review the full University Apartments Parking Policy at our website. If you have questions after reviewing our policies, please feel free to attend the next University Apartments Assembly meeting on Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m. in room 139 at the Community Center where we will have staff available to answer your questions.

NEW RATES, HANG TAGS FOR PAID PARKING AT UA

The Eagle Heights Community Center will once again be the place for University Apartments residents to vote in the general election. The date is Nov. 6 and residents can vote from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the large gym.Residents can register to vote at the polling place by bringing the correct documents. Students and faculty can get a free voter ID card by going to the Wisc Card Office at Union South.For more information, visit these Web sites:https://vote.wisc.edu/https://elections.wi.gov/events/upcoming-electionshttps://www.bringitwisconsin.com/

FREE FAMILY NIGHT AT MUSEUMFree Family Night is held on the first Wednesday of most months, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Madison Children’s Museum. In the event that the museum is not open on the first Wednesday of the month, Free Family Night will be rescheduled to another Wednesday during the month. The entire community is welcome to enjoy the museum for free on this night, and we are often joined by community partners, offering free educational programming.For more information, visit: http://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/programs-and-events/special-events/free-family-night/

SET YOUR CLOCKS BACKThe good news is that you get an additional hour of sleep. The bad news is that it will be darker more quickly in the evenings.On Nov. 4, at 2 a.m., the clocks will be turned back 1 hour.There will be more daylight in the mornings for the early birds as well.

With winter and colder temperatures approaching, people will need to think about how to dress.Just simply putting on a jacket is one way, but to truly stay warm (especially if this is your first Wisconsin winter) layering is a warmer option.By layering your clothes (shirts, lighter jacket, heavy jacket) and socks, you can stay warmer when it is colder outside, and even in your apartment.You can read about more ideas for layering at this link:https://www.wikihow.com/Dress-for-the-Cold

DRESS CORRECTLY TO STAY WARM

REMEMBER TO VOTE, NOV. 6

FARMERS MARKET ENDINGThe Farmer’s Market will shutter for the winter on Nov. 10. There is still time to go out and shop for your fresh produce at the area markets.

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UNIVERSITY APARTMENTS ASSEMBLY CORNERAll content below is produced by the UA Assembly

CONTACT US assemblychair@gmail.comUNIVERSITY APARTMENTS

ASSEMBLY

New Assembly Leadership TeamAt the October 3 Assembly info night, interested residents filled vacant leadership team positions. Please join us at our first general town hall meeting on Thursday, November 1 at 6:30pm in room 135 of the Community Center. Pizza will be provided. If you have any ideas or concerns, you can communicate with them at assemblychair@gmail.com.

Thanksgiving is Nov. 22 this year and the Community Center will be closed on Nov. 22 and 23 in observance of the holi-day. It will re-open on Nov. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for normal Saturday hours.

There will be a resident manager on call on Nov. 22 and 23, and you can contact them for maintenance emergencies or lockouts. The phone number is: (608) 444-9308.

COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

ART FAIR OFF THE SQUARE SET

The 29th annual Winter Art Fair Off the Square will feature 135 Wisconsin artists as well as their works at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, at 1 John Nolen Dr. The event will be Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitors can peruse paintings, sculptures, jewelry, handbags, mosaics, ceramics, clothing, musical instruments, photography, mixed media, woodwork, graphics, fiber arts, and glasswork – all for sale.

Every item has been created by the artists who will be present in their booths. The fair is produced by the Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople, Inc.

The Winter Fair Off the Square also offers live music, a silent auction, a young collector’s corner, a booth which benefits Bad-ger Childhood Cancer, and good food.

Admission is $5.

Bundle up and head to the 100 block of State St., on Nov. 17 from 5 to 10 p.m. for the Madison Night Market.

The winter carnival offers a variety of unique shopping op-portunities and activities to celebrate the season all in a festive outdoor setting. The market will include vendors bringing seasonal crafting and card making, gifts and winter décor, and holiday foods.

Admission is free.

MADISON NIGHT MARKET, NOV. 17With Thanksgiving at the tail end of November, the holiday season is fast approaching.

During this time, you can keep an eye out for festivals, holi-day concerts, events and of course, shopping.

Black Friday is the typically the kick-off to the Christmas shopping season, with a lot of stores opening up on Thanks-giving afternoon or evening.

HOLIDAY SEASON KICKS OFF

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UNIVERSITY APARTMENTS ASSEMBLY CORNERAll content below is produced by the UA Assembly

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SPECIAL EVENTSESL Life SkillsNow-December 19, 2018 1:00 pm-2:30 pmCommunity Center 135A local ESL instructor, Eunice Hardy, will be teaching a class titled Life Skills. This intermediate ESL Class focuses on vocabulary, listening, and speaking. This is an interactive class which included group discussions and working in pairs. Some previous discussion topic have been tipping, holiday celebrations, and shopping. The instructor welcomes suggestions for discussion topics. Come and enjoy a fun and relaxed learning environment. Registration is required.Click here to register.

Yoga for Kids Monday, November 5, 6:00 pm-7:00 pmCommunity Center Small GymJoin us for another “Yoga with Ms. Julia”. This will give your child a great opportunity to learn yoga techniques and practice fun and challenging poses. Classes include music, yoga poses, mindfulness, learning about their bodies and the world, all while making new friends. Please note that this program is only for elementary school age group children. The class is free but registration is required.

Women’s Coffee & Conversation GroupThursday, November 15, 5:30 pmCommunity Center, Room 139We will be having another session of the Women’s Coffee and Conversation group on Thursday November 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Center in room 139. This is a free event and all women are welcome to attend. This is an opportunity for women to get together and discuss events that are happening today in a safe space.

Kids Night OutFriday, November 16, 6:00-9:00 pmJoin us for another great Kids Night Out with the Campus Women’s Center. Kids Night Out is a coordinated evening program through the Campus Women’s Center that is scheduled approximately one Friday night per month with free activities at the Community Center. Children will be having fun with games, movies and snacks and other fun activities. This night is limited to 40 children so sign up fast. Registration is required and will be posted closer to the event date on our calendar.

EVENTS THIS MONTHCHECK OUT OUR NEW EVENTS CALENDAR AT WWW.HOUSING.WISC.EDU/RESIDENT/NEWS

WEEKLY EVENTSAs always, we have many events happening in the Community Center. See below for a listing of weekly events.

Mondays:Zumba, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Large GymKid’s Yoga, 6:00 p.m.; Small GymTable Tennis, 6-7:45 p.m.; Room 139Badminton, 6:30-7:45 p.m.; Small Gym

Tuesdays:Bulgarian Folk Dance, 6:15-7:30 p.m.; Small GymSoccer, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: Basketball, 6-7:45 p.m.; Large Gym

Insanity Workout, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Small Gym

Thursdays: Volleyball, 6-7:45 p.m.; Large GymBulgarian Dance, 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Small Gym

Fridays:Yoga, 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Small Gym

Saturdays: Zumba, 9:30-11 a.m.; Large Gym Insanity Workout, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Small Gym

Johnson Creek Shopping TripFriday, November 23Leaving from the Community Center

Tis the season to go shopping! Join us for Frenzy Friday shopping sales at the Johnson Creek Premium Outlet. Enjoy super savings off brand name men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, home goods, shoes, accessories and more! Explore 60 different stores including Coach, Adidas, Old Navy, The Children’s Place, Gap, Bath & Body Works and The Nike store. Fee: To be announced at a later date, children 2 years and younger are free travelling in a parent’s lap. Seating is limited. Registration is required.

Monday 7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.Tuesday 7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.Wednesday 7:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.Friday 7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY CENTER OFFICE HOURS:

611 Eagle HeightsMadison, WI 53705-1501

608-262-3407universityapartments@housing.wisc.edu

CONTACT US:

TO CONTACT RESIDENT MANAGERSA Resident Manager is on-call from 5:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. on weekdays, and 24 hours a day on holidays and weekends. No Resident Manager is on Duty at other times, when the University Apartments Office (in the Community Center) is open.

Due to problems with cell reception (sometimes the Resident Manager on Duty is in a basement) the most efficient and effective way to contact the Resident Manager on Duty is sending a text. Texts or calls should be placed to 608 - 444 - 9308.

CONTACT THE LEASING OFFICELeasing@housing.wisc.eduDo you have a question for Peggy? Do you need to talk to Leasing for any reason? Email first! She will be able to answer your questions, or make an appointment for you. That way, you won’t be disappointed if she is already busy with other residents when you stop by.

Your lease, roommate policies, transfer and termination information, and more can be found on the University Apartments section of the Housing website.http://www.housing.wisc.edu/apartments.htm

REQUEST REPAIRS ONLINEIf something in your apartment doesn’t work, let us know right away. Repairs will be made even if you are not at home.

Night, weekend, and holiday repairs are only made in urgent situations. If you put in a repair request as soon as you notice a problem, it may keep the problem from getting worse at a time no mechanic is available.

When you need a non-emergency repair, use the Repair website. Only request one repair on each form. The Repairs webpage also has some instructions on small repairs you can make yourself. www.housing.wisc.edu/apartments-maintenance-request

CONTACT INFORMATION:RENT A COMMUNITY CENTER ROOMhttps://housing.ems.wisc.eduDo you have an upcoming event? The Community Center has space for you! The cost is more affordable than many other locations, and it is easy to find out what space is available, and how much it would cost. If you have a UW NetID, you will sign in with that. If you do not have one, there is no problem! Sign in as a guest!

EAGLE’S WING CHILD CAREEaglesWing@housing.wisc.eduDo you have questions about child care in the Community Center? We welcome any and all questions, comments and suggestions. Based on the topic, your email will be forwarded to the right person to answer your question. To put your child’s name on a waiting list for Eagle’s Wing and/or other campus child care, you can do so at: www.housing.wisc.edu/EaglesWing

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