University of Wisconsin - Facilities

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Students rave about the Memorial Union and it is by far one of the most attractive aspects of UW. It’s comprised of the renowned Rathskellar bar, dining areas, a pool hall, the newly built Peeet's Coffee and Tea Lounge, and the lakeshore terrace. UW currently has plans to build a new student union, opening Spring 2011 and is discussing plans for a recreation facility. The University recently opened the doors of the new Student Activity Center (SAC) and Health Services in the center of campus. The SAC offers meeting and conference rooms, a large rooftop desk, study lounges, as well as numerous comfy chairs and available computers. While the athletic facilities do not receive as much praise, students do feel satisfied with what they offer. Both unions are on campus, and some athletic facilities are only a few blocks away.

While the unions and gyms are very popular, UW obviously has more to offer than just that—for example, the library system is extensive and spreads all over campus. There are a total of 35 libraries, and most are geared towards specific areas of study like geology or art history. Students find this very accommodating and accessible. The academic buildings are in good shape structurally and enhance student learning. For those studying law, the Foley & Lardner trial courtroom is in place for mock hearings and other legal proceedings. Those interested in the art field have access to the Elvejham museum; here, student art pieces are displayed and classes are taught. For business students, the Grainger Hall building was recently added onto with new conference centers, lounge, and offices. One negative aspect of some facilities, however, is the location. Since the school is several miles in size, some academic buildings or libraries may not be within walking distance, which can be inconvenient during bad weather.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

It’s tough to ask for more when it... It’s tough to ask for more when it comes to facilities. We have at least three fully-equipped and huge gyms for students to use, the SERF, the Shell and the Natatorium, and there are computer labs all over with good equipmentThe libraries are enormous and a little daunting to find things in, but you won’t want for more material. 12345 Facilities Report

Anonymous says:

I find that the facilities on... I find that the facilities on campus are more than acceptable, with conveniently located gyms, and the main student union located very close to the center of campus. It is hard to generalize all the buildings under one description because the buildings were built at various dates, and all have very different architectural styles. 12345 Facilities Report

Anonymous says:

The facilities are excellent. We... The facilities are excellent. We just finished adding an extension to our main athletic center, the SERF, and we have several others spread across campus. The computers are all fast, and the students centers are great places to do things, hang out by the lake, or play arcades. 12345 Facilities Report

Anonymous says:

I am satisfied with all campus... I am satisfied with all campus facilities, especially the Memorial Union and it’s various clubs like the Hoofer Sailing Club. 12345 Facilities Report

Anonymous says:

The main union, Memorial Union,... The main union, Memorial Union, has the Rathskellar (a bar), a cafeteria, an arcade room, a pool, a terrace, a student travel center, a movie theater, and many other things. There is another union near the engineering campus and it is smaller than Memorial Union. It has places to eat, club meeting rooms, pool, arcade games, and bowling. There is also a motel there. 12345 Facilities Report

Facts

Did You Know?

Camp Randall was once the site of a Civil War training camp. It now houses a 77,000 seat stadium and a memorial arch.

In the past decade, 12 UW buildings have been extensively renovated, including Grainger Hall, Chamberlain Hall, Engineering Centers, the chemistry building, and the Microbial Services building. Two housing dorms—Smith and Ogg—have been built, and campus has opened the doors of the new Student Activity Center and University Health Services.

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