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University Housing Announces Minor Changes to Dining Hall Operations
Slight changes were made to dining hall hours which was updated by @UW-Madison Dining. While nothing else was changed at each dining hall, there was not much information provided throughout the post that indicated future change. -
Dining Halls on UW Campus Remove Many Food Choices
Major changes were announced regarding dining hall operations by @HousingUWDining, including different menus and different hours. This announcement included the immediate removal of dine-in options, and it included the closure of all but two dining halls. -
UW-Madison Gives Back Dining Hall Credits
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students didn't have the opportunity to use their dining hall money and a refund plan was expected by many. According to University Housing, this refund plan looked into students' whereabouts in March (in terms of traveling home), and it was finalized by the beginning of April. -
Dane County Faces New Dining Regulations
Public Health Madison & Dane County announced an order that limited public dine-in places to 25% capacity. Since UW dining halls are located in Dane County, this order applied to them. -
University Housing Decides to Get Rid of Cash Payments Altogether
This decision was made due to the diminishing amount of cash payments as well as the potential risk of COVID-19 spreading with the transfer of cash, according to University Housing. University Housing claims that this is a permanent decision that goes beyond the fall. -
Another Emergency Order is Issued Related to Dining Capacity
Public Health Madison & Dane County put out another emergency order which continued the 25% capacity regulation at local dining locations, which includes UW dining halls. This order does not include an end date. -
Witte and Sellery Residents Reported to Gordon Avenue Market for Food during their Quarantine Period
Students living in either Witte and Sellery had to quarantine due to rising COVID-19 cases, according to University Housing. University Housing also shared that students in these dorms were assigned to Gordon Avenue Market for all of their food during that time. -
Students are Locked into Dining Plans
With multiple dorms going into quarantine this year, dining plans have been a popular topic due to the uncertainty of food accessibility from different dining halls. However, University Dining made students choose a plan early on in the school year when this was still up in the air. -
Carson's Market Closes for the Fall Temporarily
This dining hall did not bring in a lot of customers due to being surrounded by many COVID-19 quarantined dorms, according to University Housing. However, it is only temporarily closed with the hope of returning, stated University Housing. -
Starbucks on Campus Opens
A new Starbucks opened in the midst of the pandemic, according to University Housing. University Housing is catering this Starbucks shop to students with the Wiscard payment option.