Because No Student Should Eat Cold Food


Because No Student Should Eat Cold Food
Recent signers:
Werdo Canzo and 19 others have signed recently.
The Issue
Students on UW-Madison's campus don’t have access to microwaves: a basic, essential resource for anyone spending long hours on campus. This small addition would dramatically improve student well‑being, affordability, and daily comfort.
- Microwaves support food and nutrition flexibility, letting students bring meals from home instead of buying expensive options.
- Students spend HOURS in campus buildings with no way to heat meals.
- Major campus buildings have removed this basic resource. Recently, Grainger Hall removed their microwaves with no nearby alternatives.
- Cold food shouldn’t be the norm for students juggling classes, jobs, and tight budgets.
- Many students have diet restrictions and must bring their own food, and should be able to heat it.
- A simple, low‑cost addition that boosts student health, comfort, and academic focus.
- Every other major Big 10 university has microwaves across campus.
- This is about equity, not convenience.
Please sign this petition and help us advocate for a more supportive and accommodating campus environment.
Evan StromingerPetition Starter
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Recent signers:
Werdo Canzo and 19 others have signed recently.
The Issue
Students on UW-Madison's campus don’t have access to microwaves: a basic, essential resource for anyone spending long hours on campus. This small addition would dramatically improve student well‑being, affordability, and daily comfort.
- Microwaves support food and nutrition flexibility, letting students bring meals from home instead of buying expensive options.
- Students spend HOURS in campus buildings with no way to heat meals.
- Major campus buildings have removed this basic resource. Recently, Grainger Hall removed their microwaves with no nearby alternatives.
- Cold food shouldn’t be the norm for students juggling classes, jobs, and tight budgets.
- Many students have diet restrictions and must bring their own food, and should be able to heat it.
- A simple, low‑cost addition that boosts student health, comfort, and academic focus.
- Every other major Big 10 university has microwaves across campus.
- This is about equity, not convenience.
Please sign this petition and help us advocate for a more supportive and accommodating campus environment.
Evan StromingerPetition Starter
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Petition created on March 25, 2026