Biddy Martin, the new chancellor for the University of Wisconsin, will have a refurbished, more energy-efficient place to call home.
A $2.4 million renovation of Olin House, the traditional residence of UW-Madison chancellors, was recently completed.
“The functionality of Olin House had badly deteriorated over time, and some of its infrastructure dated to 1911 and was failing,” said retiring UW Chancellor John D. Wiley in a University Communications news release.
In addition to being the primary residence for the chancellor, the home is also used for between 35 and 70 fundraising, community and alumni events each year.