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Brewin’ Up an Even Better Peet’s Experience
Mar20

Brewin’ Up an Even Better Peet’s Experience

We’re brewin’ up something special for you, our patrons, at Memorial Union: a new, even better Peet’s Coffee experience at Memorial Union that we anticipate will open in late spring.  If you’ve visited Memorial Union recently, you may have seen temporary walls in front of Peet’s Coffee and that we’ve moved Peet’s Coffee menu options temporarily to the nearby café the Daily Scoop.  We promise, what is behind those walls will...

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Membership Manager Dawn Dever retires after years of enhancing membership value, making membership experiences special
Mar20

Membership Manager Dawn Dever retires after years of enhancing membership value, making membership experiences special

Dawn Dever With a combination of sadness and happiness, we share that Wisconsin Union Membership Manager Dawn Dever will retire in April.  Since joining our team, Dawn has dedicated herself to creating a valuable, enjoyable membership experience for our more than 120,000 lifetime and annual members and to ensuring our members’ voices are part of every aspect of our team’s work.  She always asked herself how she could make...

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Experience the Talent of Student Artists at the 96th Student Art Show
Mar11

Experience the Talent of Student Artists at the 96th Student Art Show

“Reincarnated” and “Two into One,” by Hadrea Lee The 96th Annual Student Art Show debuted in February 2024 at the Memorial Union. The installation that lives in the Main and Class of 1925 Galleries on the second floor shapes a space of creativity and expression amongst the UW–Madison campus community. An exhibit curated by Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Art Committee, brings together all sides of campus to...

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4 Things You May Not Know about Free Wisconsin Union Lectures
Feb21

4 Things You May Not Know about Free Wisconsin Union Lectures

Dr. Jane Goodall, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Angela Davis, Maya Angelou: some of the thought leaders that shared their perspectives, stories, and knowledge as part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) annual speaker series. You may have seen this series on our event calendar before. Here are four things you may not know about the series. It’s free to attend. Yes. You read that correctly. All...

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Wisconsin Union Hotel: Revamped, Refreshed, and Infused with Badger Spirit
Feb21

Wisconsin Union Hotel: Revamped, Refreshed, and Infused with Badger Spirit

New locally crafted mattresses, bedding, and carpet, oh my! This winter, the iconic Wisconsin Union Hotel at Union South underwent a major refresh project, and you can be one of the first to stay in the beautifully updated rooms this spring. Maintaining the same familiar feel but with a fresh new face, guests can look forward to new and upgraded: Mattresses and box springsLight fixtures and lampsiHome alarm clocksCarpetPaintBed...

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The Return of Union South’s Harvest Grains
Feb12

The Return of Union South’s Harvest Grains

It is safe to say, Harvest Grains is back and at the top of my list for UW–Madison dining options.   Where Union South is home to students’ favorite study spots and recreational activities, the bustling center also contains some of the best restaurants on campus. For the past couple years, the storefront between Ginger Root and South Cantina stayed vacant, patiently waiting for a revamp of the University’s once beloved...

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