The times are a-changing
Dear Friends, To say that life has been a little “out of the ordinary” at the Union the last two weeks would be a major understatement. While some of us may wonder from time to time if the news in Madison reaches beyond the midwest, that has certainly not been a concern of late. During this complex time, the Union has continued to be a “go to” place for meetings, discussions, and gatherings during the well-publicized events for many...
Sneak peek of Union South
As of today, we are only 42 days until the grand opening of Union South! If you have not had a chance to keep up-to-date with the building progress on Facebook or the website, here is a recap of recent photos: Sun Garden Prairie Fire Bowling alley test The Marquee We also invite you to check out a video tour to get a sneak peek of some of the building’s spaces and features. We hope you do not mind the construction, as there is...
Hoofer Sailing Club busy out at “The Farm”
A letter from the Vice Comodore – Hello from the Hoofer Sailing Club! While it might seem like the Sailing Club would be slow during the winter, it’s just a matter of looking in the right places to find the action. Sailors are dedicating many hours out at a place we fondly call “The Farm,” working on repairing our J- and keelboat fleet so they will be ready for the upcoming season. The Farm actually is a real farm. A former...
Art collection donation brings one Union story full circle
When Larry Neckar stopped outside the Porter Butts gallery in the Memorial Union, he didn’t expect to see his brother’s name anywhere in the gallery, much less on a plaque as the first winner of the Porter Butts Creative Arts Award. Neckar decided to contact the Wisconsin Union Art Collection manager, Robin Schmoldt, to see if the Union would like a piece of his brother’s artwork, titled “Space Blooms,” to add to...
Modern jazz vocalist to perform at Union Theater
Dianne Reeves, famous jazz vocalist, will be performing in the Wisconsin Union Theater Friday, April 8. The Union Theater and Wisconsin Union Directorate Performing Arts Committee will also take this opportunity to announce much of its 2011-2012 season. Reeves has been interested in music since she was a small child living in Detroit. She began singing with a big band by the time she was 16, earning national recognition by jazz...