Memorial Union Reinvestment Invests in Accessibility for All
The Wisconsin Union is dedicated to serving as a campus living room for everyone. This is why we committed to making our building completely accessible from bottom to top through the Memorial Union Reinvestment. The improved yet historically preserved Memorial Union, expected to fully open in late 2017, features ramps, elevators and doorways that meet standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Updates include a ramp...
Thanksgiving to Go Meals Bring Great Food, Ease to Families
Stressing over burnt turkeys, soggy stuffing and lumpy mashed potatoes isn’t worth the hassle of making a Thanksgiving dinner from scratch. Don’t waste time in the kitchen scrubbing pots and pans when you could be enjoying a delicious pre-cooked meal with you family; let Wisconsin Union Catering do the work for you with Thanksgiving to Go! From savory side dishes to sweet desserts, the menu is filled with Thanksgiving favorites that...
Gold Star Honor Roll to Remember UW-Madison’s Fallen Soldiers
Have you ever wondered how Memorial Union got its name? A little-known fact is that the building was dedicated as a memorial to UW-Madison’s Civil War, Spanish-American War and World War I service members. The Gold Star Honor Roll Program will honor these fallen soldiers and tell their stories. The symbolism of the “gold star” dates back to World War I. A family that had a family member in the service displayed a card with a blue star...
Tudor Dinners Keep Rich Traditions Alive
As the legend goes, the traditional Boar’s Head Feast originated in England when a scholar was walking through the forest to Christmas mass. A wild boar emerged in his path, so he used the heavy book to knock out the animal before presenting it as the centerpiece of the banquet that night. While the Wisconsin Union uses more conventional methods to prepare the feast, the spirit of the tradition is kept alive through the Tudor Holiday...
Farm to Table Bags Make Healthy Cooking Simple for Students
When you hear the words “college student diet,” what foods come to mind? Most likely cheap, fatty foods with little nutritional value like ramen, pizza, mac ’n’ cheese and ice cream. The Wisconsin Union is hoping to change that. The Campus Farmers’ Market at Union South, which takes place Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., aims to promote sustainability and support the community by offering local produce from area vendors. New this...