10 Things to Do When Your Family Comes to Town
With spring in the air, the Memorial Union Terrace open once again and graduation right around the corner, there’s no better time than now to visit Madison, Wis. As a Madison native, I can say with complete certainty that you will never run out of fun things to do during a Madison spring. Even after living here for 21 years, I’m still finding new gems that the city has to offer. I’ve compiled a list of 10 of my favorite things to do...
Bringing the Terrace to Life
This is not a drill, folks: Terrace season, also known as the best time of the year, is almost upon us (no opening date yet, but stay tuned). But reopening the Terrace doesn’t happen overnight; preparation for Terrace season is a months or even year-long collaborative process between all of our departments, here at the Wisconsin Union. We spoke with team members from different areas of the Union to get a sense of the moving parts that...
We Heart Art at the Wisconsin Union
Artwork is all around you when you visit our buildings Memorial Union or Union South. When you look at a wall in one of our restaurants, study spots, hallways, meeting rooms, or galleries, there’s sure to be a work of art staring back at you. Unfortunately, our daily lives are so busy that we tend to take this art for granted, rather than take the time to appreciate all the little details in front of us. The Wisconsin Union’s art...
Mark Your Calendars: Winter Carnival is Almost Here!
Fast forward to a cold and blustery day two months from now. It’s February, which means the holiday season has come to a close, and the winter blues have started to settle in. Never fear! We, at the Wisconsin Union, have just the thing to raise your spirits and get you excited for all your favorite cold weather activities: that’s right, Winter Carnival is back and better than ever! Winter Carnival will take place Feb. 7-12 at Memorial...
Behind the Scenes at the Union: Dave Elsmo
Outdoor UW Director Dave Elsmo Wisconsin native Dave Elsmo lives and breathes the outdoors. He discovered his love for sailing at the age of six, a passion that led him to become a sailing instructor and a member of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (UMN) Sailing Team. Ten years ago, he joined Outdoor UW at the Wisconsin Union as the head of sailing instruction and head sailing coach, two positions he held for seven years. A...