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...
Fall Flashback
It’s easy to get nostalgic this time of year. From carving pumpkins and showing off Halloween costumes, to taking new classes and cheering on the Badgers at Camp Randall, autumn in Madison is alive with people and festivities. Reminisce on the good ol’ college days and check out the following collection of vintage photos of campus through the decades, found deep in the digital archives. Photos courtesy of the University...
Storyteller Series: Wisconsin Union Events & Activities
Mark Guthier, current Union Director and Ted Crabb, past Union Director, get together again to discuss the origin and evolution of Wisconsin Union activities & events, which are planned and presented by the students of Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD).