Former Union Intern to Continue his Professional Journey at NPR in D.C.
Former Wisconsin Union team member Jake Witz is bringing the experiences and skills he gained at the Union to our nation’s capital as a National Public Radio (NPR) music editorial intern. Witz gained these skills during a Union membership communications internship and throughout his time as a Memorial Union Terrace ambassador. As a membership communications intern, Witz developed his interviewing, audience analysis and writing skills...
Wisconsin Union Shopping Provides Easy, Fun Holiday Gifts for Badgers
From overcrowded malls to icy roads, getting out to shop for the holiday season can be a hassle for everyone. Why waste time standing in an endless cashier line when you could spend it relaxing at home? With the Wisconsin Union Terrace online shop, holiday shopping is simple and fast, with great options everyone from future Badgers to alumni will love. The holiday gifts tab found here on the Union website makes it easy to pick...
UW-Madison Community Celebrates Magical Night at Annual Yule Ball
Wands, broomsticks and black hats decorated Varsity Hall in Union South Nov. 18 as hundreds of guests from the UW-Madison community spent the evening at the annual Harry Potter themed charity event and winter dance the Yule Ball. The free event hosted by the Wisconsin Union Directorate Publications Committee included lessons in wand-making with help from craft wizards from WUD Art and Wheelhouse Studios. The magical night featured...
Blind Boys of Alabama to Perform Concert, Meet and Greet Union Members
For over 70 years, the gospel group The Blind Boys of Alabama has traveled the country performing for everyone from Martin Luther King Jr. to the President of the United States. You won’t have to go far to see them perform this year; the multi-award winning group will be performing at the Wisconsin Union Theater Thursday Dec. 1 opening with gospel singer Liz Vice. Following the performances, a special meet-and-greet will be held for...
UW-Madison Early Voting Sites, Voter ID Production Increase Student Convenience
Early voting took place on UW-Madison’s campus for the first time this fall at Union South and the Student Activity Center to increase voting access and convenience for students. Around campus students could early vote and receive their voter ID, giving thousands of students the opportunity to vote in national and local elections. In the end, 7,345 students received voter IDs for the election, 989 of which were printed on Election...