New Digital Kiosk Commemorates Soldiers in Gold Star Honor Roll
With less than a month until Veterans Day, the Wisconsin Union is looking ahead to commemorate our fallen soldiers. Together with our partner, the UW-Madison classes of 1963 and 1967, we will unveil a new digital kiosk telling soldiers stories on Nov. 11 on the second floor of Memorial Union in the main hall. This new memorial will include soldiers’ names ranging from the Civil War to modern day conflicts. Memorial Union was named as...
Huddle Up with Friends, Family at Badger Bash to Kick Off Football Games
Autumn in Wisconsin is almost synonymous with football. So what better place to kick off the Badgers’ kickoff than Union South? Just steps from the monumental Camp Randall Stadium, at Union South, Badger Bash offers food, drinks and entertainment—indoors and out. The Union has been hosting the family-friendly Badger Bash for more than 40 years. This event is free and open to the public [and even to the opponent team’s fans!] Badger...
Stop by the Memorial Union Open House for New Views
It’s time to pull back the velvet curtains at Memorial Union: Join us Tues., Oct. 10 from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. for an open house as we unveil our brand new renovations on floors two through four. The event, open to union and corporate members, campus departments, registered student organizations and our partners, will introduce you to all our new spaces. Looking at hosting an event at Memorial Union soon? Spaces like the historic Great Hall...
Disco, DJs and Dancing: New Students Study Their “Social Education” at Union’s Annual Events
New Badgers have a lot to learn their first few weeks on campus, and studying up on the “social education” of UW-Madison is no exception. This year, thousands of new students flocked to the Wisconsin Union’s annual back-to-school events. This year’s Sunburst Festival at Union South, held Sept. 2, featured dozens of fun events as a perfect introduction to Union South. This year’s activities featured free T-shirts, glow-in-the-dark...
“Move-In Motivation” Playlist: Best Tunes for New Badgers
Moving out of your home isn’t easy. Nor is moving into your new residence hall, at a new campus, surrounded by new people. However, unpacking doesn’t have to be a dreary task; check out this Move-In Motivation playlist by the Wisconsin Union meant just for you! The track list is a compilation of multiple genres and eras of music, with several tracks submitted by fellow Badgers and a suggestion on what makes that song perfect for...