Best of Madison Magazine
Each year, Madison Magazine releases its “Best of Madison” awards. This year, thanks to you, the Memorial Union Terrace won the best lake view as well as the best bar with a view in Madison. Your votes are why we are able to consistently make it to the top of lists like these, and we appreciate all of your support. But you (Yes, you!) are the best of the Terrace and all of Memorial Union and Union South. You are the heart of...
6 Fun Facts about the Terrace
The time we’ve all been waiting for is here… Terrace season is here! You know that the Memorial Union Terrace is a great place to study, eat or simply relax, but what else do you know about everyone’s favorite Madison patio? We, at the Wisconsin Union, have collected some fun facts about our favorite place on Earth. Check them out below. In 2019 we certainly indulged at the Terrace… Memorial Union-goers enjoyed more than...
Behind the Scenes: Union Essential Employees
While the doors of our buildings Memorial Union and Union South are closed for now, dozens of employees continue to work at both buildings to support our campus community and visitors. Their work is helping us still serve our community in a variety of ways and ensure our buildings are ready when we can welcome back Wisconsin Union members and guests. Take, for example, Brandon Kelly, the assistant director of restaurants at Union...
Collaborating to Make a Difference through Art
The Wisconsin Union’s Wheelhouse Studios is partnering with University of Wisconsin-Madison student organizations to use a popular Wheelhouse event to bring attention to important topics. Wheelhouse hosts the event, called Free Art Friday, on the first Friday of every month during the academic year in the lower level of Memorial Union. Last semester, Wheelhouse hosted a Free Art Friday collaboration with the Wisconsin Union...
Finding the Write Fit: WUD Publications Committee Leaders’ Views
The Publications Committee of the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) is not just one publication, but six different print and digital magazines. Each has positions for people with varying interests. Into traveling? We got you. Food? Badgers gotta eat… (and take pictures of our food before indulging). Fashion? Come write, model, create social media or design marketing campaigns! Each student-run publication — MODA, EMMIE, Souvenirs,...