Student Creativity and Talent Bring Terrace Chairling Plushie to Life
At the Wisconsin Union, some of the most incredible ideas don’t begin in a boardroom of full-time staff members; they begin with students. The Wisconsin Union chairlings characters, now familiar to many as cheerful ambassadors of the Memorial Union Terrace experience, were inspired by one of the most recognizable symbols of campus life: the orange, yellow and green sunburst chairs that fill the Terrace along Lake Mendota. ...
5 Ways the Wisconsin Union Can Help with Your Event
If you’re planning an event, from a wedding to a conference, you’ve come to the right place when you contact the UW Conferences & Events here at the Wisconsin Union. Putting Wisconsin humility aside for a moment, we’ll say it: we’re pretty great at helping people pull off meaningful “wow-your-aunt-will-talk-about-this-for-months” moments and “that-was-the-best-conference-ever” experiences. So grab a cup of coffee, tea, or your...
Behind the Scenes at the Union: Olivia Bratzke, Driving Results Through Creativity and Strategy
Olivia Bratzke’s professional journey at the Wisconsin Union is marked by creativity, collaboration and a sharp eye for detail. Her work reflects a deep commitment to making Wisconsin Union experiences for a lifetime possible. Known for her optimism and problem-solving mindset, Olivia brings a wide-ranging skill set to every project, whether she’s improving long-term processes, supporting collective efforts across departments, or...
Passing It On
Joe Lillis and Kathy Deuel on Leadership, Learning, and Why Internships Still Matter Some college experiences stick with you, not because they were fun, but because they quietly changed the way you saw yourself. That’s what happened for Joe Lillis and Kathy Deuel. They didn’t just find community through the Wisconsin Union Directorate; they found direction, confidence, and each other. Now, years later, they’re helping create those...
Your Year-Long Outdoor Recreation Itinerary
The team at Outdoor UW, headquartered here at the Wisconsin Union, is your go-to hub for year-round outdoor adventures.We’ve mapped out a full-year outdoor recreation itinerary for you. Try a new experience. Hone existing skills. Meet new people. And get out here, get some fresh air, and have an adventure! Fall As leaves shift and the air grows colder, fall is the perfect time for a full-moon lakeside hike or to rent a sleeping bag...