Valentine’s Day Playlists
Badger Bash, the Union’s tailgate at Union South, in 2019 We asked Wisconsin Union staff members for their picks for Valentine’s Day songs. We received an astounding response from staff, with team members from across the Union sharing their favorite love songs. We have created two playlists of their songs for you to enjoy, one with songs from many decades and one dedicated to love songs from the ’80s....
New Year, New Hobby
Let’s take hold of that new year 2021 energy and harness it toward a new hobby. Maybe you’ll finally try pottery class at our art studio Wheelhouse Studios. Maybe you’ll try sailing with the Hoofer Sailing Club or snowshoeing in Madison with Outdoor UW-rented snowshoes. Do what you like, and like what you do. Whatever you do, we hope you enjoy your new hobby and take time to celebrate every investment you make in...
Happy Winter
Happy winter! May the weeks ahead be filled with hot cocoa, Zoom calls with people you care about, and moments of peace, joy and comfort. We’ve already bid adieu to many summer pastimes, like boating, Terrace season and outdoor yoga. But every end is also a beginning. As winter approaches, we greet times sitting by a fire and that glorious feeling of coming in from the cold to the warmth of home. We say hello to skiing and...
Thank you, Service Members and Veterans
Since the very beginning, our building Memorial Union has served as a memorial to University of Wisconsin-Madison service members. Etched in the stone at the building’s entrance is the following: “Erected and Dedicated to the Memory of the Men and Women of the University of Wisconsin Who Served in our Country’s Wars.” Since 2018, on Veterans Day, our team has acknowledged our country’s service members, including UW-Madison...
Ed Janairo Brings Dedication to Students and Education to Role of Chief Business Officer
Ed Janairo’s dedication to working with students, belief in the importance of education, and wish to use his expertise to make a difference took him on a professional journey of more than 15 years of higher education leadership roles. That journey led him to the Wisconsin Union, and, as of June 1, he now serves as our chief business officer. “Education is always ongoing. There will always be new questions to ask and answers to...