Happy 10th Birthday Union South!
Happy 10th birthday, Union South! This year marks a decade since the rebuilding of our Union South. After razing the original building, the reconstruction completely transformed the look, feel and ambiance of this south campus destination. More than a decade ago, we bid farewell to the original concrete Union South, as it no longer met the changing needs of campus. Upon completion, the new and improved Union South was well-received by...
Endowed Directorship Sets Wisconsin Union Apart
In late 2020, the Wisconsin Union was granted the extraordinary opportunity to create a million-dollar endowment for the Wisconsin Union directorship position. To do so, the Union had less than two months to secure $500,000 to match a gift offered through the Morgridge Match, a 70 million-dollar matching gift donated by John and Tashia Morgridge. Endowments are a valuable tool for non-profits like the Wisconsin Union because they...
Celebrating International Women’s Day with Three Outstanding Union Leaders
Women’s History Month wallpaper Within each of our departments are talented women that help make the impossible happen every day. They are superheroes that tackle everything from programming during a pandemic to planning and creating intricate landscaping projects. While we work every day to appreciate one another’s contributions and to celebrate each person’s full identity, we also keep track of days meant to deliberately and...
Wisconsin Union’s Adam Remus Guides Students through Leadership, Learning Experiences
Wisconsin Union team member Adam Remus holds many roles in his life. As a father, he is teaching his 3-year-old daughter to snowboard. As an advisor to University of Wisconsin-Madison students, he guides students in the Hoofer Outing Club and the Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club. And as a Union staff member, he serves the community wherever and whenever he can. Adam Remus, an avid rock climber, snowboarder, and all-around nature-lover,...
The Wisconsin Union’s Guide to a COVID Friendly Spring Break
Traveling to warmer weather, palm trees, and sandy beaches may not be possible this spring, but don’t despair – we’ve done the work for you to create the ultimate guide to your spring break staycation. Who says staying home has to be boring? Here are ten ways to spice up your daily routine and make the most of your spring break. Nothing says vacation like a fun, flirty piña colada. Here’s our favorite non-alcoholic recipe...