The Show Must Go On: The Union Brings Fun Inside with Winter Programming
For those of you who thought fun at the Wisconsin Union ended when the Terrace chairs went inside, think again. The months after the chairs go into hibernation might include a blizzard or two, but we’ve got you covered when the outdoors are just too harsh to bear. Take a look at what’s happening at the Union this winter and early spring: Lea Salonga Her voice is immediately recognizable and her talent is undeniable. Lea Salonga will...
When You Gotta Go at Memorial Union
When you gotta go, you gotta go. And the good news is, when you gotta go at Memorial Union, there are plenty of restrooms to choose from. Thirteen to be exact,and more are coming in fall 2017. Plus, we don’t like to brag (Who are we kidding? Yes, we do!), The Badger Herald recently rated Memorial Union’s new first floor lavatories 5/5 for perfect ventilation, two-ply tissue paper, strong cell service, and more. Yes, there’s even more...
Behind the Scenes at the Union: Joe the Painter
Joe Padgham, known as “Joe the painter” around the Union, sits down to admire the 90-year-old ceiling of the Founder’s Room in Memorial Union. He’s dressed in white painter’s pants and a white button-down shirt, speckled with paint and plaster. Joe is a defender of history, a champion of the cracked, faded and crumbling, and a historical conservationist in his own right. He appreciates detail. Joe is a painter by trade, but he is also...
You’re Invited to a Union Housewarming Party!
We’ll soon open three restaurants in Memorial Union, making our first floor complete. Wisconsin Union members are invited to celebrate with us at our Housewarming Party on Jan. 20. Like any good host does, we’re offering hors d’oeuvres, a warm ambiance and special party favors to our guests. All Wisconsin Union members are encouraged to visit the Membership table in the Gekas Lounge (formerly the Trophy Room) between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m....
Renovated Memorial Union First Floor: The Ideal Study Spot for Finals Week
As if finals week weren’t stressful enough, finding a place to study is a battle all its own. Fortunately, the doors to Memorial Union’s first floor have opened just in time for finals season, and it is now equipped with all your necessities so you can sit in one spot all day like the finals gods intended. You might remember a little space called Lakefront on Langdon, a.k.a. the closest thing to the Terrace during the long Wisconsin...