Storyteller Series: Behind the Scenes at the Union
As students, we come to the Wisconsin Union with the expectation that it will be ready for us. We come to the Union to study, to eat dinner with friends, to listen to music, to relax, to work, to attend concerts and lectures, and to participate activities and clubs. The Union is a place that we consider comfortable, that we consider open, that we consider safe; but we may not consider how it comes to be that way for us each and every...
Memorial Union Reinvestment Invests in Accessibility for All
The Wisconsin Union is dedicated to serving as a campus living room for everyone. This is why we committed to making our building completely accessible from bottom to top through the Memorial Union Reinvestment. The improved yet historically preserved Memorial Union, expected to fully open in late 2017, features ramps, elevators and doorways that meet standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Updates include a ramp...
The Best Place to Work is Hiring!
If you are looking for a job in a fun environment, then look no further than your campus living room! The Wisconsin Union provides a variety of job opportunities for University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) students. We offer open part-time positions and internships in everything from catering to human resources. So, whether you want to be a rock climbing instructor or an event manager, your most awesome job ever is waiting for...
Terrace Yoga Introduces a New Way to Connect with the Wisconsin Union
Since its reopening in May, the Terrace has been host to many traditional Terrace activities; sunset watching, brat eating and the like. This summer, however, we added something new to the daily ritual of devoted Terrace go-ers. Terrace Yoga began regularly offering classes in June to anyone with a yoga mat and the desire to improve their “om.” There are two different sessions: Terrace yoga and standup paddleboard yoga, for...
Travel Adventure Film Series Brings the World to Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Union Theater celebrates the 57th anniversary of its Travel Adventure Film Series this year with films that bring Taiwan, France and Italy to Wisconsin. This series features three movies created by filmmakers traveling abroad. The films showcase not only the filmmakers’ incredible experiences, but also provide insight into different cultures and places. This season’s lineup includes “ the Treasure of Taiwan with Buddy...