Hold On to Your Skis: A Look at Hoofers History for Our 90th Anniversary
Ninety years ago, the Wisconsin Hoofers made its debut as the premier outdoors club at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We can hardly believe that we have gathered with members for outdoor adventures and learning for almost a century. And that, today, we have six Hoofers clubs and more than 2,000 members. While much has changed since we first dreamt of establishing the Hoofers, a constant remains that we established day one: the...
Union South Food Tour
Story by Emily Rohloff and Abby Synnes No matter how busy your schedule is or what you’re craving, Union South has just the food for you. In fact, Union South has so many delicious dining options that it can be difficult to know where to start. Lucky for you, we’re bringing you the student perspective on which Union South eateries are the best for any situation you may encounter, as well as some of our favorite meals from each....
A Wisconsin Union February: Free Wallpapers
To us at the Wisconsin Union, February means cozy times in der Rathskeller, winter activities galore, and, of course, the return of Winter Carnival and, with it, Lady Liberty to frozen Lake Mendota. Wisconsin Union Graphic Designer Jessalyn Mailoa created wallpapers that pay homage to a Wisconsin Union February. Click the images below to download your free wallpapers. Click the image above to download your free wallpaper. Click the...
Free January 2022 Wallpapers – Building the Best New Year
We are ready to bid adieu to 2021 and to welcome in a new year. We are building a lineup of events, classes and activities to help you have an unforgettable 2022. Yes, 2022. We can hardly believe it ourselves. 2022 will bring with it more theater events, art classes, free film showings, the return of an in-person Winter Carnival, free music performances, and so much more. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Memorial Union,...
Did You Know? Wisconsin Union Markets and Cafés History
Story by Verne Scholl and Shauna Breneman You may be familiar with the fact that we, at the Wisconsin Union, offer many options for deliciousness at Memorial Union and Union South. But did you know that we also run many markets and cafes across campus, which are open to all? Our first deli opened before 1988 in the Medical Sciences Center. We named it the I.C.U., because of its location in the former University Hospital. We designed...