Mapping Out One Hoofer’s Passion
If you’re lost, chances are Caroline Rose can help you find your way. As a Hoofers member and UW-Madison alumna with a degree in geographic information systems and cartography, maps are her specialty. This affection for atlases led her to build a magnetic relief map of Lake Mendota now displayed in Memorial Union’s Chart Room meeting space. The map’s layers are composed of Baltic birch plywood and Chemetal magnetic laminate, the...
Dead Language Alive and Well in the Union
Introducing the voice of Communications Director Marc Kennedy–a long-time Wisconsin Union staff member, communications extraordinaire and lover of all things involving words. As Marc wraps up his time at the Union to explore the world of retirement this coming January, Terrace Views features a series of posts that encompass his voice and his love of the Union. The first post gives us a lesson in the historic language of the...
Terrace Chairs: A Love Story – The Summer Romance
It’s that time of year again… your sweaters get a little heavier, it’s dark before dinnertime and Terrace season is ending. We all know what that means: our beloved Terrace chairs are going away for the winter. We spent an amazing summer with them, socializing with friends and munching on brats, grilled corn and those Rathskeller fries, all while perched upon a green, yellow or orange sunburst pattern. They stayed by our side...
Union Must-Sees: November
Need a break from the daily routine this month? We’ve got you covered with all November has to offer on screen, on stage and all around the Union. Click on the links to find out dates and more information. Movie Buffs: Don’t forget that many of these flicks are free. Even if you can’t attend these films at the Union South Marquee, check them out on your own! [slideshow_deploy id=’6316′] Warm...
Reviving Healthy Habits on Campus
There’s a new badger market on campus and it’s not your run-of-the-mill cafe. Home to the School of Nursing, the new badger market “Revive” focuses on healthy eating habits and lifestyles. Thanks to the joined forces of the School of Nursing and the Wisconsin Union Dining Services staff, Revive was brought to life fueled by the mission to promote overall health and wellness on campus. Revive sets itself apart from...