New Face, Same Place
The Hamel Family Browsing Library is more than a quiet study room; it is a space that bridges the old and the new. Students today are enjoying the Browsing Library in close to the same manner as their predecessors did decades before. The study and lounge space was restored as part of phase one of the Memorial Union Reinvestment. It was made possible by a gift from the Hamel family—a lead donation to the historic building campaign....
Union Must-Sees: October
Summertime fun may be on its last leg but there’s still a lot going on at the Union! We’ve got something for everyone–check out some of the highlights this October you don’t want to miss. Movie Buffs: Click on the links for more info!10/8 @ 7 pm: The Exorcist (1973) 10/9 @ 7 pm: Sorcerer 10/9–10/12 @ 7 pm: Maleficent 10/10*: The Double 10/13–10/14 @ 7:30 pm**: Sudan: The Inside Story with Karin...
Feast Your Eyes on the Union South Farmer’s Market
Farmer’s market fans, listen up! Union South’s second annual farmer’s market is happening every Thursday until October 23. From 11 a.m – 3 p.m. on the Orchard Street Mall, you can stop by to taste fresh and organic foods. From pumpkins to potatoes, local vendors like Munchkey Apples, Babcock Dairy, Keewaydin Organics and more offer something for everyone. Nicole Prekop, a UW-Madison senior studying psychology...
Leaders on Wheels
Five days, 28 students, one bus: This is the Wisconsin Experience Bus Trip (WEBT). Pulling together a diverse group of student leaders on campus, the five-day trip across the state brought the Wisconsin Idea to life by allowing students to reach out beyond the classroom, participate in various volunteer activities and visit several communities. The trip came as a result of a collaboration between the Wisconsin Union Directorate...
OPEN for Business
There is so much to celebrate with the Memorial Union west wing reopening that we’ve dedicated a whole weekend to celebrate our OPEN House and Madison’s World Music Festival. Tour the new spaces, taste an internationally inspired food and experience all the special activities and events September 12 and 13, including an extraordinary performance by aerial dance group BANDALOOP on the side of the bulding! We’ve got...