Behind the Scenes of Revelry Music and Arts Festival 2014
By Kayla Schmidt x’15 “We’re no Lollapalooza,” said Revelry public relations coordinator Bess Donoghue. “But we want to be a music festival for campus that stands out and is up to par or even better than other schools’ end-of-the-year festivals.” Here comes Revelry. For the second year in a row, Revelry Music and Arts Festival is gearing up for tunes, talent and artistry to celebrate UW-Madison’s school year coming to a close....
Brewing up another Madison Craft Beer Week
By Kayla Schmidt x’15 It’s that time of year again, when the smell of hops and the sound of clinking glasses fills the air. It’s Madison Craft Beer Week. From May 2-11, beer enthusiasts come together in Madison for the fourth annual celebration of all things beer. Participants can enhance their knowledge of Madison’s brewing heritage, experience showcases of local breweries, businesses and retailers, attend...
A Lasting Vision: The Craftshop and its Legacy
By Nancy Payne x’16 With the Memorial Union Reinvestment phase 1 west wing renovation nearly complete, we’re looking back at one of the many Wisconsin Union programs getting a major face lift. The Craftshop, soon to be the re-imagined Wheelhouse Studios, has a long history at the Union. Created in 1930, the Craftshop was inspired by recent graduate, Sally Marshall. Sally’s UW Madison Art Department senior thesis explored...
DIY springtime spring rolls
Spring has arrived! As we say goodbye to winter jackets and snow boots, what better way to ring in the new season than with spring-inspired food? We called upon the help of Wisconsin Union chef and dining services manager Sabi Atteyih to share a seasonal vegan and gluten-free spring roll recipe. Sabi has been teaching culinary classes for the last twenty years and loves to explore food production methods from around the world. Check...
Throwback Thursday: 85-year-old Union Membership Card
Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing history. Find out interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share in the comments section below!