Hoofers and Special Olympics Wisconsin set sail
By Bethany Rahja x’15 On September 22, 2013, Hoofer Sailing Club hosted a sailing event that provided a new venue for athletes of Special Olympics Wisconsin to pursue adventures outdoors. While Hoofers and Special Olympics Wisconsin anticipated a modest 20 participants, within a few days of registration, nearly 75 athletes were registered for the event, ready to take on the winds of Lake Mendota. “This event was the highlight of...
From print to pixels: How magazines are evolving in the digital age
By Francesca Bonifacio x’13 & Nadia Le Flore x’15 This winter, Carrie Anton will be leading a new Mini Course called “Getting Published in Magazines,” and it’s designed to teach aspiring magazine writers how to tell stories for both online and print publications. A UW-Madison alumna, Carrie has spent many years writing for magazines such as Women’s Health, Self, Maximum Fitness, and Inside Wisconsin...
Throwback Thursday: Celebrating Der Rathskeller’s 70th in “The Quarterly”
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! This week, we’re featuring an article published in our old newsletter, The Quarterly,...
Throwback Thursday: Chicken Man scales Memorial Union entrance, 1950s
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!
Throwback Thursday: A fall day on the Terrace, 1955
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!