Hoofers faces the next challenge
By Bethany Rahja ’15 The time Hoofers has been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived as the organization is now moving into newly renovated offices, shops and club spaces. For over 80 years, Hoofer members repaired boats and sails, packed for trips, held club meetings, elected leaders and formed lifelong friendships in the basement of Memorial Union. It was a small group of committed students and staff who first made a home for...
Throwback Thursday: Soaking up the sun on the Terrace
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!
Behind the scenes: A local music festival with the whole world in its hands
by Elysse Lindell The upcoming anniversary of the World Music Festival on September 19-21, will mark the tenth year of a tradition that has enriched the Madison community with variety, talent and entertainment. When this musical event was created, it came together in only three months of planning and showcased six outstanding artists with the help of the Chicago World Music Festival and the Lotus Festival in Bloomington, IN. The...
Wisconsin Union restructures outdoor programming
By: Andrew Mackens The Wisconsin Union has been undergoing some changes lately and not just with the construction. The Union’s outdoor recreation programs are getting an operational facelift, resulting in the Union’s outdoor organization, Wisconsin Hoofers, to become part of a bigger initiative. Through the Memorial Union Reinvestment, the Wisconsin Union is branching out to the community with its new umbrella brand, Outdoor UW. When...
Letter from the Director – Summer at the Union
We waited an awfully long time this year for spring to arrive. The longer we waited, the more exaggerated my expectations became of what summer would be like at the Union. The gridlock that Langdon Street and Library Mall became last winter as a result of three separate construction projects was just about enough to keep away even our most loyal Union members. You wouldn’t believe how much we were all looking forward to summer –...