Why renovate?
By Jacklyn John, Memorial Union project coordinator Memorial Union is without a doubt one of the most treasured spaces on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Indeed, very few images of campus can pull at my heartstrings as an alumnus quite like an image of a Terrace chair. This deep connection to Memorial Union among alumni could potentially cause concern over any proposed plan to renovate or change Memorial Union. However,...
Throwback Thursday: Hoofers Winter Carnival
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!
Chris Dacre exhibit ‘Up & Coming’ explores war
By Brooke Appe Combining his own experience, fascinations, and a variety of skills, Chris Dacre set out to bring new light to a truth that countless people face every day: war. With a new exhibit at Union South’s Gallery 1308, Chris’s multidimensional portrayals open up the phenomenon of war to new and unique interpretations. We spoke with him about his art, inspiration and techniques. You definitely touch on a...
Beloved Hoofers adviser retires
By Lauren Ayala After working for Wisconsin Union Hoofers for nearly eight years, the time has come for Linda Bentz to bid a warm farewell as she moves on to a new chapter in her life. Serving as a student adviser and later a director for the student-run Hoofers program, Linda oversaw the organization, which provides it members with rich, recreational opportunities ranging from mountaineering to sailing. She acted as a guiding...
Hidden Treasures: moonshine bottles
By Lauren Ayala This month we are sharing a more surprising hidden treasure that Union staff discovered while preparing for the Memorial Union Reinvestment. Hidden deep inside the walls of the Union Theater, we uncovered three rustic containers with peeling labels under layers of dust. One of them, a large jug sealed with plastic wrap and a rubber band and the others, tall dark-tinted glass bottles. Upon closer investigation, it was...