Meet the Interns – Erin: Lover of Yoga, Acting and Pasta
This month, we’re focusing on sharing some of the Faces of the Union with you, because the best part about being a Union member is being able to share share experiences that will last a lifetime with other people. Over the next few issues, we’re going to be releasing interviews with four Wisconsin Union Theater interns and Terrace Views contributors. Erin Bannen What are you studying? What year are you? I am a fifth year senior...
Meet the Interns – Elana the Uninhibited
This month, we’re focusing on sharing some of the Faces of the Union with you, because the best part about being a Union member is being able to share share experiences that will last a lifetime with other people. Over the next few issues, we’re going to be releasing interviews with four Wisconsin Union Theater interns and Terrace Views contributors. Elana Siegel What’s your year in school, and what’s you major? I’m a senior working...
Ceramic Tile Installation at Union South Now Finished
Gloria Van Dixhorn, the artist who coordinated the student art around the bubblers in Union South, has just completed two ceramic tile murals near the Prairie Fire. The tiles are based on two of Aesop’s Fables. The first portrays the Tortoise and the Hare: The second features the Fox and the Crow: See our artistic tour of Union South here. You can read about the indigenous tile project led by Van Dixhorn at Union South here. Photos by...
Terrace Views Classic: How Terrace Chairs Are Made
By Amanda McGowan, originally published summer 2008 As another Wisconsin summer arrives, the Terrace chairs will once again appear on the Wisconsin Union Terrace to provide seating for thousands of guests enjoying the lake and the sunshine. The Terrace chair has become a well-known symbol for the Wisconsin Union, the University of Wisconsin and the Madison community. What many Union visitors do not know is the Terrace chairs are...
Hoofer Riding Club – Youth Summer Camps
By Fran Theisen and Katie Klinger This summer, the Hoofers Riding Club will be holding their Hoofer Riding Summer camp June through August. Held annually at the Hoofer Equestrian Center, these camps are available for kids ages 8 to 16. This camp allows both new and experienced riders to be completely immersed into interaction with horses as well as gain knowledge about these animals. Camps will contain a one-hour lesson in the morning...