HOOFPRINTS: SnS Winter Break Trips Recap, Part 1 – Steamboat and Team Trips
This winter break, Hoofers Ski and Snowboard Club traveled across the country to many different venues to experience the mountains of the west. One large group went to Steamboat Springs, CO, while the Alpine ski team went to Winter Park, CO. Both groups had a great time tearing up the slopes and bonding with fellow Hoofer club members. Despite the lack of snow, everyone had fun and many different activities occurred as well. One trip...
Updated lounge design testifies to collaborative design process
By Jacklyn John, Memorial Union project coordinator No aspect of the Memorial Union Reinvestment has received more attention or generated more controversy than the proposed student/Theater lounge addition directly to the north of the Union Theater. Attention surrounding any proposed addition to Memorial Union is not surprising, given the deep connection to the building among students, alumni and community members. Some members of the...
Lakefront Gateway Project will link Lake Mendota & campus
By Marie Renckens, membership marketing intern Renovations at the Terrace aren’t the only lakefront improvements to look forward to in the coming years. Along with these improvements will come the new Alumni Park and Shoreline Rehabilitation Project– all together named the Lakefront Gateway Project. In 2005, the University took a renewed look at the Campus Master Plan and decided to move forward to fully embrace the university’s...
Reinvestment will ensure Union can be enjoyed by all
By Emily Connor While many might take the ability to run up flights of stairs or easily navigate a building for granted, limited mobility can make it difficult for some Union patrons to enjoy everything the Memorial Union has to offer. To ensure all members get the same Union experience, the Memorial Union Reinvestment (MUR) team is committed to ensuring the project focuses heavily on increasing accessibility throughout the building....
Hoofers space to get much needed update
By Marie Renckens, membership marketing intern After decades of being hidden away in a corner of the Memorial Union basement, Hoofers – UW Madison’soutdoor recreation club – will finally get the space they need to function more safely and comfortably. Memorial Union Reinvestment (MUR) plans for the Hoofers space will make the shop and offices more ergonomic, allow customers easier access to the clubs and provide an internal space more...