Remaking the Play Circle
By Emily Connor In the 1930s, the Wisconsin Union constructed the Fredric March Play Circle Theater. Although original plans intended the Play Circle to be much larger, it was scaled back due to budget issues that arose just before construction. The Play Circle ended up being designed as an experimental theater, with three stages instead of one. The idea was that a three-act play could be staged with each act set on a different stage,...
6 must-read books for holiday vacation
Holiday vacations provide the perfect time to cozy up next to the fireplace in your slippers with a great book. Some Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Publications Committee members and directors gave us a few of their favorite reads. These students produce eight print and online publications: Illumination, Emmie, Souvenirs, JUIS, Working Title, UW Flash Fiction, Moda and The Dish. As the most devoted literature fans in the Union,...
What’s up on @WisconsinUnion
We asked @WisconsinUnion Twitter followers: Do you ♥ the Union? Use #MyUnion and tell us your fave memory of the Wisconsin Union. Here’s what they had to say: @mvaneerden Dec 07 #myunion Hanging out at the terrace at the end of the school year is my favorite Union memory. If you’re a Badger Alumni, what’s yours? @madtownmed Dec 06, 8:17pm Had my first date with @erickinbrief on the Terrace, and got engaged in the same spot....
Rose Bowl game day planned at Union South
You won’t have to cheer on the Badgers alone – Union South is open from 12 noon to 10 p.m. on Monday, January 2 for the Rose Bowl. You can watch the game on The Sett’s 18-foot HD TV, and enjoy $2 brats and free soda refills with a proof of purchase. Kick-off is 4:10pm, but get there early for a slice of pizza from Urban Slice, a cold beverage from The Sett, badger gear from Badger Market and even a game of bowling in The...
Concerts, movies & more on our holiday event calendar!
The holidays can be a busy time of year. But holiday performances, movies and deals can add some holiday cheer. For a full list of Wisconsin Union events, visit the Union website. Created by Emily Connor