Party-planning for the holidays
By Emily Connor Holiday parties can be fun, festive events and a great way to celebrate the season. But planning can be stressful. Considering food, drink, entertainment and decorations are all important steps in making sure your holiday party runs smoothly. Whitney Swance, a Wisconsin Union Event Coordinator, gave her top 10 tips to ensure your holiday party is a success. #1) Think about your space. Some of the biggest holiday party...
Holiday drink recipe: Tudor Dinners’ classic wassail bowl
By Emily Connor Family holidays are often filled with warmth and tradition. And the Wisconsin Union family is no exception. For over 70 years, the Union has hosted Tudor Dinners, a holiday dinner and madrigal concert series, in Memorial Union. Union members, family and friends all gather in Great Hall to listen to carols and celebrate the season together. The dinners would never be quite as special without everyone’s favorite...
Hoofer Sailing team places 1st and 4th at Harry Anderson competition
By Katlyn Putney Hard work and dedication has more than paid off for the Hoofer Sailing team this fall. After coming in 1st and 4th at the Harry Anderson sailing competition, this Midwest sailing team has proven they have the talent, skills and competitive drive to compete with East Coast champions. But the road to victory wasn’t easy as the Hoofer Sailing team journeyed to the Harry Anderson competition in September. Their success...
Hoofer memories: a night with Lady Liberty
Story by Jen Kulkoski as told by Katie Klinger In February 2009, the Hoofers Council chose to commemorate our very own Lady Liberty on Lake Mendota by spending a night with her. Wrapped in warm winter clothes and clutching sleeping bags, the crew spent the night inside the head of Lady Liberty! Jen Kulkoski, Tiana Riebe, Kyle Olsen, Brittney Rathsack, Paul Davidsaver, Josh Schmale and David Nimmer were the Hoofers brave enough to...
Hoofer Sailing team breezes by competiton in Pere Marquette regatta
By Katlyn Putney The Hoofer Sailing Team set off for Milwaukee late on Friday, Sept. 30 to compete in the Pere Marquette sailing regatta. The team–Phil Morley, Harrison Faust, Connor Trepton, Erin Kunkel, Dan Hanna, Peter Lewis, Bridget Murphy and Ella Stutz–arrived late that evening and quickly retired to be best prepared for the races in the morning. On Saturday, Oct. 1, the team drove to the Milwaukee harbor to start sailing. A...