MUR Update: discussion ensues on proposed Theater lounge
By Emily Connor As Memorial Union Reinvestment project plans progress, a variety of opinions have arisen regarding one critical piece of the building project: the proposed Theater lounge addition. Yet, arguments against the proposed addition have done little to explain the reasons why the addition is an important piece of the overall Reinvestment process. Currently, Memorial Union Reinvestment project plans include a proposed Theater...
Wisconsin Union Theater stage lights up for a stunning 2011-12 season
By Erin Bannen p://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4oMKXOSf08&feature=player_embedded Concert Series The world-touring Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble is a string octet with over 30 CDs to their name. They will be playing classical pieces from Brahms, Shostakovich and Mendelssohn. Caroline Goulding, just 19, is said to be the next Hilary Hahn, a master American violinist. Known for her fresh sound and new...
Tudor holiday dinner will delight audiences for 78th year
By Emily Connor At first, a wild boar, an English scholar and an English student might not seem to have much in common with the Memorial Union. But these characters in an old English legend are responsible for creating one of theWisconsin Union’s most popular holiday traditions. Just as planned, from Nov 30 to Dec. 6, the Tudor Holiday Dinner and Concert series will return to Memorial Union’s Great Hall for another...
The importance of each Union member’s voice
As the weather cools and leaves begin to fall, it reminds me how exciting it is to start a new academic year at the Wisconsin Union. And while students establish their new routines on the campus (like they do every autumn), Union members continue to frequent their favorite Union spots as they have all year long. As much as the Union acts as the “living room” of the UW-Madison campus on a daily basis, it also serves as the heart and...
Soaking up the last bit of summer
Once again, the fall semester has descended on UW-Madison and the weather has complied beautifully. The air is crisp, the sun provides just the right amount of warmth during the day and the cool evening breezes encourage you to find your favorite sweater. The familiarity of this annual ritual is comfortable and reassuring, just like the programs and events that are on the docket this month at your favorite campus hangout –...