A Graduating Senior’s Perspective on COVID-19
By Maddie Boulanger It is safe to say that I did not expect my last semester of college to end this way. As I sit at the desk in my childhood bedroom in Appleton, Wis., I can’t tell if it feels like life has come full-circle or to a full-stop. It is, perhaps, both. Maddie Boulanger is a senior in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications graduating in the class of 2020. There have been massive changes to every level of society...
Lucky you! Your Free March Wallpaper is Here!
You’ve found free wallpaper gold with this month’s new wallpaper. Created in-house by a Wisconsin Union designer, these vibrant images on your phone and computer will make your friends and colleagues green with envy. Stay tuned to the Terrace Views blog for new, free wallpaper each month! Computer Wallpaper Computer Wallpaper Phone Wallpaper
Sustainability at the Wisconsin Union
By Brooke Hollingsworth and Shauna Breneman For us, at the Wisconsin Union, sustainability is a priority. From cleaning practices to food sourcing, we always s ask ourselves how we can help preserve our planet for future generations. In this article, we’ll take you through some of our sustainability practices. Building a Sustainable Future Our commitment to sustainability is everywhere. In fact, it’s in our very walls, windows and...
For UW Staff and Faculty: Expand Benefits, Extend Service through Union Membership
You, our staff and faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, dedicate countless hours to support research, teaching and public service at our incredible university. We, at the Wisconsin Union, are honored to serve a place where so many of you hold classroom discussions, meet with fellow team members, and enjoy leisure time with family and friends. You likely already know that you have some Union benefits as a staff or faculty...
Start your UW-Madison Journey with Basecamp, a Student-Led Wilderness Orientation
By Katrina Kitzmann Uncertainty, discomfort, unfamiliarity, anxiety. For many incoming students, these are some of the feelings that come up when they think about those first few weeks of college. That’s why Wisconsin Basecamp, a wilderness orientation for new University of Wisconsin-Madison freshman and transfer students, exists. Students choose a backpacking, canoeing, or rock climbing trip. No matter what they choose, they’re going...