First impressions of #UnionSouth
People today are able to post their thoughts and impressions of anything for the world to read on the internet, for better or worse. These online first impressions of Union South were overwelmingly outstanding. We just couldn’t resist sharing some of these fabulous photos and posts with you! Before the building was opened, Facebook fans were polled to see what they were most excited for in the new building: #1 New movies in the...
The return of seasonal Terrace beer
As the days get longer and sleeves and hemlines begin to get shorter, it is a favorite Wisconsin tradition to enjoy a refreshing beer on the Terrace after a long day at work or playing in the sun. While it often catches out-of-state visitors off guard, the Memorial Union Terrace has a long history of serving up cold ones, and always features a wide variety of tastes. From rich dark lagers to refreshing pale ales, the Terrace has a...
Isthmus Jazz Fest has many new offerings
This year’s Isthmus Jazz Festival, June 3-4 at the Memorial Union Terrace, will feature many artists never before seen on the Isthmus Jazz Festival stage. New to the festival this year is Grupo Candela, a twelve member Latin group featuring utterly danceable rhythms. In addition to Salsa music, the band also plays Merengue, Bachata and Cumbia. The group recently performed for the grand opening of Union South, in conjunction with...
Five years in the making, Union South: an icon for a lifetime
Ever since the first issue of Terrace Views in the fall of 2006, we have been sharing the news about rebuilding Union South. With the grand opening just a few days away, we thought we’d take a moment to remember the long journey and explore all that members have to look forward to. It all started with a vision The story begins in 2006 with the student referendum to build a brand new Union South and renovate Memorial Union–which...
Wordworking Unplugged: a new/old Mini Course
Everyone knows technology is constantly changing our daily lives. Some things get easier; others get much more complicated. This spring, Wisconsin Union Mini Courses will be giving members a chance to step away from recent technology with the class appropriately titled, ‘Woodworking Unplugged.’ The class gives participants a chance to immerse themselves in the classic art of woodworking entirely by hand. Woodworking...