Jeremy Denk brings wit and humor to the piano
If a hum drum normal article on pianist Jeremy Denk was needed, it might read something like this: “Jeremy Denk has recently become one of the most acclaimed American pianists of our day. He has won numerous awards- -the Juilliard Piano Debut Award and the Avery Fisher Career Grant to name a few. He has appeared as a soloist with Philadelphia Orchestra, the St. Louis Symphony, the Houston Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony, the...
You’re invited to the grand opening!
In 1904, University of Wisconsin President Charles Van Hise articulated his vision of a Union building to provide for “the communal life of instructors and students in work, in play and in student relations. Over a hundred years later, the Wisconsin Union is only days away from opening a campus landmark that is ready for the 21st century. For months now, a group of students and staff at the Union have been meeting to put...
Wisconsin Union unveils new website
The Union South building project and the upcoming Memorial Union renovation provide a fresh look to the physical appearance of the Wisconsin Union. Along with these facility changes, the Union marketing department has launched a brand new website. The website was designed with the user in mind and was broadened to make sure content was compatible with the diverse needs of visitors–whether students, faculty, Union members, or the...
The times are a-changing
Dear Friends, To say that life has been a little “out of the ordinary” at the Union the last two weeks would be a major understatement. While some of us may wonder from time to time if the news in Madison reaches beyond the midwest, that has certainly not been a concern of late. During this complex time, the Union has continued to be a “go to” place for meetings, discussions, and gatherings during the well-publicized events for many...
Sneak peek of Union South
As of today, we are only 42 days until the grand opening of Union South! If you have not had a chance to keep up-to-date with the building progress on Facebook or the website, here is a recap of recent photos: Sun Garden Prairie Fire Bowling alley test The Marquee We also invite you to check out a video tour to get a sneak peek of some of the building’s spaces and features. We hope you do not mind the construction, as there is...