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Celebrating a Legendary Union Leader: Ted Crabb Turns 90!
Ted Crabb, former Wisconsin Union director, poses in front of the Memorial Union archways in 2001. Photo by Jeff Miller for UW-Madison University Communications. On a beautiful July day the summer before his freshman year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, former Wisconsin Union Director Ted Crabb stepped foot on the Memorial Union Terrace for the first time and unknowingly changed the course of his life. Seventy-two years later, on another beautiful July day in 2022, Ted celebrated his 90th birthday, just four years after the building...
read moreSkate Away on Your Next Outdoor UW Adventure
Looking for a new way to celebrate the winter season at the Wisconsin Union? Glide into a new activity with Outdoor UW – ice skating on Lake Mendota! There’s no better way to enjoy the outdoors and the company of friends than by cruising across the ice in front of Memorial Union, savoring the fresh air. And the best part is, you won’t have to invest in skates just to enjoy a few sessions on the lake – you can just rent them at Outdoor UW for a low hourly fee. “We’re excited to be introducing another opportunity to have people coming to the...
read morePreviewing Wheelhouse’s Spring Courses: Old Favorites Return Alongside Exciting New Offerings
Wheelhouse Studios releases its spring courses at 10am on Dec. 15, proving that warmer weather isn’t the only reason to look forward to the changing of the seasons. The spring course selection showcases exciting new offerings plus tried-and-true favorites and offers something for everyone – and we really mean everyone. Acquire the skills you need to succeed in the kitchen with a Wheelhouse cooking course! Finally learn how to cook without a microwave this spring! Wheelhouse’s upcoming culinary classes range from an introductory offering on...
read moreStudents Celebrate Spring Break by Giving Back
By: Ava McNarney For one week every spring, thousands of undergrads flock to the beach in search of respite from the day-to-day of college life. But that isn’t the only way to spend the week, especially for those looking for a way to make new friends and give back – while still traveling someplace new and exciting. Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Alternative Breaks Committee takes University of Wisconsin–Madison students all over the country every spring break to tackle various social and environmental issues. The student-led group...
read moreSouper Supporters: Wheelhouse Artists Create Bowls for UW–Madison Habitat for Humanity
As their hands sculpted soft clay into beautiful bowls, Wheelhouse Studios artists, hobbyists and students helped shape the future of a local family on Oct. 9 by crafting handmade bowls. Their donated creations will be sold as a part of a fundraiser for the University of Wisconsin–Madison chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The event, titled the Souper Bowl, is the chapter’s largest annual benefit to raise money toward the construction of a home for a Dane County family in need. On Feb. 4, 2023, UW–Madison Habitat for Humanity will be hosting...
read moreSurprise Your Student With Something Special This Finals Season
Finals season (noun): the last busy weeks of the academic semester, characterized by countless hours spent studying for exams, fueled by an abundance of caffeine and snacks. The studying never stops at the Wisconsin Union. The halls of Memorial Union and Union South are alive with the sound of studying: the clacking of keyboards, the frenzied scrawling of flashcards, and the chattering of classmates discussing everything from organic chemistry exams to essays on 18th century literature. All of this can only mean one thing: finals season has...
read moreGrab Your Group and Get to Know Gabrielle: Group Art Events at Wheelhouse Studios
Craving a creative activity for an upcoming birthday celebration? Searching for a social event for your registered student organization (RSO)? Hosting a bachelor or bachelorette party? No matter the occasion, art-making is even more fun with friends, family, or co-workers. At Wheelhouse Studios on the lower level of Memorial Union, you and your group can relax and socialize while making meaningful mementos that you will treasure forever! Group events at Wheelhouse are perfect for building camaraderie and practicing self-care while creating an...
read moreDiscovering a Home Away from Home: International Student Employees Find Comfort and Flexibility at the Wisconsin Union
It’s challenging enough being a college student – never mind being one at a university located thousands of miles from home, in a different country. With the potential of balancing culture shock alongside classes, it isn’t always easy to find a sense of normalcy and belonging. That’s where we come in. At the Wisconsin Union, we are proud to offer a space where all students, including international students, can grow through out-of-the-classroom learning experiences – like those offered in one of our 70-plus student job positions....
read moreYour Wisconsin Union Large Space Lottery Guide
Registered student organizations (RSOs) (and their wonderful advisors), this blog story is for you. Our team at the Campus Event Services Office (CESO) holds a large event space lottery just for you each fall and spring semester, and we’re giving the 411 on how to navigate your lottery experience. What do you get at the lottery? Well, we thought you’d never ask. This is your chance to reserve a large Union South, Memorial Union or Red Gym space for your RSO-hosted, big event happening on a Friday or Saturday during the upcoming...
read moreBack and Better than Ever: The Return of the Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts
The Philharmonic Chorus of Madison performs holiday carols at the Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts in 2017. Photo by Andy Manis. If you’re searching for the perfect way to ring in the holidays this year, look no further than the Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts. This tradition will return to Memorial Union’s Great Hall from Nov. 30-Dec. 4 for the first time since 2019! With extravagant feasts, old English pageantry and cheerful carols, these five nights of festive fun will get you into the holiday spirit. Tickets to this beloved event are on sale...
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