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Then and Now: Terrace Programming Through the Decades
Since its construction in 1928, the Memorial Union Terrace has been one of the most iconic destinations in Madison—and for good reason. Over the past 94 years, it has functioned as many things: an epic concert venue, a free movie theater, an outdoor lecture hall, an electric dance floor, an open-air art studio, a prime dining location, a ski and snowboard competition site and more. The decades brought new hairstyles, new fashions and even new chair designs, but the smiles and laughter at the Terrace have remained constant. We took a stroll...
read moreGems of the Wisconsin Union
The Wisconsin Union, one of the most beloved parts of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is the “heart and soul” of campus offering a plethora of events, spaces, activities, and programming for everyone. Images of Union South (left) and Memorial Union (right). Founded in 1907, the Wisconsin Union spaces include Memorial Union, Union South and more than a dozen markets and cafes throughout downtown Madison. It has since developed its buildings and satellite dining options to be places where UW students, faculty, staff, Union...
read moreHow to Terrace this May and June
If it’s a summer day that ends in “y,” there’s something exciting happening at the Memorial Union Terrace. Prepare to make the Terrace your second home this summer, because we’ve got you covered with iconic sunburst chairs, an impressive lineup of events and the perfect summer vibes, all of which are guaranteed to keep you coming back for more. There’s no better time than now to experience all of the fun-filled opportunities that the Wisconsin Union has to offer, including free outdoor music concerts and film showings, paddling on Lake...
read moreBecome a Member, and Receive a “Perks Pack” of Unbeatable Meal Deals
Without the valuable support of our Wisconsin Union members, the best things about the Union, including the student-led programming of more than 1,000 events each year, would not be possible. When you become a Wisconsin Union member, you join a community of more than 105,000 members worldwide, connected by a shared love of all things Union. Deep fried cheese curds with Rath sauce from Memorial Union’s der Rathskeller. For a limited time, when you purchase an annual Wisconsin Union membership for only $55, you will receive a “Perks Pack”...
read moreFrom Here to Chair: Meet Leslie Dinauer
Are you a lifetime member of the Wisconsin Union or an annual member on your way to becoming one? Then you are, or will become, a member of the Wisconsin Union Association. Image of Leslie Dinauer. Now, let me introduce you to Leslie Dinauer, class of 1987 UW-Madison grad and new chair of the Wisconsin Union Association’s Board of Trustees. As a Badger alum, Leslie understands the magic and importance the Union provides for its students and other members, having frequented Union South on a regular basis as a student, especially to take...
read moreSips of Summer at Memorial Union and Union South
We invite you to the sips of summer at Memorial Union and Union South, including at seasonal Terrace dining. Your full selection list is overwhelmingly wonderful in number and variety, and we’ll highlight some of your options in this story. For a full list of Wisconsin Union dining options, visit union.wisc.edu/dine. Ale Asylum’s Hopalicious Let’s start with Ale Asylum’s beer Hopalicious. This pale ale has a bold, deep hoppy flavor perfectly balanced by notes of citrus. You won’t find bitterness here. The lightness added by the citrus paired...
read moreHow Far We’ve Come: The Year in Photos
It’s hard to believe that just a little over a year ago, things looked completely different here at the Wisconsin Union. The halls of our buildings stood empty, missing the usual chatter of friends catching up over burgers from der Rathskeller in Memorial Union, or students fueling their late-night study sessions with large cups of coffee from Prairie Fire in Union South. We’re thrilled that this year, our doors were open again to Wisconsin Union members and guests, filling our once-quiet buildings with laughter, smiles and hundreds of...
read moreHold On to Your Skis: A Look at Hoofers History for Our 90th Anniversary
Ninety years ago, the Wisconsin Hoofers made its debut as the premier outdoors club at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We can hardly believe that we have gathered with members for outdoor adventures and learning for almost a century. And that, today, we have six Hoofers clubs and more than 2,000 members. While much has changed since we first dreamt of establishing the Hoofers, a constant remains that we established day one: the desire to provide exceptional outdoor recreation activities. Join us for a reminiscent look back at important...
read moreStaff Spotlight: Sean Michael Dargan
Ready to learn about the man who is both behind the scenes and on stage? Meet Sean Michael Dargan, an avid musician and current Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Music and Games Committee Advisor. Picture of Sean Michael Dargan. Sean Michael Dargan has been a musician all his life, beginning when he was four and picked up the bagpipes for the first time. His passion for music has only increased throughout his life, leading him to join multiple bands, release records, and now, for the past nine months, engage in a job that reflects...
read moreMaking Memories of a Lifetime Possible Through Union Membership
During a typical year, student leaders from the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD), the Union’s student programming board, create more than 1,000 free and low-cost events for Wisconsin Union members and guests to enjoy. The students in the 11 committees and six clubs that make up WUD work hard to plan, promote and execute a diverse event lineup throughout the year, ranging from game nights to free film screenings to live music performances. These events are made possible through the support of you, our valued Union members, whose membership...
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