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Hold 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...
read more10 Things to Do When Your Family Comes to Town
With spring in the air, the Memorial Union Terrace open once again and graduation right around the corner, there’s no better time than now to visit Madison, Wis. As a Madison native, I can say with complete certainty that you will never run out of fun things to do during a Madison spring. Even after living here for 21 years, I’m still finding new gems that the city has to offer. I’ve compiled a list of 10 of my favorite things to do and places to visit around campus, so that when your family arrives for a Wisconsin weekend, you won’t waste...
read moreCalling all Badgers…Terrace Season is Finally Here!
The first day of spring is officially behind us, and do you know what that means, my fellow Badgers? It means the Terrace season is finally here. The season of outdoor laughs, tasty grilled food, and sunset dates. On April 13, the Wisconsin Union Terrace opened up for the 2022 season. With a plethora of events planned, ranging from open mic nights to outdoor movie screenings to band performances, this Terrace season is not something you want to miss! The Memorial Union Terrace on a beautiful, summer day in Madison, WI. The...
read moreWorking at the Wisconsin Union: Real-World Experiences for Students’ Next Big Steps
Real-world experiences for students’ next big career step start at our buildings Memorial Union and Union South as well as our Wisconsin Union-run markets and cafes at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. We’re hiring for many positions. At the Wisconsin Union, many things make our employees’ experience different from other student jobs, including taking intentional time to nurture their professional skills, putting them first and creating valuable and unique benefits to student employment. Skills for a Lifetime Photo by by Xuefeng Xu Our...
read moreUW–Madison Invited to Apply to Lead 2022 Homecoming Celebration
The 111-year Homecoming celebration tradition in downtown Madison, Wis., all starts with the talented University of Wisconsin–Madison students of the Wisconsin Homecoming Committee. New committee members lead Homecoming every year, and now is the time that UW–Madison students can apply through March 31 to serve on the executive board or apply for priority membership consideration. Leadership roles for which students can apply include president, vice president, director of marketing, or campus events chair. Badger fans watch the UW...
read moreOutdoor Adventure Tips and Ways to Prepare for Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor explorers and explorers-to-be, adventure awaits you in Wisconsin’s outdoors, and our team at Outdoor UW wants to help you build the skills for your next excursion. Photo by Andy Manis Outdoor UW offers courses through the Outdoor Explorer Series for outdoor enthusiasts and soon-to-be enthusiasts at every level of their adventuring. In this story, we’re sharing some outdoor tips as you consider your next venture into nature as well as some Series events to check out. Get Cookin’ – Sure, you can pack the classic peanut butter and...
read moreBringing the Terrace to Life
This is not a drill, folks: Terrace season, also known as the best time of the year, is almost upon us (no opening date yet, but stay tuned). But reopening the Terrace doesn’t happen overnight; preparation for Terrace season is a months or even year-long collaborative process between all of our departments, here at the Wisconsin Union. We spoke with team members from different areas of the Union to get a sense of the moving parts that must come together every year to bring the Terrace to life. You can read our conversation with these...
read moreYour Year-Round, Free Madison Movie Theater
The moment when the lights go down leaving only subdued lights in the aisles, a hush cascades into the movie theater and the movie screen illuminates bringing with it the start of your movie-going experience. It’s a moment when escape begins and you’re drawn into a story, into moments and lives that are not your own but in which you become enveloped. We invite you to experience the magic of films at our free film showing experiences at the Marquee at our building Union South during the University of Wisconsin–Madison academic year and at the...
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