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Working 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...
read moreUnion South Food Tour
Story by Emily Rohloff and Abby Synnes No matter how busy your schedule is or what you’re craving, Union South has just the food for you. In fact, Union South has so many delicious dining options that it can be difficult to know where to start. Lucky for you, we’re bringing you the student perspective on which Union South eateries are the best for any situation you may encounter, as well as some of our favorite meals from each. Whether you’re looking to catch up with friends for a relaxing evening or grab a quick lunch during a busy day of...
read moreOur Gift for the Class of 2022 Graduates
“Praise to thee, our Alma Mater” “U….-rah…..-rah, Wiiiis-coooon-sin” They did it! They are officially going to join the alumni family of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Congratulations to the upcoming University of Wisconsin Class of 2021-22! An image of University of Wisconsin graduates on May 18, 2018 at the Wisconsin Union. As the season of graduation approaches, now is the perfect time to get your grad a gift they will enjoy for a lifetime! While students at the UW enjoy Wisconsin Union membership while taking courses, that...
read moreMeet the Wisconsin Union Chairlings!
Introducing…the Wisconsin Union Chairlings! These cute green, orange and yellow Terrace chair-inspired characters have appeared on our social media platforms for the past couple of years. Now, it is finally their moment to shine! Their names pay homage to the Terrace chair colors, Wisconsin symbols and unique personalities, as determined by a Wisconsin Union Buzzfeed quiz released in January 2021. BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS A “CHAIRLING”? Characters are referred to as “Chairlings” in a similar way one might refer to a baby duck as a “duckling!”...
read moreCelebrate Two-sday (2.22.22) with the Wisconsin Union
Days this special don’t come around 2 often! We’ve compiled a list of 22 things you can do at 2 of our buildings, Memorial Union and Union South! Visit Memorial Union & Union South between 2-3 p.m. for two-rrific dining deals (while supplies last)Experience 22/22 vision with a Terrace Chair Sunglasses filterBowl or play pool at the Sett Recreation in Union SouthChallenge a friend to see who can win one of our Giphy games the fastest: Curd Catch, Pitch the Pathwater, Pizza Protector, Diploma Dash, Migrate to MemorialShow off your Wisconsin...
read moreNothing Will Terrace Apart: A Valentine’s Playlist
Dear Union Members and students, the season of love is upon us. While many people may dislike the month for all its cheesy, idealistic standards of romance, look at February this year as a way to celebrate friendships, find love in yourself, and maybe even let Cupid shoot his arrow for you. No matter how or who you spent this Valentine’s Day with, whether you spiced up your day with that special someone or had a dance party with friends or found time for yourself in a busy schedule, the season of Cupid doesn’t have to stop! This...
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