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Home Away From Home for the Holidays
Being away at college can disrupt treasured holiday traditions, especially during this pandemic. My parents and little sister live in Madison, but most of my family resides in New York. My grandfather isn’t comfortable traveling right now, so sharing the holidays with him and my extended family won’t happen this year. Sadly, the same is true for many UW-Madison students whose families aren’t nearby. The Wisconsin Union provides so much to students. I was recently told the Union is known as the living room of campus, and that’s so true – for...
read moreTime to Shine: Kendra Ramthun’s Role in the Wisconsin Theater
“Break a leg” “Toi Toi Toi” “Encore” “Brava” My fellow readers, it is time to brush up on your theater lingo because in-person events are officially back at the Wisconsin Union Theater for the 2021-22 season! People are buying their tickets, finding their seats, and getting ready to once again bask in the glory of live shows. For some this is a return to normalcy, and for others, like Kendra Ramthun, the return to in-person events calls for new explorations and experiences. Kendra Ramthun, the new Arts Administrator/General Manager of...
read moreGet Creative with Wisconsin Union Holiday Kits
Are you stuck, wondering what to get a loved one for Christmas? Is your office doing a gift exchange and you’ve run out of gift ideas for your coworkers? Or maybe you’re tired of the busy malls and long lines and want to find an easy way to give quality gifts this year? Never fear, the Wisconsin Union is here! Image of the four Holiday DIY Kits available for purchase. This holiday season the Wisconsin Union is offering DIY Holiday Kits, including a Painting Kit, a Watercolor kit, a Nail Art Kit, and a Jewelry Kit. The...
read moreGive the Gift of the Wisconsin Union This Holiday Season
Searching for meaningful, memorable gifts for your family and friends can sometimes feel like an impossible feat. Shopping online always seems to lead to steep shipping fees, but waiting for the perfect gift to jump out at you while shopping in-store often leads to disappointment or stress. That’s where we, at the Wisconsin Union, want to come to the rescue! Gone are the days of worrying about the lack of personalized gifts, because the Union has something for everyone to enjoy, ranging from cozy clothes and gift boxes to theater tickets and...
read moreUpdate Your Winter Wardrobe at the Largest Ski Swap in the Midwest
A woman and children browse the ski boots during the 2016 Hoofer’s Ski and Snowboard Resale. (photo credit Owen Desai) The thought of trying out a new winter sport can be daunting with the amount of equipment required. That’s why we have the largest ski and snowboard swap in the Midwest right here at Union South, making it as easy as possible for you to get involved in the outdoors at a low cost. The Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Resale will return for its 57th year Dec. 4 and 5 at Varsity Hall in Union South, providing a once-a-year...
read moreRecipe Reveal: Tudor Holiday Dinner Concert Wassail
For the first time, we are revealing our recipe for our wassail, which we usually serve at our annual holiday event, called the Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts. While we will not hold the Concerts this year, you can have a taste of this event with this newly released recipe. Here’s your recipe for this mulled cider delight: The 84th Annual Tudor Holiday Dinner and Concert in 2017. Photo by Andy Manis. Ingredients: 1 quart, 1 1/3 cups of apple cider1 1/3 cups of water1 1/4 teaspoons of lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon of orange juice1/2 teaspoon...
read moreThanksgiving To Go, Coming Soon to a Table Near You
As the colder weather begins to descend upon campus, so does the buzz of anticipation for the holiday season. Thanksgiving will be here soon, bringing with it food, family, friends and fun. We, at the Wisconsin Union, want to make your Thanksgiving financially-friendly and stress-free with our Thanksgiving To Go tradition. With Thanksgiving To Go, you can leave behind the cooking and clean-up stress by purchasing a gourmet meal prepared by the Wisconsin Union. Fudge bottom pie You can purchase menu items à la carte or as a...
read moreIt’s Time to Come Home: Join us for Homecoming Week
Kids dance along with Bucky Badger at Badger Bash at Union South on September 19, 2015. U…..Rah…..Rah…..Wis-con-sin. U…Rah…Rah…Wis-con-sin! U.RAH.RAH.WIS-CON-SIN!! Badgers, the time is finally here when past, present, and future Badgers are called to come home. After more than a year of virtual events, the University of Wisconsin-Madison will be returning to an in-person Homecoming celebration! Beginning Monday, Oct. 25, the student-run Wisconsin Homecoming Committee and some Madison area partners have put together a week of fun...
read moreThankful for You During this Month of Gratitude – Your Free November 2021 Wallpapers
This month, which is National Gratitude Month, we hope you can take a moment to take stock of all of the wonderful things in your life. The friend, who is always there to listen. The animal family members, who bring you peace and happiness. The food that nourishes you. The places that make you feel happy and safe. We hope that we are among those places and that you visit our campus living rooms at Union South, Memorial Union and our markets and cafes throughout downtown Madison soon. We are forever thankful for you. Computer Wallpaper...
read moreDistinguished Lecture Series: A Long-Awaited Return to In-Person Events
Over the past 35 years, the student visionaries behind the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) Committee have brought some of the world’s most intelligent and creative people to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus to share their experiences and advice. The DLS Committee is part of WUD, the Wisconsin Union’s student programming and leadership board that is made up of 11 committees and six Wisconsin Hoofers clubs. Students in each of the committees and clubs design, organize, promote and produce events...
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