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Fall at the Memorial Union Terrace – Your October 2021 Wallpapers
If you haven’t been to the Memorial Union Terrace in October, you are missing a very special time at this iconic destination when the green of our majestic trees are replaced with the warm, brilliant colors of fall, which slowly carpet the Terrace’s pavers. While the end of fall usually brings the hibernation of the famous sunburst chairs that reside at the Terrace during the late spring, summer and early fall, there are still plenty of cool autumn days in October to enjoy the Terrace. Enjoy those fall colors no matter what Mother...
read moreRecounting 40 Years of the Chair-ished Partnership Between the Wisconsin Union and Wisco Industries
The Terrace chair is more than just a chair. It’s a statement of resilience. It’s a marker of time and tradition. The Terrace chair is an icon of not only the Wisconsin Union, but also the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the city of Madison, as a whole. The Terrace chair as we know it today would not be possible without the help of Wisco Industries 40 years ago. Union team members have been trying to perfect the Terrace chair since 1929, when the first chairs were displayed on the Memorial Union Terrace. The original chairs were...
read moreYour Membership Benefits Recap
Hey, wonderful Wisconsin Union members! It’s been awhile since we’ve been able to gather in-person for art-making, performing arts performances, Badger Bash tailgate celebrations and other experiences for a lifetime. When we say we missed you, we mean it from the bottom of our Terrace-loving hearts. With a year of in-person experiences for a lifetime already in motion, we’re taking this opportunity to remind you of all of your membership benefits. Wheelhouse Studios discounts: After the year we’ve all had, who couldn’t use some art...
read moreYou just never know…
The clouds covered the morning sky, and fog blanketed the grounds of UW-Madison. The morning air was crisp as I made my way to the Social Sciences building for my 8:00 a.m. class. Campus was slowly starting to awaken, and. as I stood at the bottom of Bascom Hill, instead of focusing on how it continually reminds me of my inadequate physical endurance, I thought about the beauty that my campus, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, holds. As I made my trek up Bascom Hill on the morning of March 11, 2020, little did I know it would be my last...
read moreAbby’s Picks for Art Classes to Take This Fall
With all the natural beauty surrounding you as summer transitions to fall, there’s no better time than now to use the changing seasons as inspiration for making beautiful art of your own. Wheelhouse Studios, located in the lower level of Memorial Union, is once again offering many in-person classes that span a wide range of mediums. Wherever your creative passion lies, there’s sure to be a class that will light the artistic spark within you. Without further ado, here are my picks for art classes to sign up for this fall: Ceramics An artist...
read moreTwo Spaces Renamed at Memorial Union in Recognition of National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Multicultural Greek Council
The Wisconsin Union is renaming two spaces in Memorial Union in recognition of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC). This comes after a unanimous decision by the Wisconsin Union’s governing board, called Union Council, in April 2021 to rename two spaces for these Councils. The State Room is now the Multicultural Greek Council Room, and Inn Wisconsin is now named the National Pan-Hellenic Council Room. Attendees are pictured during a dedication ceremony for the Divine Nine Garden Plaza project on...
read moreStudent Team Member Learns about Marketing Experiences for a Lifetime
EMILY SIDERITS’S HANDS-ON MARKETING INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Emily Siderits, Wisconsin Union social media and marketing intern, began working at the Wisconsin Union in October 2020. The University of Wisconsin–Madison junior is majoring in marketing as well as management and entrepreneurship in addition pursuing a certificate in Spanish studies. In addition to this busy academic year, she has taken on this important, hands-on learning role at the Wisconsin Union. Emily Siderits In her internship position, Emily writes content for and...
read moreBehind the Scenes with Donald Dismuke
Donald Dismuke has been an employee of the Wisconsin Union for 13 years. As a person who always envisioned himself working within the Union, Donald has worked hard to attain his current position as assistant manager of the Sett Pub at Union South. His time, dedication, and passion for the Wisconsin Union contribute to making everything at Union South so welcoming and successful. Mardi Gras Celebration in The Sett on Feb. 28, 2017 How long have you worked for the Wisconsin Union? Did you have any prior roles within the Union before becoming...
read moreOur Favorite Mem-U Menu Items for Fall
By Emily Rohloff and Abby Synnes Speaking as two students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, once school starts up again, we’re planning on spending most of our free time at the Wisconsin Union’s Memorial Union. The Memorial Union offers the perfect space for all of your needs: a relaxing environment for studying or reading, a lively atmosphere to meet up with friends or family, and, perhaps most importantly, plenty of places to eat. Whether you’re a meat-lover or vegetarian or have dietary restrictions, you’re sure to find something...
read moreWhen You Say “Badger Bash,” You’ve Said It All!
When I tell you that the Wisconsin Union is home to gameday’s best tailgate, I really mean it. If you’ve ever attended the Wisconsin Union’s Badger Bash, you already know why. And if you’ve never been, this is your year to make it happen. After you’ve put on your best red and white ensemble, follow the sounds of laughter and live music, as well as the smells of brats and burgers, until you reach Union South, just steps away from Camp Randall Stadium. Badger Bash is one of the longest-standing and most well-loved Union traditions, drawing in...
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