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Behind the Scenes: The Terrace Reopening
The Wisconsin Union Terrace is a long-standing UW-Madison staple, dating back to its construction in 1928. It is a place where the entire Madison community can come together, relax, and enjoy the beauty of Lake Mendota and the UW-Madison campus. Since its inception, it has held a special place in the hearts of UW-Madison students, alumni, and the community. However, the timeless appeal of the Terrace doesn’t just magically happen. Extensive planning, effort, and collaboration take place behind the scenes and are crucial to a...
read morePlanning With Passion: Stephanie Díaz de León
Stephanie Díaz de León For the past 15 years, Stephanie Díaz de León has been an integral member of the Wisconsin Union team. Her job titles and responsibilities have evolved as the years have passed, but her hard work, determination and passion remain as strong as ever. Stephanie joined the Union team in 2006 as an event planner, a title that she held until 2018, when she became signature event planner. Since November 2020, she has split her time between her roles as signature event planner and the diversity coordinator for the Vice...
read moreThe Ultimate Terrace Summer Goals List
If you’re anything like me, spending as much time at the Memorial Union Terrace as possible is a staple of your summer. I could (and frequently do) lounge on the famous Terrace sunburst chairs for hours and never get bored taking in the sights around me, from the watercolor-esque sunsets reflecting on Lake Mendota to the Hoofers sailboats skimming across the water. But why not take your Terrace summer a step further and challenge yourself to attend as many exciting events as possible? The Union event calendar is filled to the brim this...
read moreFree July Wallpapers Filled with Scoops of Happiness
We’ve got the scoop on your free July wallpapers! This month, our wallpapers are a visual ode to that delicious ice cream you can buy at the Daily Scoops at Memorial Union and Union South. While our ice cream is wonderfully sweet, the sweetest part of summer for us at the Wisconsin Union is you, our wonderful members and guests that visit our buildings Union South and Memorial Union. We hope you visit us soon. Computer Wallpaper Computer Wallpaper Phone Wallpaper
read moreDiscounts and Access and Fun, Oh My! All the Joys of Union Membership
Wisconsin Union members can enjoy beautiful nights at the Memorial Union Terrace all summer long. (Photo by Andy Manis) Purchasing an annual Wisconsin Union membership is the ultimate win-win: not only do you gain access to Memorial Union and Union South, events, and exclusive member benefits for only $55, but your contribution also supports our programming and student leadership opportunities. After a year of limited access to the public due to COVID-19, our buildings are now open again to members, and Terrace season is in full swing at our...
read moreTerrace 2021 Events for a Lifetime
Events. Are. Coming. Back. To. The Terrace. Adding the Terrace’s symphony of laughter and conversation will be free film showings, music performances and art activities. These in-person events took a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, but we are bringing them back, making Terrace season more like the decades of Terrace seasons we all love and remember. Art on the Terrace Get in the creative zone with the Terrace Art Zone right on the Terrace. You can weave on June 23, make mobiles on Aug. 4, and have fun object marbling on Aug. 18...
read moreTerrace Season 2021 Dining: New, Limited Time Dining Concept and New Market
April showers bring May flowers, and May brings sunshine, the smell of summer and everyone’s favorite: Terrace season! That’s right, folks; Terrace season has begun and we have some surprises for you! We will be unveiling a couple of new concepts at Memorial Union, a seasonal market, called the Terrace Store at Lakeview Lounge, and a reservation table service dining option called the Sunset Lounge & Outdoor Restaurant. Ever been on the Terrace and realized you’ve forgotten your sunscreen or your bug spray? Well with the opening of...
read moreHave Fun in the Sun With Outdoor UW
Picture this: it’s a hot, sunny day at the Memorial Union Terrace. The bright blue of Lake Mendota surrounds you on all sides. Waves gently bump against the paddleboard you’re standing on while a refreshing breeze ruffles your hair. In front of you, a sailboat glides along the water while up above, a seagull squawks, on the hunt for a snack. The scents of brats and sunscreen mingle and linger in the air, filling your nostrils with the smells of a perfect Madison summer. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, we’re here to tell you that we can make...
read morePride Month Wallpapers – June 2021
Celebrate Pride Month with our new, Pride-themed, free wallpapers for your phone and computer. Our country celebrates Pride Month in June in honor the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which occurred when police raided a gay bar in New York City, called The Stonewall Inn, and the patrons fought back. The Riots occurred for days and started a movement to fight against laws and practices that discriminated against LGBTQIA+ Americans. We, at the Wisconsin Union, are flying the Pride flag at our buildings Memorial Union and Union South throughout June in...
read moreAccomplished Alumna Alert: A Conversation With Katie Harbath, Former WUD PR Coordinator
Katie Harbath It’s no secret that University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni go on to do amazing things after graduating, and alumna Katie Harbath is no exception. During her senior year, Katie was the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) public relations coordinator before she graduated in 2003 with a bachelor of arts in journalism and political science. Since then, Katie has achieved an accomplished career in public policy, working for several campaigns, committees and companies with a focus on exploring how technology impacts elections and...
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