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Meet the New Sparkling Sunburst Sparkler Stars
Fruity, fizzy and refreshingly delicious: our line of fruit juice-infused, naturally caffeinated sparkling beverages, called Sunburst Sparkler, got even better this spring with two new flavors. Say hello to the new Sparklers on the scene, Kiwi Berry Bang and Raspberry Ginger Rush! Crafted in collaboration with Madison-based Karben4, Sunburst Sparkler is a growingly popular sip of natural energy for students, staff, faculty and anyone craving a gentle energy boost without the crash and chemicals of many other energy beverages. They’re a...
read moreTerrace Time Tastes: Staff Picks
The sunburst chairs are back at the Memorial Union Terrace, and Terrace time deliciousness is calling your name. We asked the people who know Memorial Union dining best, our very own Wisconsin Union team, what menu items they’re craving most when they sit lakeside at the Terrace or when they want to bring a taste of the Terrace home with them. From snackable bites to frozen delights, these picks come straight from the people who help make connections and experiences possible at the Wisconsin Union. Shauna Breneman, Wisconsin Union...
read moreMy April Event Picks
Now that the sun is shining brighter and setting later, the excitement of summer is just around the corner. To help with the unpredictable seasonal transition, we at the Wisconsin Union, as always, has a packed event calendar this April. Here is my April Wisconsin Union events bucket list, I hope you choose to join in on one…or many! April 2 – Outdoor Explorer Series: Birding and Animal Tracking To kick off the month of April, Outdoor UW is hosting a birding and tracking class in the Mendota Lodge. This class will enhance...
read moreTrail Tales: Update from the Wisconsin Hoofers
From no experience to a club history-making first. Before joining the Hoofer Riding Club, University of Wisconsin–Madison Mara Bunderson had no equestrian experience. This summer, she competed in the International Horse Show Association National Championships. A member of the Wisconsin Hoofers’ Wisconsin Equestrian Team, she took first place in the Hunter Seat Individual Introductory Equitation Division. “It’s something that I’ve wanted to do since I was little but didn’t have the opportunity to until now,” Mara said. “This is my first...
read moreNew Dining Option Brings Naan Stop Deliciousness to Downtown Madison
After trying Naan Stop Express this past Thursday, I will be returning, naan stop. I stopped into Medical Sciences between classes and ordered the chicken tikka masala entree with saffron rice and garlic naan. The warmth of the meal was perfect for the chilly fall air, a necessary addition to my day. Located right in the center of campus, Naan Stop Express is quick, filling and delicious. There are two entree options, small and large. The small option includes one entree choice, rice and naan bread and the large adds an additional entree...
read moreFind Your People and Leadership Opportunities through the Wisconsin Union Directorate
Students are asking: Where can I find my people, the people I enjoy spending time with and could be forever friends? Some are also asking, where can I find hands-on opportunities to hone my skills and learn new ones? There’s one answer to both of these questions: the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD). What is WUD (pronounced like “wood”)? It’s called a programming board, meaning the student leaders creating programming. In the case of WUD, they create more than 1,000 events a year. Students have lots of options when it comes to...
read moreBob Wright’s Retiring!
Robert Wright’s career has been filled with friendship, memories and hard work. From scuba diving in Lake Mendota and volunteering in Belize to managing Sett Recreation, Bob’s commitment to the Wisconsin Union has left an incredible impact on the community. Now, some 40 years later, Wright has plans to return to South America, following his retirement in winter 2024. Sett Recreation in Union South is home to bowling lanes, pool tables and games. Sett, meaning a badger’s den, mimics the feeling of an animal’s habitat by being located...
read moreEvents That Will Have You Falling for Fall Vibes 🍂
It’s officially the season when we exchange our flip-flops for boots, and pumpkin spice becomes a food group ☕️. So bundle up, and gear up for fall fun at Wisconsin Union events! Gather your crew to enjoy it all, or find your crew at experiences for a lifetime. Free Pumpkin Carving, Oct. 23 Carve a pumpkin outside of Union South! Hosted by the Wisconsin Union Directorate Global Connections Committee. Open to all students, staff, faculty, and Wisconsin Union members, including day members (day membership available for $1 per person at...
read moreSave the Date to Flock Together to Make a Difference: Fill the Hill, Oct. 24-25
Once upon a time, some clever students filled an iconic University of Wisconsin–Madison location, Bascom Hill, with plastic, pink flamingos to welcome students to campus. In homage to the sassy scholars, once a year, Badgers and Badgers-at-heart around the world fill Bascom Hill with pink flamingos again; but with a twist the tradition’s inventors never predicted. Starting at 5 p.m. on Oct. 24 through 5. p.m. on Oct. 25, each gift designated for the nonprofit Wisconsin Union funds and other University efforts will add a flamingo to...
read moreWisconsin Union Theater presents cinematic shadow puppet and music company’s reimagining of ‘Frankenstein’
The worlds of film, music, shadow puppetry and theater combine in Manual Cinema’s performance of “Frankenstein” on Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Shannon Hall at Memorial Union, as part of the Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT) 2024-2025 season. The Manual Cinema production combines Mary Shelley’s novel “Frankenstein” with biographical elements from Shelley’s life. The Emmy Award-winning team’s reimagining retains the original novel’s themes of life, love and death. The idea for Manual Cinema’s “Frankenstein” began with ensemble Co-Artistic...
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