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Marketing Director Vicki Keegan Retires, Leaving Lasting Impact on Wisconsin Union and Colleagues
The day Marketing Director Vicki Keegan left the Wisconsin Union team would have always been too soon, but that day came on Dec. 15, 2023, when she retired from a long career of making a difference, innovating, and leading with kindness and determination. Vicki’s Wisconsin Union career spans two periods: 1990-1994 and 2019-2023. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire alumna spent most of her career in higher education marketing and communications, including as a student affairs specialist for the University of Wisconsin-Washington County and...
read moreWisconsin Singers are Bringing Broadway to You
Looking for an incredible music performance, but Broadway’s one too many flights away? We’ve got just the group for you, and they’ll be at a Midwest town near you this year! Meet the Wisconsin Singers, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s “Official Ambassadors of Goodwill” since 1967 (and a new addition to the Wisconsin Union family), bringing top-caliber performances of the greatest hits across music genres by the campus’ most talented students. With electric smiles, crisp dance moves, and vocals that will leave you with goosebumps,...
read moreTime for a Winter Adventure
Have the snow flurries kept you inside this winter? Winter is too long to stay inside, and there are so many ways to enjoy the season. Time to embrace it, and we have events to help you do that! Soar through the winter shivers with Outdoor UW Skate Nights Starting on Jan. 19, 2024 (pending weather conditions), scamper down to Lake Mendota for “first-come, first-served” ice skating events and rentals. You can glide on the ice showing off your skills during the themed skate nights! You can descend through musical decades, around the world, and...
read moreCompete at Any Level with the Wisconsin Equestrian Team
Did you know that the Wisconsin Union is has its own horseback riding team? Absolutely, we do! Tucked within the Hoofer Riding Club, the Wisconsin Equestrian Team takes students one step further into the world of horsemanship and equine care. Founded in 2000, the team travels across the country to compete in dressage, western and hunter-jumper styles. Unlike a lot of other sports or teams, the Wisconsin Equestrian Team welcomes all interested students to try out. Some team members have been riding since they could walk, but others have just...
read moreWhat’s New in Hoofer Riding Club: Fall 2023
By: Hailey Stiles Welcome to this semester’s Hoofer Riding Club update! We are proud to continue to provide access to equine activities, spread the joy of horses, and educate our community. A special opportunity with a rare horse Hoofer Riding Club executive board members were excited to meet Em Loerzel and two Ojibwe ponies from her organization, the Humble Horse! Last year, we wrapped up the semester with “An Afternoon with the Humble Horse.” The Humble Horse is an organization based in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, and is run and...
read moreWisconsin Union Weddings: A Guide to the Process, Perks, and Perfection!
Think of the most iconic spot in Madison. I’m guessing you thought of the Memorial Union Terrace. Now, imagine having your wedding overlooking the sunburst Terrace chairs with the sun setting on Lake Mendota. Luckily, you don’t just have to imagine this stunning sight, it can be your reality! The General Manager of Weddings and Special Events Sam Mack sets the scene quite perfectly. “When you get married on the Tripp Deck, all of the Terrace is looking up at you, and they all clap for you on a summer day, it’s awesome,” Mack said....
read moreSocialize, Learn, and Play – A Games Experience
From Dungeons & Dragons to Mario Kart tournaments, your ultimate gaming connection is here within the Wisconsin Union Directorate Games Committee. WUD Games Committee Director Bahulya Tandon explained the purpose behind the founding of the Games Committee in 2019 and the relaxed and inviting meeting atmosphere the Committee works to foster. “We have our collection of games for people to play with new people or with their friends to facilitate community between people of very different cultures through a hobby that they share,”...
read moreLive Life in Full Bloom
Leave the winter blues behind and blossom your creativity in spring! Believe it or not, Wheelhouse Studios, Memorial Union’s open art studio, is already busy planning for spring semester art classes. We hope you’ll join us to learn a new skill in the new year! We’re sharing some sneak peeks and insider tips to make sure you can get a spot in one of the exciting spring classes, which typically sell out quickly. Types of Classes at Wheelhouse Ceramics & Pottery – With a variety of classes, you can learn how to throw on a...
read moreGive More on Giving Tuesday: A Season of Generosity
Amidst the flurry of Thanksgiving Thursday, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, it’s easy for the holiday season to become a time of receiving. However, in 2012, a global generosity movement known as Giving Tuesday was introduced to shift the focus from what we can get to what we can give. This tradition encourages us to think beyond ourselves and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Originally initiated to kickstart the holiday season with acts of generosity and kindness, Giving Tuesday has grown in popularity and has...
read moreTop 5 Holiday Picks from our Editors
The countdown is on! The holidays will be here before we know it, so now is the time to start thinking about gifts for your friends and family. Whether they’re an alum, a Madison-resident or just a Terrace fanatic, sharing a little piece of the Wisconsin Union can make the perfect gift. Direct from our Terrace Views writers and editors, here are some of our top picks for Union-themed holiday presents! Go Big with a Wisconsin Union Membership | From Dawn, Membership Manager “I’m the Membership Manager, so this may be obvious, but seriously –...
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