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Free April 2021 Wallpapers: Celebrating Spring
April showers bring flowers and Terrace chairs. The gloomy skies don’t have us gloomy; we’re thinking of the sunny days to come and looking forward to sharing them with our members and guests soon. You can now celebrate spring with our new phone and computer wallpapers. Computer Wallpaper Computer Wallpaper Phone Wallpaper
read moreHappy 10th Birthday, Union South!
Happy 10th birthday, Union South! This year marks a decade since the rebuilding of our Union South. After razing the original building, the reconstruction completely transformed the look, feel and ambiance of this south campus destination. More than a decade ago, we bid farewell to the original concrete Union South, as it no longer met the changing needs of campus. Upon completion, the new and improved Union South was well-received by the campus and surrounding community, called a “south campus sensation” by an area journalist. In...
read moreEndowed Directorship Sets Wisconsin Union Apart
In late 2020, the Wisconsin Union was granted the extraordinary opportunity to create a million-dollar endowment for the Wisconsin Union directorship position. To do so, the Union had less than two months to secure $500,000 to match a gift offered through the Morgridge Match, a 70 million-dollar matching gift donated by John and Tashia Morgridge. Endowments are a valuable tool for non-profits like the Wisconsin Union because they provide a perpetual revenue stream that can be used to carry out the mission of the institution. With the help of...
read moreCelebrating International Women’s Day with Three Outstanding Union Leaders
Women’s History Month wallpaper Within each of our departments are talented women that help make the impossible happen every day. They are superheroes that tackle everything from programming during a pandemic to planning and creating intricate landscaping projects. While we work every day to appreciate one another’s contributions and to celebrate each person’s full identity, we also keep track of days meant to deliberately and thoughtfully celebrate people. One of those days is March 8, which is globally recognized as International...
read moreA Time for Badgers and Badgers-at-Heart to Support Student Leaders: Day of the Badger
There are times that test leaders’ strength, resilience and fortitude, a time when every act of kindness means more than ever; COVID-19 is one of those times. The students of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (also known as the Divine Nine) and the Wisconsin Union Directorate rose to the challenges of the pandemic and proved their dedication to making a difference, learning, community-building and leading. Each year, we highlight efforts with which you can help make a difference through your financial support during an effort called, Day of...
read moreSkip the Shipping Rates, Cue the Cozy Vibes: Limited-Time Free Shipping at the Terrace Store
Living in Wisconsin, especially come springtime, you never know what curveball the weather will decide to throw at you. As much as most of us hate to admit it, snow in May seems to be just as likely as a 70-degree day in March. A Wisconsinite’s wardrobe is never dull when there’s always the possibility of experiencing all four seasons in the course of any given week. The best way to prepare for the unpredictability of these wacky weather patterns is to make sure you’re stocked up on items for every season, and luckily, the Terrace Store is...
read moreCreating Experiences for a Lifetime during a Pandemic
In March 2020, many of us felt like our world turned upside down. Businesses in Madison began to close, organizations canceled events, and many of us found ourselves isolated from the people, places and experiences we know and that make up our routines and fun. We, at the Wisconsin Union, wrestled with seemingly endless questions. How would our organization, with a tradition of creating experiences, continue to build community and provide events and activities? How would we continue to support learning, growth and leadership opportunities?...
read moreFree Wallpapers in Honor of Women’s History Month, March 2021
During Women’s History, our country is called to acknowledge and honor the contributions of women throughout American’s history. The month actually began as a plan to create a week-long celebration. In issuing the celebration proclamation, then-President Jimmy Carter said, “Too often, the women were unsung, and sometimes their contributions were unnoticed. But the achievements, leadership, courage, strength and love of the women who built America was a vital as that of the men whose names we know so well. In celebrating this...
read moreWisconsin Union’s Adam Remus Guides Students through Leadership, Learning Experiences
Wisconsin Union team member Adam Remus holds many roles in his life. As a father, he is teaching his 3-year-old daughter to snowboard. As an advisor to University of Wisconsin-Madison students, he guides students in the Hoofer Outing Club and the Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club. And as a Union staff member, he serves the community wherever and whenever he can. Adam Remus, an avid rock climber, snowboarder, and all-around nature-lover, is quite the outdoorsman of the Wisconsin Union. Adam Remus, Hoofer Outing Club advisor, Hoofer Ski and...
read moreThe Wisconsin Union’s Guide to a COVID Friendly Spring Break
Traveling to warmer weather, palm trees, and sandy beaches may not be possible this spring, but don’t despair – we’ve done the work for you to create the ultimate guide to your spring break staycation. Who says staying home has to be boring? Here are ten ways to spice up your daily routine and make the most of your spring break. Nothing says vacation like a fun, flirty piña colada. Here’s our favorite non-alcoholic recipe to get you in a beachy mood. Add in a little cocktail umbrella to take your drink to the next level.Slip on...
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