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Student Leader Liam Granlund Shares a Look at a Programming Committee’s Inaugural Year and Wisconsin Union Directorate Leadership
Applications now open for student leadership officers and directors positions Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) truly is a leadership experience like no other, as you will soon find out from University of Wisconsin-Madison senior Liam Granlund. Liam currently serves as the director of one of WUD’s 11 committees and six outdoor recreation clubs, called the WUD Games Committee. Liam Granlund – photo by Boya Liang WUD operates as the programming board of our non-profit organization on campus, called the Wisconsin Union. Student leaders in...
read moreBlack History Month Wallpapers, February 2021
This February 2021, we are taking time to acknowledge Black History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout the United States’ history. Our team has created three wallpapers available for free download to serve as daily reminders of Black History Month. We will also hold events to help celebrate this month. Visit https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/ to check out available events. Computer wallpaper. Click the image to download the high-resolution...
read moreValentine’s Day Playlists
Badger Bash, the Union’s tailgate at Union South, in 2019 We asked Wisconsin Union staff members for their picks for Valentine’s Day songs. We received an astounding response from staff, with team members from across the Union sharing their favorite love songs. We have created two playlists of their songs for you to enjoy, one with songs from many decades and one dedicated to love songs from the ’80s. Valentine’s Day has us, at the Wisconsin Union, thinking about how grateful we are for you, our incredible members and...
read moreNew Year, New Hobby
Let’s take hold of that new year 2021 energy and harness it toward a new hobby. Maybe you’ll finally try pottery class at our art studio Wheelhouse Studios. Maybe you’ll try sailing with the Hoofer Sailing Club or snowshoeing in Madison with Outdoor UW-rented snowshoes. Do what you like, and like what you do. Whatever you do, we hope you enjoy your new hobby and take time to celebrate every investment you make in your happiness and well-being. If you’re looking for a place to get started with your new hobby,...
read more5 Easy Ways to Have Fun on Campus During Winter Break
Staying on campus this winter break? Here are 5 ways to kick back, relax, and enjoy with the Wisconsin Union. Get a breath of fresh air and come join us for a night time hike! Hikes will be every Tuesday (Jan 5, 12, and 19) from 5-6 p.m. Click here to find registration details for each hike! Come check out our Hound Hike January 9th from 12-2 p.m. These furry friends will be traveling two routes, from Memorial Union to Peace Park and down Park Street to Lakeshore Path. They’re sure to put a smile on your face! If you and your pet would like...
read moreBehind-the-Scenes of a Virtual Wisconsin Union Event
Ever wondered how in the world a virtual event works? Well, we’re pulling back the curtain on how our team creates virtual experiences for a lifetime. We, at the Wisconsin Union, are committed to providing events for you, our members and guests, and, this year, event restrictions in light of COVID-19, required that our team re-imagine the events you love and we love to create for you. we have provided them in a one-of-a-kind way. The Wisconsin Union Theater and the student-run Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Performing Arts Committee...
read moreNew Year: Renewal of Hope
Dear Wisconsin Union community,What a year it has been. Thank you for sticking with us through it all. We couldn’t have asked for a more resilient, patient and understanding group of people to depend on during these times. To celebrate the end of 2020 and to give the scoop on what to expect from the Union in 2021, we sat down with Wisconsin Union Deputy Director Susan Dibbell. Below, you can read our insightful conversation with Susan, who remains grateful for and humbled by all of you this year. What does the Union look like right now...
read moreMeet Scott: Fly Fishing Fan and Membership Program Assistant
When he’s not fly fishing, chances are, Scott is processing your membership requests. Scott, the Program Assistant for Wisconsin Union Membership, has spent nearly a decade keeping membership data up to date. Scott, Membership Program Assistant Scott joined the Wisconsin Union first as a limited-term employee, working on the 5th floor as a project assistant for the Wisconsin Union Directorate. He then joined what was at the time called the “Mini Courses,” where he helped run courses in ceramics, dance, and even cooking, similar to the classes...
read moreVirtual Finals Frenzy
Finals season is just around the corner, and, in some much needed good news this year, the Wisconsin Union’s Finals Frenzy is still on! Stay tuned for Union deals and freebies you will love. (Hints: Check our social media accounts frequently. Also, if you stop by Memorial Union or Union South, you just never know what fun, free surprises might await you at your dining or study area.) We’ve embraced our computer-filled lives this year, with the help of Wisconsin Union Marketing Intern Sophie Meranda. Sophie and other members of the Union team...
read moreHappy Winter
Happy winter! May the weeks ahead be filled with hot cocoa, Zoom calls with people you care about, and moments of peace, joy and comfort. We’ve already bid adieu to many summer pastimes, like boating, Terrace season and outdoor yoga. But every end is also a beginning. As winter approaches, we greet times sitting by a fire and that glorious feeling of coming in from the cold to the warmth of home. We say hello to skiing and snowboarding, hot cocoa, and all things cozy. We, at the Wisconsin Union, wish you a happy winter. Let’s...
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