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A Graduating Senior’s Perspective on COVID-19
By Maddie Boulanger It is safe to say that I did not expect my last semester of college to end this way. As I sit at the desk in my childhood bedroom in Appleton, Wis., I can’t tell if it feels like life has come full-circle or to a full-stop. It is, perhaps, both. Maddie Boulanger is a senior in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications graduating in the class of 2020. There have been massive changes to every level of society in the last few weeks. Our daily lives and routine are unrecognizable from only a few weeks ago. There are...
read moreWallpapers in Honor of the National Month of Hope
This month, we are sharing with you desktop and phone wallpapers that our team created in honor of April being National Month of Hope. We hope this article finds you well and safe. While a lot has changed in the past month, our dedication to serving you continues. We, at the Wisconsin Union, are still here for you, providing pick-up dining services and planning stories and experiences to share with you. Computer Wallpaper Computer Wallpaper Phone Wallpaper
read moreAnnouncing our 2020-21 Student Officers, Directors
For you, a Wisconsin Union event is an experience for a lifetime; for the students behind our events, it’s an opportunity of a lifetime. Behind the scenes are students who plan, promote and implement more than 1,000 events each year. They are part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate, which includes 10 committees and six Wisconsin Hoofers clubs. The committees plan everything from art gallery exhibitions to live music at the Memorial Union Terrace, and the Hoofers clubs help members learn outdoor skills and provide opportunities to enjoy...
read moreCollaborating to Make a Difference through Art
The Wisconsin Union’s Wheelhouse Studios is partnering with University of Wisconsin-Madison student organizations to use a popular Wheelhouse event to bring attention to important topics. Wheelhouse hosts the event, called Free Art Friday, on the first Friday of every month during the academic year in the lower level of Memorial Union. Last semester, Wheelhouse hosted a Free Art Friday collaboration with the Wisconsin Union Directorate Cuisine Committee during a week of Wisconsin Union-hosted human rights events, which helped explore the...
read moreLucky you! Your Free March Wallpaper is Here!
You’ve found free wallpaper gold with this month’s new wallpaper. Created in-house by a Wisconsin Union designer, these vibrant images on your phone and computer will make your friends and colleagues green with envy. Stay tuned to the Terrace Views blog for new, free wallpaper each month! Computer Wallpaper Computer Wallpaper Phone Wallpaper
read moreTony Wise: Creating, Exploring and Making a Difference
Tony Wise has always liked taking things apart and putting them back together, learning about their obvious and subtle connections. Growing up, he confronted and persevered through the fear of the possibility that things he disassembled would not come together again; he enjoyed the opportunity to analyze and create. So many of us unlearn or never truly embrace this confidence in creativity and the making process. We internalize the “you can’ts” and the “you’re not supposed to do thats.” It’s a stanza that quells creativity and likely...
read moreWisconsin Union Spring Events Preview
Spring will be in the air soon and bring summertime Wisconsin Union events along with the warmer days and sunshine. While you wait for the snow to melt and the Terrace to finally open again, check out the Union’s variety of upcoming events. Distinguished Lecture Series The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS), organized by the students of the WUD DLS Committee, has prepared an incredible spring lineup of lectures speaking on topics like ethics and science, religion and politics. The series features many...
read moreFinding the Write Fit: WUD Publications Committee Leaders’ Views
The Publications Committee of the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) is not just one publication, but six different print and digital magazines. Each has positions for people with varying interests. Into traveling? We got you. Food? Badgers gotta eat… (and take pictures of our food before indulging). Fashion? Come write, model, create social media or design marketing campaigns! Each student-run publication — MODA, EMMIE, Souvenirs, Illumination, The Dish, and Sifting & Winnowing — welcomes students of all majors to join as staff members...
read moreTop 5 Terrace Views Stories of 2019
Thank you for joining us throughout 2019 in discovering more about the Wisconsin Union. We hope you will continue to join us in 2020 for even more stories full of activities, learning opportunities, making a difference, beautiful sunsets and delicious food. Here’s a roundup of your favorite stories from this past year — the ones you loved and clicked the most. You’ll find fun facts about the Terrace, tips for watching films in our (free) theater, a fascinating story about a UW grad, and insider information about all of our merch sales and...
read moreFree February Wallpaper
In this blog post, we are unveiling this month’s custom computer and phone backgrounds. As we mentioned in this January article, we’ll be posting new wallpaper each month for your phone, computer, and social media. This month’s illustrations were created in honor of Black History Month and feature works from Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Maya Angelou and other influential black leaders. Click here to learn about Black History Month events taking place on campus this February. Phone wallpaper Computer wallpaper Computer...
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