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Wisconsin Union Spaces for Registered Student Organizations to Lead
Fellow students, it can often be difficult for your registered student organizations (RSOs) to find spaces to gather on campus. Of course, you could meet in a coffee shop, but seating is not guaranteed and noise levels can be, well, unpredictable. Your solution to meeting spaces is not far, though. In fact, it’s right in Union South and Memorial Union, the campus living rooms where you likely already study, socialize and gather. The Langdon Room, a room at Memorial Union that fits up to 50 people Registered student organizations can reserve...
read moreTechnical Feats of the Wisconsin Union Theater
This Wisconsin Union Theater season, beautiful shadows will float in the air during “Pilobolus: Shadowland, The New Adventure” and the Seldoms, a Chicago-based dance company, will take theater-goers on a multi-location journey of music, dance, video, sound and fashion during its show “Floe.” These performances seem like nothing short of magic. And that is thanks, in part, to the Theater team members who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make each performance an experience for a lifetime. Since 1939, the Wisconsin Union’s...
read moreNew Menu Items for Terrace Season
Memorial Union and the Terrace have it all — beautiful views, awesome entertainment, and great places to enjoy time with family and friends. What makes all of this even better? Delicious food! Each summer the dining units unveil new menu items,. and I tried them all (hey, it’s a tough job but good journalism requires sacrifice). These new options will delight your taste buds and leave you hungry for more. Nestled behind Strada and the Daily Scoop, Lakeview Lounge is a bright, relaxing space with access to the Terrace and great views of...
read moreMornings on Mendota Bring Family Fun and Science to the Terrace
Guests enjoy art projects during Mornings on Mendota July 13. The Wisconsin Union, in partnership with the Clean Lakes Alliance and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, invite you to Mornings on Mendota. Mornings on Mendota will bring family-friendly lake activities and education to the Memorial Union Terrace 10:30 a.m.-noon July 20 and July 27. Taking place right on the shore of Lake Mendota, this brand new, free event series kicked off July 13. During this first event, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chemistry Professor Bassam Z....
read moreDairy Science Grad Performs in Blues Band on the Terrace
There’s nothing quite like sitting at the Memorial Union Terrace in the summer, eating a brat and listening to a live performance with your friends. It’s a very magical feeling that most of us in the Madison community and many across the world have enjoyed. For Jimmy Voegeli, leader of the blues band The Jimmys, the magic of the Union that he feels while performing on the Terrace is a familiar one, dating back to this time as a student. Voegeli is a University of Wisconsin-Madison alumnus; he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in dairy...
read moreWisconsin Union Team Brings Union Experiences to Chicago
Ever wish that you could relive your times at Memorial Union and Union South and make new memories but haven’t had the chance to visit recently? For one day, some lucky Wisconsin Union members and other supporters in Chicago had their favorite Union spots and times come right to them in the Windy City during an event called, “Union on the Road.” On June 29, more than 140 people attended Union on the Road and enjoyed Union culinary classics, such as brats, popcorn, and, of course, Babcock Ice Cream. The event also included live music by...
read moreDining Options You Want, Need
Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, low-carb or dairy-free, dining out may feel like an uncertain endeavor. Here, at the Wisconsin Union, we are committed to making you feel at home at our restaurants, markets and cafes, and isn’t food one of those things that makes you feel at home? Below you’ll find some of the Union’s most delicious items that you might not have even known fit your dietary needs. Are you… Vegetarian? Try: The Caprese Grilled Cheese (der Rathskeller) With Lake Mendota’s waves rippling just steps away, you’ll feel like you’re...
read moreOther Views from the Union
We’re all familiar with the iconic view from the Memorial Union Terrace with its spectacular view of Lake Mendota. That sight could never get boring, and I have a few other favorite views I’d like to share for you to explore around the Union as well. Whether you’re looking for a space to rent for a special occasion or simply searching for a new place to watch the sunset, all around Memorial Union are spaces that will offer you new and unique experiences. Upper Sunset Deck Located on the second floor of the West Wing, and my personal favorite,...
read moreSummer Film Coordinator’s Top Picks from the 2019 Film Lineup
You’re sure to feel nostalgic this summer at Terrace After Dark’s film series, called Lakeside Cinema. The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Film Committee chose the films based on the themes, “Grow Up!” and Spielberg Sundays. So grab some Babcock Ice Cream, a brat or maybe a dish from the BBQ Stand, and join us for our 20 must-see films. WUD Summer Film Coordinator Barb Rasmussen gave us her top four picks from the film lineup this summer, and you won’t want to miss them! Check them out below. 1. July 7: “Jaws” (1975) “Our shorter Sunday...
read moreSo Much More Than You Expect: the Wisconsin Union Job Experience
While you are probably familiar with our fantastic staff at hotspots such as der Rathskeller, Carte or Strada, the Wisconsin Union job experience does not stop at the counter. Students are involved in every aspect of the Union from the weddings we host, to the food we serve, to the events we plan. What you do here as a staff member at the Union, whether that be behind-the-scenes or at the forefront of operations, applies far beyond these hallowed halls. Here at the Union, students come first. “We want to teach them, we want to encourage them,...
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