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Suit Up to Ski, Snowboard, Snowshoe and More at the Midwest’s Largest Ski Swap
A sea of skis await shoppers at the Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Resale. Photo by Rachel Erickson. Ready to hit the slopes? Get all the gear you need to explore the outdoors this winter at the 59th annual Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Resale, the Midwest’s largest ski swap! With new and gently used gear for sale – including skis, snowboards, snowshoes, helmets, goggles, apparel and more – you can find everything you need to start your next wintertime hobby Dec. 2-3 in Union South’s Varsity Hall. There’s something for every budget, with six vendors...
read moreUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison Staff and Faculty, Experiences for a Lifetime Await You at the Wisconsin Union
Hey, University of Wisconsin–Madison staff and faculty, as part of the Wisconsin Union team, there are some things you should know about what your University affiliation means when it comes to our spaces, services and events here at the Wisconsin Union and about what else awaits you if you become a Wisconsin Union member. Limited Access with your Staff/Faculty Wiscard Here’s what you have as a staff and faculty member of the University: Access to Wisconsin Union shared spaces, including those at Union South, Memorial Union, the Memorial...
read moreSwipe, Save, and Dine with the Wisconsin Union
Find the food you want when you want it at a price that fits a budget. That is a tall order that gets a lot shorter when you dine at the Wisconsin Union’s dining options. As a junior here at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, I get it; we all want variety, and our schedules, whether you’re a staff member or student, can be all over the place. Whether you’re a first-year student in a residence hall with a dining plan or are navigating downtown Madison dining as a student or team member without a dining plan, the Wisconsin Union’s...
read moreCozy Eats and Bevs
When the temperature drops here in Wisconsin, many of us begin hankering for warm food and beverages and the comfort they bring. Here at the Wisconsin Union, our dining options are a haven for comforting concoctions. Here are some of cozy Wisconsin Union dishes and drinks to try this fall and winter: Seasonal beverages at Peet’s Coffee and Prairie Fire: Fall and winter are pumpkin-everything seasons. And we so have you covered at our dining options Prairie Fire at Union South and Peet’s Coffee at Memorial Union with pumpkin lattes. Iced or...
read moreNot Just a Place to Visit, a Place to Get Work Done
Students waste no time claiming their study spots in the newly rennovated Lakeview Lounge in Memorial Union. You might have visited our buildings, such as Memorial Union and Union South, for an event, an activity or to dine. But have you considered that our spaces are the perfect setting for your remote work or study? According to a Forbes story, about 13% of full-time employees work fully remotely, and 98% of employees want at least some remote work time. Upwork estimates that, by 2025, 32.6 million Americans will work remotely. We...
read moreMeet Our Wheelhouse Instructor: Chef Allison
Wheelhouse Studios, an open art studio in our building Memorial Union, offers art classes on everything from pottery to culinary arts. With classes designed for beginners all the way to seasoned creatives, our talented instructors are knowledgeable, friendly and FUN. As we look ahead to our exciting classes, we wanted to introduce you to one of the amazing instructors you’ll meet in class! Name: Allison McKee, executive sous chef Semesters Teaching at Wheelhouse: 3 Background: Chef Allison has worked as a chef here at the Wisconsin Union (the...
read moreAfter the Org Fair: What to Do Now that You’ve Found an RSO
In just six combined hours on Sept. 12 and 13, over 13,000 students made their way through the Kohl Center, meandering through a sea of tables and smiling faces, shaking hands and asking questions. Welcome to the Student Organization Fair: a semesterly event hosted by the Center for Leadership & Involvement (CfLI) that introduces students to around 450 different registered student organizations, or RSOs. Best Buddies UW–Madison Chapter members stand ready to greet students to their table at the Fall 2023 Student Organization Fair in...
read moreThank You
Two honors, voted on by you, our wonderful patrons. How do we begin to say thank you not only for these acknowledgments but for the years (more than 110 of them, to be specific) of support? Put simply, our work doesn’t happen without you, without your donations to the Wisconsin Union, without your membership purchases, without your purchases at our buildings Memorial Union and Union South and in our online store…We truly cannot thank you enough. Our most recent honors from you, our patrons, came in the form of two 1st People’s Choice Awards...
read moreSavoring the Remaining Weeks of Terrace Season 2023
Terrace season. A beautiful time of the year during which our outdoor, lakeside space the Memorial Union Terrace fills with the sounds of our free, live music, the laughter of patrons enjoying our rentable kayaks and canoes, conversations among family members as they enjoy art-making, and the many reactions to our free film showings with their wide-ranging genres. Terrace season is a brief time, usually running from mid-April to mid-October (We have not shared a closing date yet for this year.), but the fun, the memory-making, the...
read moreWhat Does that Acronym Mean?
It’s no secret, the Wisconsin Union loves to use a good acronym. WUD, CfLI, RSO, JLC! While these are familiar to Wisconsin Union employees and student leaders, individuals coming to campus for the first time could be easily confused! Use this as your guide to the common Wisconsin Union acronyms and their meanings. Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Pictured are the 2017-18 WUD student officers and directors WUD is an acronym that can be seen on boards and flyers and heard through word of mouth at our buildings Memorial Union and Union South....
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