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Beefeaters Keep Watch Over Wisconsin Union Ideal, Mission and Values
The year is 1945. There’s snow on the ground, and Memorial Union’s Great Hall is full of Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) student leaders and our staff and faculty spreading holiday cheer. A meal of rare beef, peas and bread, which is to be eaten solely with a knife, is served to 180 dinner attendees, who worked all year to provide the community with an enjoyable Wisconsin Union experience. Our Annual Beefeaters Banquet is underway. When student leaders first hear “Beefeaters” at the Wisconsin Union, laughter and eyebrow-raising frequently...
read moreYour Wisconsin Union Holiday Gift Guide
That age-old question: is it better to give or receive? At the Wisconsin Union, we love to find the perfect gift for our friends, family, coworkers, or employees. We also understand time is tight at the holidays and sometimes you just can’t find that special present. As always, the Wisconsin Union has you covered! Whether it’s apparel, a cooking class, a membership or even just a gift card, the Wisconsin Union is your one-stop shop for everyone on your list this year! Membership Give the greatest gift of all with a Wisconsin Union...
read moreYour Union, Your Vote!
By: Jade Anthony and Madeline Boulanger It’s election year and we, at the Wisconsin Union, are excited to facilitate voting as an on-campus polling place. In preparation for November 6, we’ve gathered some Union favorites for your polling practice. We know it’s not easy to choose between all we have to offer here at the Union; luckily, these options aren’t going anywhere anytime soon! Create your own user feedback survey Remember, early voting and same day registration are available in Wisconsin. On campus voting runs...
read more“Halloweek” at the Wisconsin Union
As Halloween creeps up on us, we, at the Wisconsin Union, have some treats (no tricks) planned for you. I met up with Brennan Bahr, Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) vice president of external relations, to learn more about the Union’s plans for a scary-fun week! “Each year, we offer events and activities to celebrate Halloween on campus,” Brennan said. “It’s gives people a space to celebrate and enjoy the holiday together.” Pumpkin Carving Oct. 24 Presented by WUD Global Connections Committee, WUD Cuisine Committee and International...
read moreMeet Your Members: Reena
The Wisconsin Union has always been a place for people to come together. Whether that is students, UW faculty and staff, Union members, families or the Madison community, the Union has always served as a common space for all. This has been especially true for Reena Chandra Rajpal and her family. Reena, whose parents were both emeritus faculty at UW-Madison, said she grew up at the Union and has fond memories of her family’s time here. Sundays at Memorial Union were for eating Babcock Ice Cream, feeding the ducks, and watching the boats on...
read moreCelebrating Each Decade of Memorial Union’s History
When we look at the Wisconsin Union we have today, it’s easy to forget how long we’ve been part of the UW Madison campus. A lot has changed in the past 90 years, but what hasn’t changed is how we evolve to meet the new needs that come with every new decade. Each generation has a brought fresh perspective to our organization and has moved us forward. We seem timeless thanks, in part, to the thousands of student leaders that keep us young, vibrant and light on our feet. Through the ups and downs of the last 90 years, the Union has...
read moreHave a Creative Fall Season with Wheelhouse Studios
While we all say goodbye to summer (more appropriately known as Terrace season) many other Wisconsin Union team members and I are excited for vibrant oranges and reds to make their way onto campus foliage. So, in lieu of summer, I ventured to Wheelhouse Studios to learn about the fall courses coming up. As you’ll quickly learn in this article, Wheelhouse Studios, the Union’s in-house art studio, is home to just about every kind of art, including ceramics, fabric art, glass fusing, dance workshops, and food classes – just to name some! “We...
read moreCollege Advice from Alumni Badgers
Hello, fellow Badgers, this one’s for you! With all the student organizations we can join, all the classes from which we can choose, and everything else that comes along with college, it can be hard to know what to do first and in what direction to head. With this on my mind, I asked for some advice from recent University of Wisconsin–Madison grads on how to make the most of the college experience. Lauren Swance, operations manager at the Wisconsin Union, graduated in 2014, with a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies....
read moreThe Wisconsin Union: Where Student Life Gets Lived
The Wisconsin Union’s Memorial Union and Union South serve as a home away from home for students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They are safe, fun places where students explore, learn, development leadership skills and more. The Union has opportunities for whatever Badgers may want out of their experience. Here are just a few of the ways that students can make the most of the Union: A Place to Work The Wisconsin Union has more than 1,200 student employment opportunities and more than 50 different types of positions. We have amazing...
read moreBadger Bash Through the Years: Three Generations of a Game Day Tradition
Everyone’s favorite pre-football home game event: Badger Bash Badger Bash brings together students, parents, alumni, Badger fans , Badgers-at-heart and more. It is also a time when we celebrate the UW Marching Band, one of our favorite partners on campus. As any Badger knows, Wisconsin game day is not complete without Badger Bash, and who is the star of the show? The Marching Band! Journey with us as we take a look at how Badger Bash has evolved over the years, especially since 1969 when the torch was passed to UW Band Director Michael...
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