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College 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...
read moreA Year of Impact and Memories
For us at the Wisconsin Union, the past year has been one of far-reaching impact and countless memories. We are grateful to each and every one of you who attended an event, visited our buildings, relaxed with us, and supported us in our mission to make lifetime connections on campus. Along the way, we’ve tracked our successes and will share some of those numbers with you here. 2,786 Experiences for a Lifetime The Wisconsin Union sponsored and supported more than 2,786 events this year, which included everything from skiing and snowboarding...
read moreWisconsin Basecamp: Before and After
Incoming freshman have a lot on their minds before starting their first year of college. Preparing to move away from home, anxiety about making new friends, taking challenging classes and more can make the weeks leading up to move-in stressful and nerve-wracking. Luckily, we at the Wisconsin Union have a surefire way to help make the transition easier for incoming freshman. It’s a program put on through Outdoor UW called Wisconsin Basecamp, where a group of incoming freshman take an outdoor trip together – backpacking, rock climbing, or...
read more17 Years, 17 Questions with Mark Guthier, Wisconsin Union Director
Wisconsin Union Director Mark Guthier celebrates 17 years of making the Union a place to learn, grow and have experiences of a lifetime. Coming to Wisconsin from Indiana’s Memorial Union, this Hoosier-turned-Badger, is only the third person to hold the director position at the Union. I sat down with Mark to find out a little more about our director – and to get the scoop on which is the best Babcock Ice Cream flavor! To learn about the best advice Mark has ever received, where he sees the Union’s future, or his favorite Union food, keep...
read moreBehind the Scenes at the Union: Heather Good
For some people, finding a calling in life can provide hard. But, for Heather Good, she knew by the age of nine, after being in a local production of “The Nutcracker”, that she had a love for the performing arts and that she would someday work in the field. She didn’t know where or how, but she knew she had to continue to spread the joy theater brings. Today, Heather serves as the assistant director of administration, outreach and development for the Wisconsin Union Theater in the Wisconsin Union. What exactly does that mean? It means she...
read moreFor UW Staff and Faculty: Expand Benefits, Extend Service through Union Membership
You, our staff and faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, dedicate countless hours to support research, teaching and public service at our incredible university. We, at the Wisconsin Union, are honored to serve a place where so many of you hold classroom discussions, meet with fellow team members, and enjoy leisure time with family and friends. You likely already know that you have some Union benefits as a staff or faculty member, such as access to our art galleries and free film showings and the ability to join the Wisconsin...
read moreThe Wisconsin Union Directorate: A Place to Make an Impact
From making pasta to creating beautiful magazines, the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) and Wisconsin Hoofers have something for everyone. And you can be a part of it! All 10 student-led committees and six incredible student-led clubs are looking for talented, driven students who are passionate about creating programming and making a difference. In this article, we give you a look into three of these clubs and committees. WUD Publications Committee Do you love to write, edit or do graphic design work? Is music, food, fashion or research your...
read moreTaking the Terrace on the Road
This summer, the Wisconsin Union membership team took the Memorial Union Terrace places it had never been for our members and other supporters. In a series of events called “Terrace on the Road”, we recreated the Terrace experience in Minneapolis, Appleton and Milwaukee with some of the elements that make the Terrace so special. On three different days in three different cities, nearly 400 Wisconsin Union members and guests had the chance to relive the magic of the Terrace. We know that members who do not live in or around the Madison area...
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