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Making Memories on the Terrace
There are 1,200 sunburst chairs scattered across the Wisconsin Union’s almost 90-year-old Memorial Union Terrace. Their signature yellow, green and orange hues continue to remain a staple to the Terrace experience each summer. While these symbols of warm months in Madison are recognizable icons of the Terrace, more important are the people who come visit them. Whether you are experiencing the Terrace as a student, a community member or as a visitor, the common thread among all who visit this summer destination is that the Terrace is a place...
read moreSailing Instructors Demonstrate a Classic Sailing Knot
Looking to go on a nautical adventure? Sailing away from the stress of the day is easy when you’re a member of the Hoofer Sailing Club (HSC). If you’re like me, you’ve watched sailors on Lake Mendota in awe as they tie what seem like very fancy knots and agilely adjust their sails. But, HSC instructors assure me that it can all be learned and that it’s so worth it when you do. “It’s a lot easier than you would think,” said Alise Mintz, the HSC commodore. “Once you understand the mechanisms, it’s just like riding a bike.” Now a rising...
read moreUnion 101: The Membership Perks You Don’t See
Behind the scenes, your Union membership works to support students and staff as they create experiences for a lifetime. It provides students many opportunities to learn, expand their horizons, try something new, and gain hands-on experience in many fields. Our members help support thousands of students across all levels of involvement with the Union, from arts and culture, to the great outdoors. Your Union membership helps support 10, (that’s right 10!) Wisconsin Union Directorate committees. These committees include Alternative...
read moreThe Wisconsin Union: A Year in Review
With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to pause and revisit some of our favorite memories from this past year. So, kick back and relax, and relive some of the Wisconsin Union’s best moments of 2017-2018 with us at the Wisconsin Union: Badger Bash: Aug. 31 – Nov. 24, 2017 Before each home Badger football game, fans gathered to celebrate and cheer on our Badgers at game day’s best tailgate. We have hosted Badger Bash for more than 40 years at Union South, which is right outside the gates of Camp Randall. Sunburst Festival: Sept. 1,...
read moreA Terrace Proposal to Remember
By Ellie Herman More than 15 months ago, Nick Schmidlkofer created a plan to propose to his girlfriend of several years that would be set in stone…literally. By June 2017, Nick had purchased a brick as part of the paver program to be installed on the Terrace, with the phrase “Kylie Anne, God gave me you. Marry me? –Nicholas Spring 2018.” As two Terrace aficionados, Nick and Kylie Anne Reese are no strangers to the Wisconsin Union, as they spent the majority of their seven-and-a-half year relationship together in Madison. While at first only...
read moreLooking for amazing events? We’ve got you covered!
We have some fantastic opportunities on the horizon for our Wisconsin Union members. Whether its arts and crafts, or food and drink tastings, there’s something for every member coming up at the Union! Save the date now for these member exclusive, Wisconsin-worthy events. For those with an artistic flair, consider our Wisconsin Crafts event! Make your own great home décor piece – a wooden sign that includes an inspirations saying! Join us on August 6 from 6-9 PM for a night of artistic fun and walk away with your very own Pinterest-worthy...
read moreWisconsin Union Food Bucky List: Must-Try Menu Items
Are you waiting for Guy Fieri to give you the rundown on the best food the Wisconsin Union has to offer? He probably isn’t stoppin’ by anytime soon. But, I’m channeling my best Guy Fieri (signature hair not included) to put together my own list of favorite Union eats you absolutely have to try. Margherita Pizza, Strada, Memorial Union I’m not alone in loving the Margherita Pizza at Memorial Union’s Strada. It’s the most popular dish at this Italian street food destination. This Neapolitan-style pizza begins with a scoop of classic, light...
read moreStudent Leadership at Wheelhouse Studios
Throw on your art smock because we’re heading down to Wheelhouse Studios to meet the fantastic students who make it all possible. Wheelhouse Studios, located on the lower level at Memorial Union, is an art studio that is open to all but free for students and discounted for lifetime and annual Wisconsin Union members. Wheelhouse offers open studio time, special art events, a ceramics studio and even classes. From drawing and painting to jewelry and glass art, there is something for everyone, and most classes are taught by amazing student...
read moreA Place to Celebrate: Everyone’s Favorite Madison Destination
It is with great anticipation that University of Wisconsin-Madison students, Madisonians, and Wisconsinites await the arrival of Terrace season each year. The beautiful sunsets, fabulous food and almost daily entertainment found on the Terrace are staples of a Madison summer. The 2016 and 2017 Terrace seasons included everyone’s favorite Terrace traditions along with many new services and activities. For example, new to the Terrace was the Terrace Welcome Cart. The cart was created to provide members and guests with a more personalized...
read moreDaily Scoop: Then and Now
Friends who eat Babcock Ice Cream together, stay together. At least that’s the experience of the women whose picture hangs on the wall at Memorial Union’s Daily Scoop. Meet Mary and Margaret. Both are University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates who love Babcock Ice Cream, as indicated by a 1981 photograph which shows the two women on the steps at the Terrace, eating the delicious treat. Margaret Armstrong Schueller (right) knows exactly which flavor she was enjoying. “I know for sure I would have been eating orange custard chocolate chip,”...
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