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Experience the Talent of Student Artists at the 96th Student Art Show
“Reincarnated” and “Two into One,” by Hadrea Lee The 96th Annual Student Art Show debuted in February 2024 at the Memorial Union. The installation that lives in the Main and Class of 1925 Galleries on the second floor shapes a space of creativity and expression amongst the UW–Madison campus community. An exhibit curated by Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Art Committee, brings together all sides of campus to represent the artistic student body. “One of the biggest goals for the committee this year was to bring in a...
read more4 Things You May Not Know about Free Wisconsin Union Lectures
Dr. Jane Goodall, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Angela Davis, Maya Angelou: some of the thought leaders that shared their perspectives, stories, and knowledge as part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) annual speaker series. You may have seen this series on our event calendar before. Here are four things you may not know about the series. It’s free to attend. Yes. You read that correctly. All WUD DLS lectures are completely free for our patrons to enjoy. Most DLS events offer seating on a first-come,...
read moreWisconsin Union Hotel: Revamped, Refreshed, and Infused with Badger Spirit
New locally crafted mattresses, bedding, and carpet, oh my! This winter, the iconic Wisconsin Union Hotel at Union South underwent a major refresh project, and you can be one of the first to stay in the beautifully updated rooms this spring. Maintaining the same familiar feel but with a fresh new face, guests can look forward to new and upgraded: Mattresses and box springsLight fixtures and lampsiHome alarm clocksCarpetPaintBed DecorCloset CurtainsHeadboards The Wisconsin Union Hotel, situated in Union South, has been one of the most...
read moreThe Return of Union South’s Harvest Grains
It is safe to say, Harvest Grains is back and at the top of my list for UW–Madison dining options. Where Union South is home to students’ favorite study spots and recreational activities, the bustling center also contains some of the best restaurants on campus. For the past couple years, the storefront between Ginger Root and South Cantina stayed vacant, patiently waiting for a revamp of the University’s once beloved Harvest Grains restaurant. This spring 2024, however, Harvest Grains made a comeback. With sustainable,...
read moreTravel, Learn, and Lead on the Wisconsin Experience Bus Trip
Want to tour Wisconsin’s top sites, hear from accomplished leaders across the state, learn more about your leadership style, and make new friends – all for free? Of course you do! Welcome to the Wisconsin Experience Bus Trip, or WEBT, a weeklong event hosted by the Center for Leadership & Involvement each year after the end of the spring semester. This year’s statewide extravaganza will take place May 13-17. The adventure starts in Madison, Wisconsin, before student participants set off on five days of hands-on leadership training,...
read moreMarketing Director Vicki Keegan Retires, Leaving Lasting Impact on Wisconsin Union and Colleagues
The day Marketing Director Vicki Keegan left the Wisconsin Union team would have always been too soon, but that day came on Dec. 15, 2023, when she retired from a long career of making a difference, innovating, and leading with kindness and determination. Vicki’s Wisconsin Union career spans two periods: 1990-1994 and 2019-2023. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire alumna spent most of her career in higher education marketing and communications, including as a student affairs specialist for the University of Wisconsin-Washington County and...
read moreWisconsin Singers are Bringing Broadway to You
Looking for an incredible music performance, but Broadway’s one too many flights away? We’ve got just the group for you, and they’ll be at a Midwest town near you this year! Meet the Wisconsin Singers, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s “Official Ambassadors of Goodwill” since 1967 (and a new addition to the Wisconsin Union family), bringing top-caliber performances of the greatest hits across music genres by the campus’ most talented students. With electric smiles, crisp dance moves, and vocals that will leave you with goosebumps,...
read moreTime for a Winter Adventure
Have the snow flurries kept you inside this winter? Winter is too long to stay inside, and there are so many ways to enjoy the season. Time to embrace it, and we have events to help you do that! Soar through the winter shivers with Outdoor UW Skate Nights Starting on Jan. 19, 2024 (pending weather conditions), scamper down to Lake Mendota for “first-come, first-served” ice skating events and rentals. You can glide on the ice showing off your skills during the themed skate nights! You can descend through musical decades, around the world, and...
read moreCompete at Any Level with the Wisconsin Equestrian Team
Did you know that the Wisconsin Union is has its own horseback riding team? Absolutely, we do! Tucked within the Hoofer Riding Club, the Wisconsin Equestrian Team takes students one step further into the world of horsemanship and equine care. Founded in 2000, the team travels across the country to compete in dressage, western and hunter-jumper styles. Unlike a lot of other sports or teams, the Wisconsin Equestrian Team welcomes all interested students to try out. Some team members have been riding since they could walk, but others have just...
read moreWhat’s New in Hoofer Riding Club: Fall 2023
By: Hailey Stiles Welcome to this semester’s Hoofer Riding Club update! We are proud to continue to provide access to equine activities, spread the joy of horses, and educate our community. A special opportunity with a rare horse Hoofer Riding Club executive board members were excited to meet Em Loerzel and two Ojibwe ponies from her organization, the Humble Horse! Last year, we wrapped up the semester with “An Afternoon with the Humble Horse.” The Humble Horse is an organization based in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, and is run and...
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