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Taste of the Union: Smoked Beef Brisket at the Sett
It can be easy to miss the new menu items the Wisconsin Union has to offer with the temperature calling us into hibernation. Union South has recently added a range of barbecue style options to the menu that I thought were worth braving the cold to try. One of the many delicious dining options at Union South, the Sett on the first floor offers classic pub food, including burgers, wings and sandwiches. The low prices make the Sett a staple dinner to a busy college student and other campus-goers. I have found myself opting for the classic Bucky...
read moreBehind the Scenes at the Union: Rob Gretzlock
For four and a half years, Rob Gretzlock has been an integral part of the dining team at the Wisconsin Union’s Memorial Union. Rob first joined the Union’s tradition of dining excellence as the manager of der Rathskeller. Today, he is the assistant director of restaurants at Memorial Union.* Get to know more about the person you’ve likely seen dozens of times behind der Rath’s counter. What is your favorite thing about your position, new or old? Students. I love working with students. I’m a teacher by trade. I graduated with a degree in...
read moreA Place to Innovate: Doubling Down on Design
By Mason Muerhoff x‘18 The Wisconsin Union’s multi-year Memorial Union renovation effort, known as the Memorial Union Reinvestment (MUR), has brought new, behind the scenes technology to the almost 90-year-old iconic destination. One of the most significant, recent changes to Memorial Union was the installation of a subterranean loading and receiving dock, constructed underneath the grassy oasis of the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s Alumni Park. “We needed a controlled space we could use for all of our service points, and all the other pieces...
read moreHoofers President’s Top 3 Outdoor Program Picks
The boats that dot Lake Mendota throughout summer are stored for winter. The Terrace’s sunburst chairs are hibernating. But the Wisconsin Hoofers are still hoofin’. The Hoofers, the largest student organization at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been building community year-round since 1931, including the months when the snow flies and the temperature drops. Hoofers President Forrest Koslowski shared his top three picks for upcoming outdoor activities that will have even the most winter-hating among us putting on their coats, sliding...
read moreTop 10 Terrace Views Stories of 2017
With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, we took the opportunity to look back at our most popular stories on the Terrace Views blog throughout 2017. Recognize any of your favorite articles? Click the titles to read each story and learn more about everything the Wisconsin Union has to offer. Behind the Scenes at the Union: Joe the Painter Dairy-Loving Duo Doesn’t Waffle [Cone] on Goal to Make Ice Cream Flavor Permanent Terrace Trees Find New Life Inside Beloved Memorial Union Lakefront Marina Project to Enhance Experiences for a Lifetime...
read moreTrustee Stories: Sharon Hadary
By Mason Muerhoff ’18 Sharon Hadary, a Wisconsin Union Association trustee, says this of the Wisconsin Union, “As a student, I developed a strong connection to the Wisconsin Union as my campus living room and as a place to learn and grow.” Her sentiment is one that is shared by millions of people across many generations of Wisconsin Union members and community members who consider the Union’s Memorial Union and Union South their homes away from home at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As an Association trustee, Hadary is...
read moreFudge Bottom Pie: A Timeless Story of a Pie and the People who Love it
Once upon a time in a place not so far away and a time not so long ago, a pie that would become legend and would be loved by millions debuted at Memorial Union. Some say that Fudge Bottom Pie was created by a University of Wisconsin-Madison Residence Halls chef. Others say it was a Wisconsin Union creation that debuted in 1945 in Memorial Union. While its origin is debated, its deliciousness and the community’s love for it is not. “I would say the magic of the pie exists on a couple levels,” said Carl Korz, associate director for dining and...
read moreA Place to Grow: Lessons for a Lifetime
By Mason Muerhoff ’18 Walking around the University of Wisconsin-Madison student organization fair in her high school band t-shirt in fall 2013, UW-Madison freshman Katy Lang wasn’t sure what she was looking for in a student organization. There was table after table of language study groups, a water polo club and soccer teams. It was, Lang said, overwhelming. But a Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Music Committee member spotted her band t-shirt and brought Lang over to the WUD Music resource fair table. During high school, Katy loved...
read moreTaste of the Union: Lasagna at Urban Slice
With an abundance of new foods available at Memorial Union, perhaps you’ve looked over new options at Union South. I know I did. One dining location at Union South, Urban Slice, carries a wide variety of pizza and specials such as calzones, chicken parmesan and pasta dishes. I had previously tried almost all of these options, as Union South is a convenient place to eat between classes. One item new to Urban Slice this school year is meat lasagna. When I heard about it, I had to see what it was all about. I first asked the Urban Slice team...
read moreBehind the Scenes at the Union: Chef Allison Berris
You have one amazing chef to thank for the delicious tomato bisque soup at Carte, the flavorful chili at der Rathskeller, the house-made salad dressings at Carte and der Rath and many more Memorial Union favorites. Let’s get to know Chef Allison Berris. What is your position? I am the restaurants chef at Memorial Union. So, since September 2016, I’ve been in charge of prep for all of the [Memorial Union] restaurant units. Rathskeller, Stiftskeller, Strada, Carte, and, in the summertime, we do a few things for the Brat Stand, Lakeview Lounge...
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