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Happy Birthday, WUD Cuisine!
The Wisconsin Union Directorate’s (WUD’s) newest committee, WUD Cuisine, has turned one! The past year has been full of growth, learning and community involvement, and the committee’s newest director, Sydney Weiser, joined us to reflect on the successes and future of the Cuisine Committee. “First and foremost, we aim to be a place where students can start thinking about cuisine and the food system at large,” Weiser said. “Food is a really great place for personal relationships, and we want to help facilitate that.” To create and promote...
read moreHuddle Up with Friends, Family at Badger Bash to Kick Off Football Games
Autumn in Wisconsin is almost synonymous with football. So what better place to kick off the Badgers’ kickoff than Union South? Just steps from the monumental Camp Randall Stadium, at Union South, Badger Bash offers food, drinks and entertainment—indoors and out. The Union has been hosting the family-friendly Badger Bash for more than 40 years. This event is free and open to the public [and even to the opponent team’s fans!] Badger Bash starts 2.5 hours before each home game, and features a festive performance by the UW-Madison Marching Band...
read moreStop by the Memorial Union Open House for New Views
It’s time to pull back the velvet curtains at Memorial Union: Join us Tues., Oct. 10 from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. for an open house as we unveil our brand new renovations on floors two through four. The event, open to union and corporate members, campus departments, registered student organizations and our partners, will introduce you to all our new spaces. Looking at hosting an event at Memorial Union soon? Spaces like the historic Great Hall ballroom will be decorated to showcase the endless possibilities of its use, from weddings to a nice dinner....
read moreDisco, DJs and Dancing: New Students Study Their “Social Education” at Union’s Annual Events
New Badgers have a lot to learn their first few weeks on campus, and studying up on the “social education” of UW-Madison is no exception. This year, thousands of new students flocked to the Wisconsin Union’s annual back-to-school events. This year’s Sunburst Festival at Union South, held Sept. 2, featured dozens of fun events as a perfect introduction to Union South. This year’s activities featured free T-shirts, glow-in-the-dark bowling, billiards, rock climbing, team trivia, free food samples, silent disco and more. Silent disco, a dance...
read moreLet the Union Help you find your Friends for Life
Coming to college as a freshman, sure, you’re scared about college classes. You’re wondering how you’re going to get up Bascom Hill. And you may be strategizing about the number of alarms you’ll have to set to wake up in time for that 7:45 a.m. class. But you’re also probably missing your hometown BFFs and thinking there’s just no way you’ll be that close with any other friends ever. And while no one will ever replace the people you grew up with, it’s possible that your college friends for life is just one Wisconsin Union event or meeting...
read moreCollege is Hard – Finding a Job You Love at the Union Isn’t
From studying to balancing a social life, from midterms to finals, college can be an extremely stressful time. At the Wisconsin Union, we know that finding a job that fits your schedule can be next to impossible, so we do our best to make student employment at the Union fun. We know you have choices when it comes to your student employment, but here are five reasons why working at the Union should be your top choice: Flexible scheduling We know that class schedules, extracurricular schedules and social schedules all intertwine to make student...
read moreBehind the Scenes at the Union: Nancy Kujak-Ford
From freshman orientation to commencement, from local festivals to national conferences, the Wisconsin Union’s Campus Event Services Office (CESO) makes countless events happen not only at the Union’s Union South and Memorial Union but also at locations across campus. With major events happening nearly every day, it is imperative to their functionality to have a leader on which they can rely. Here at the Union, that leader is Nancy Kujak-Ford. What is your position with the Union, and what does it entail? I am the Campus Event Service...
read moreFamiliar Fall Scene Brings Farmers Back to Market
It’s about that time of year. The U-haul trailers parade through campus, and old couches clutter the curbs. Soon, textbooks will be bought, awkward ice breakers will be endured, and late night dinners after the library will be cooked. And with the start to the fall semester comes the new season for the Campus Farmers Market, the Wisconsin Union’s stage for local food vendors and also a venue for food education. “It really just started as a way for us to bring students closer to the farm fresh foods available in the community,” said Meghan...
read more“Move-In Motivation” Playlist: Best Tunes for New Badgers
Moving out of your home isn’t easy. Nor is moving into your new residence hall, at a new campus, surrounded by new people. However, unpacking doesn’t have to be a dreary task; check out this Move-In Motivation playlist by the Wisconsin Union meant just for you! The track list is a compilation of multiple genres and eras of music, with several tracks submitted by fellow Badgers and a suggestion on what makes that song perfect for move-in day. 1.”Jump Around”-House of Pain We’re convinced the majority of people don’t actually know...
read moreLeave a Legacy: Donate a Personalized Paver at the Terrace
From alumni to new freshmen, every Badger has their own unique memory from the Wisconsin Union. But those memories don’t have to live in the past; relive your favorite days spent on the Terrace with a personally inscribed paver. The Wisconsin Union is accepting paver orders now through January 2018, with brick installation scheduled for Spring 2018. You can personalize your paver with your name, recognize a family member or use a quote that is significant to your time at UW-Madison. Just as your inscription will help preserve your memories of...
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