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Visit the Terrace Welcome Cart for Games, Crafts
We have the greatest employees at the Wisconsin Union, and Bucky Badger is no exception! Bucky stopped by the Terrace Welcome Cart this summer to check out all the great things it has to offer from merchandise to crafts. Have a question about the Union? Ambassadors at the Welcome Cart, located on the upper deck near der Stiftskeller window, are available to answer questions about the Wisconsin Union, memberships, the Terrace, events and more. If you’re looking for something fun with friends and family on the Terrace, the Welcome Cart is home...
read moreSummer Film Coordinator’s Top 3 Film Picks
If you haven’t been to a Lakeview Cinema film at the Memorial Union Terrace yet this summer, you’re missing out. But not to fear, your chances to watch films at the best place on Earth are from over. The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Film Committee’s Summer Film Coordinator Taylor Pritzl gave us his top three picks for upcoming, must-see films. “Kingsman: The Secret Service”, July 24 – “Kingsman is one of my favorites in terms of action movies. It’s super fun, very funny, aware of what it is as a movie; it doesn’t take itself too...
read moreTop 5 Family-Friendly Ways to Enjoy the Terrace
Summer is well underway, and Terrace season is in full swing. When you’ve watched as much television as you can stand, and it’s time to take fun outdoors, come down to the Memorial Union Terrace. At the Terrace, we offer a wide variety of family-friendly events. From free, live music to unique dining options, your options for Terrace season fun are endless. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy the Terrace this summer with the whole family. Get artsy – On Wednesdays in July and August, bring the whole family to the hub of creativity that is...
read moreDairy-Loving Duo Doesn’t Waffle [Cone] on Goal to Make Ice Cream Flavor Permanent
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“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream JUSTICE,” reads the first line of a new petition on UW-Madison’s campus. Recent UW-Madison graduate Emily Gerber and senior Kerry Huth took to change.org to encourage Wisconsin Union dwellers and ice cream fanatics alike to call for a sweet change: to make Babcock Dairy Plant’s Banana Peanut Butter ice cream a permanent flavor. Daily Scoop employees in Union South and Memorial Union scoop up a standard set of permanent flavors year round, such as chocolate and Orange Custard Chocolate Chip....
read moreNew adventures are on the Hori[zen]: Join Outdoor UW’s Terrace Yoga
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Picture this: The roar of the soft waves rolling toward the shore, the distant chirping of birds overhead, the radiating warmth of the sun on your shoulders and a slight breeze that trickles across your face. This isn’t a Hawaiian vacation, it’s a typical morning at one of Outdoor UW’s Terrace Yoga classes. The thought of a morning workout brings together two things I’m not great at: Mornings and exercise. As a beginner yogi, the idea of participating in a Terrace Yoga class intimidated me; I worried I wouldn’t be able to keep up with each...
read moreTaste of the Union: Sunset Lounge
As a rising senior at UW-Madison, I’ve tried almost every restaurant at Memorial Union and Union South. But with brand new, delicious foods popping up around the Union, there’s always fresh dishes to try. Follow along the next couple months while I start the new taste test series “Taste of the Union” and sample food around the Union–or better yet, try it for yourself! The newly renovated, air conditioned Sunset Lounge is the perfect place to catch a Terrace sunset or a view of sailboats on the lake, two of our favorite Union...
read moreWe’ve Got the Scoop on Ice Cream to Try on National Ice Cream Day
National Ice Cream Day is July 16, and what better way to celebrate than with a scoop of Babcock Dairy’s famous ice cream? To help you decide which flavor should be your go-to at the Daily Scoop, we’ve asked some of our awesome Wisconsin Union employees what their favorite Babcock flavor is and why. “I like orange chocolate chip, because it is rich and creamy. It is one of Babcock Dairy’s original flavors, and everyone should try it.”-Cindy P., Daily Scoop supervisor and Open Book Café supervisor “I love Blue Moon....
read moreWhen Grads Leave UW, the Union Stays With Them in Future Endeavors
The Wisconsin Union is one of the best places on campus to unwind, relax and have fun, but it’s also one of the best places on campus to work. For college students, finding a job that is flexible and offers skill-building experience is like finding a pot of gold. We wanted to find out what makes the Union special for working students, so we asked recent graduates to tell us about their experiences. Sydney Schibbelhut worked as an intern for the membership department for two years. In her position, she built rapport with donors and community...
read moreCraft Your Perfect Evening at Art Zone
You don’t have to be the next Monet or Vincent van Gogh to create your own masterpiece this summer: Join other Terrace-goers at Wheelhouse Studios’ Terrace Art Zone for free art making/crafting every Wednesday evening. Each week features a new exciting craft to take part in, ranging from decorating your own trucker hat to designing handmade journals. Rain on the radar? No problem, the scheduled craft would be moved just inside in Wheelhouse Studios. Don’t believe it could be that easy? Check out these photos below: Stop by the Wheelhouse...
read moreHow to: Interacting with Animals on the Terrace
While sitting on the Memorial Union Terrace and enjoying a cold beverage and the warm Madison summer sun, you will likely see a variety of other guests enjoying the bustle and scenery. But more than just human guests visit the Terrace. It is home to ducks, geese, songbirds, loons and squirrels, as well. These animals are wild and share the space with the guests that flock to the Terrace each day. They’re our unscheduled entertainment here at the Memorial Union. This can be fun and enjoyable, but, in order to coexist, you’ve gotta know the dos...
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