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Behind 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...
read moreVisit 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...
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