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Your Summer at the Memorial Union Terrace
It’s finally summer. The warm weather is here, and the Memorial Union Terrace is open. And, while you probably don’t need any help to enjoy stunning views and almost daily free programming, here are some Terrace traditions to add to your summer bucket list: Climb into the giant sunburst chair. What’s better than a sunburst chair? A giant sunburst chair. Capture your experience for a lifetime with a photo of you on giant version of the Terrace’s iconic chairs. You’ll find these unforgettable photo opportunities on both the east and west ends...
read moreBehind the Scenes at the Union: Sarah Calvert
While you may know about Outdoor UW at Memorial Union, including its abundance of rental equipment and endless outdoor classes, there are some pretty amazing student employees and volunteers who make it all possible. One of these students is 22-year-old Sarah Calvert, who, while preparing for physical therapy graduate school, teaches yoga classes for Outdoor UW. Teaching both Terrace yoga and stand up paddleboard (SUP) yoga, Sarah finds time each day to get outdoors, stay active and help others find their om. When did you begin doing yoga? I...
read moreOutdoor UW Basecamp Program Encourages Student Leadership
When Maria Pfister walked to class on her first day of freshman year, she already recognized a dozen familiar faces on the crowded campus streets. Just weeks before Pfister moved into her residence hall, she had canoed a 60 mile journey with fellow incoming freshmen through Outdoor UW’s Basecamp. The annual Wisconsin Union program offers summer backpacking and canoeing trips throughout the state, led by upperclassmen Basecamp leaders who are trained in Wilderness First Aid, group dynamics and outdoor skills. Each trip provides a sense of...
read moreWisconsin Union Theater Partnership Composes New Classical Music Series at the Terrace
Sundays at the Terrace are about to become even more fun as we kick off our new classical music series. “Summer Serenades” will feature multiple classical chamber musicians throughout the summer through a partnership with the Allen Centennial Garden’s “Summer Sundays in the Garden series.” The concert series, supported by the Bill & Char Johnson Classical Music Series Fund, includes a mix of all Madison-area performers. Concerts will last about one hour, rain or shine on the bandstand at the Terrace. The Wisconsin Union Theater curator of...
read moreBecome a Union Member, Gain Access to Events Like ‘Beer and Cheese 101’
At the Wisconsin Union, we love treating our members to exclusive events all year long. On Thursday, July 13 we’re excited to host Beer and Cheese 101. This sitdown crash course offers seven different beer and cheese pairings for members to try. The event will offer seven brews from the local Ale Asylum microbrewery and seven cheeses from Carr Valley Cheese Company in central Wisconsin: 1. Hot Pepper Jack with Ambergeddon (Imperial Amber Ale) 2. Aged Gouda with Madtown Nutbrown (Brown Ale) 3. Marisa with Unshadowed (Hefeweizen) 4. Glacier...
read moreSummer Terrace Season Creates New Traditions
Here at the Wisconsin Union, a new season brings new changes to the Terrace, from delicious food options to exciting Outdoor UW activities. But don’t worry, all your favorite Terrace traditions are still here to greet you. Nothing beats watching a sunset on the Terrace with a classic Wisconsin meal from the Brat Stand that serves brats, burgers, grilled chicken, corn on the cob and cold beverages. But this summer, expand your options with the new BBQ Stand located on the east side of the Terrace. The stand will serve all the classics, plus...
read moreArt, Music, Movie Events Bring Summer Fun to Terrace
With the sun shining and the temperatures rising, we’re celebrating the start of a new season at the Wisconsin Union: Terrace season. This summer, swing by Memorial Union and enjoy more than just the gorgeous sunsets night after night. From sunrise to after sunset, there will be plenty of fun activities, music and movies everyone will love. Start your morning off right at the Terrace with Outdoor UW’s summer yoga, starting June 5. Whether you are brand new to yoga or have years of practice, this is your opportunity to practice the perfect...
read moreCampus Neighbors Partnering for the Ultimate Lakefront Experience
The cherished Wisconsin Union’s Memorial Union will soon be joined together to the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s Alumni Park, which is set to debut Oct. 6, by a permanent seam of sidewalk and greenery. This walkway binds together the fabric of experiences for a lifetime on the historic Terrace and memories to be made at the new park. This seam will mean new opportunities to enjoy the Wisconsin Union’s and the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s (WAA’s) lakefront oases, a combination that is collectively known as the Lakefront Gateway. Don’t fret...
read moreMake Your Finals Week Plans With the Union
The Wisconsin Union is bringing back Finals Frenzy events to help you beat the finals blues and finish the semester strong. Badgers will soon face the annual doom that is finals week, so the Union is gearing up to provide food discounts, freebies, games and late-night hours to keep students feeling calm and collected. Between May 5 and 12, be on the lookout for Penny Promotions on the Union Twitter page: @WisconsinUnion. Penny Promotions are limited-time only deals at various Union restaurants, which will offered select food items for just a...
read moreHoofer Mountaineering Club: Climbing to New Heights
Since becoming the president of the Hoofer Mountaineering Club, Rachel Andrie has helped the Mountaineering Club reach new heights with her vision and leadership. The University of Wisconsin-Madison junior did not set out to become the president of the Hoofer Mountaineering Club, one of the Wisconsin Hoofers six clubs. In fact, she found the club when, as an avid horseback rider, she sought out the Hoofer Riding Club. “I made some friends in the Mountaineering Club, started climbing, and I never stopped,” Andrie said. Andrie graduated from...
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