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Dairy-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...
read moreYour 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...
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