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Wisconsin 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...
read moreReturn of the Terrace Chairs: Before and After
There are dozens of signs of spring and even summer blooming all over Madison. From the thawing of Lake Mendota to a bright green grassy Bascom Hill, Wisconsin Union Members can finally look forward to more enjoyable weather. Here at the Union, we have our own favorite sign of the warmer temperatures: The return of the Terrace chairs. Check out these before-and-after pictures of the Terrace, and see how hundreds of students, alumni Union members and more carried the famous Sunburst chairs to their rightful spot. ...
read moreAdventurer For Life: Dan York
Spending his summers in the family cottage in Amery, Wis., north of Eau Claire, Dan York fell in love with the waters of Pike Lake and the surrounding woods he traversed each day. The cottage was idyllic, York remembers. It didn’t have running water or a bathroom. Nor did it have a canoe or kayak, so York spent his time on the water in a rowboat, fishing and exploring the lake. When it was time to go to college, York decided to attend Northland College in Ashland, two hours north of his cottage along the southern shore of Lake Superior....
read moreBehind the Scenes at the Union: Courtney Byelich, Music Committee Advisor
You may recognize the names of performers at the Wisconsin Union like CRASHprez, Pat McCurdy and the Chainsmokers. But, you may not know the name of the Union team member helping make it all happen behind the scenes for the past five years. This master of performance planning is Courtney Byelich, Wisconsin Union music advisor. As an advisor, she helps the student leaders of the Wisconsin Union Directorate Music Committee bring music to campus. In this article, the East Lansing, Mich., native takes us behind the scenes and behind the music at...
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