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Wisconsin Union Weddings: A Guide to the Process, Perks, and Perfection!
Think of the most iconic spot in Madison. I’m guessing you thought of the Memorial Union Terrace. Now, imagine having your wedding overlooking the sunburst Terrace chairs with the sun setting on Lake Mendota. Luckily, you don’t just have to imagine this stunning sight, it can be your reality! The General Manager of Weddings and Special Events Sam Mack sets the scene quite perfectly. “When you get married on the Tripp Deck, all of the Terrace is looking up at you, and they all clap for you on a summer day, it’s awesome,” Mack said....
read moreSocialize, Learn, and Play – A Games Experience
From Dungeons & Dragons to Mario Kart tournaments, your ultimate gaming connection is here within the Wisconsin Union Directorate Games Committee. WUD Games Committee Director Bahulya Tandon explained the purpose behind the founding of the Games Committee in 2019 and the relaxed and inviting meeting atmosphere the Committee works to foster. “We have our collection of games for people to play with new people or with their friends to facilitate community between people of very different cultures through a hobby that they share,”...
read moreLive Life in Full Bloom
Leave the winter blues behind and blossom your creativity in spring! Believe it or not, Wheelhouse Studios, Memorial Union’s open art studio, is already busy planning for spring semester art classes. We hope you’ll join us to learn a new skill in the new year! We’re sharing some sneak peeks and insider tips to make sure you can get a spot in one of the exciting spring classes, which typically sell out quickly. Types of Classes at Wheelhouse Ceramics & Pottery – With a variety of classes, you can learn how to throw on a...
read moreGive More on Giving Tuesday: A Season of Generosity
Amidst the flurry of Thanksgiving Thursday, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, it’s easy for the holiday season to become a time of receiving. However, in 2012, a global generosity movement known as Giving Tuesday was introduced to shift the focus from what we can get to what we can give. This tradition encourages us to think beyond ourselves and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Originally initiated to kickstart the holiday season with acts of generosity and kindness, Giving Tuesday has grown in popularity and has...
read moreTop 5 Holiday Picks from our Editors
The countdown is on! The holidays will be here before we know it, so now is the time to start thinking about gifts for your friends and family. Whether they’re an alum, a Madison-resident or just a Terrace fanatic, sharing a little piece of the Wisconsin Union can make the perfect gift. Direct from our Terrace Views writers and editors, here are some of our top picks for Union-themed holiday presents! Go Big with a Wisconsin Union Membership | From Dawn, Membership Manager “I’m the Membership Manager, so this may be obvious, but seriously –...
read moreSuit Up to Ski, Snowboard, Snowshoe and More at the Midwest’s Largest Ski Swap
A sea of skis await shoppers at the Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Resale. Photo by Rachel Erickson. Ready to hit the slopes? Get all the gear you need to explore the outdoors this winter at the 59th annual Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Resale, the Midwest’s largest ski swap! With new and gently used gear for sale – including skis, snowboards, snowshoes, helmets, goggles, apparel and more – you can find everything you need to start your next wintertime hobby Dec. 2-3 in Union South’s Varsity Hall. There’s something for every budget, with six vendors...
read moreUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison Staff and Faculty, Experiences for a Lifetime Await You at the Wisconsin Union
Hey, University of Wisconsin–Madison staff and faculty, as part of the Wisconsin Union team, there are some things you should know about what your University affiliation means when it comes to our spaces, services and events here at the Wisconsin Union and about what else awaits you if you become a Wisconsin Union member. Limited Access with your Staff/Faculty Wiscard Here’s what you have as a staff and faculty member of the University: Access to Wisconsin Union shared spaces, including those at Union South, Memorial Union, the Memorial...
read moreSwipe, Save, and Dine with the Wisconsin Union
Find the food you want when you want it at a price that fits a budget. That is a tall order that gets a lot shorter when you dine at the Wisconsin Union’s dining options. As a junior here at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, I get it; we all want variety, and our schedules, whether you’re a staff member or student, can be all over the place. Whether you’re a first-year student in a residence hall with a dining plan or are navigating downtown Madison dining as a student or team member without a dining plan, the Wisconsin Union’s...
read moreCozy Eats and Bevs
When the temperature drops here in Wisconsin, many of us begin hankering for warm food and beverages and the comfort they bring. Here at the Wisconsin Union, our dining options are a haven for comforting concoctions. Here are some of cozy Wisconsin Union dishes and drinks to try this fall and winter: Seasonal beverages at Peet’s Coffee and Prairie Fire: Fall and winter are pumpkin-everything seasons. And we so have you covered at our dining options Prairie Fire at Union South and Peet’s Coffee at Memorial Union with pumpkin lattes. Iced or...
read moreNot Just a Place to Visit, a Place to Get Work Done
Students waste no time claiming their study spots in the newly rennovated Lakeview Lounge in Memorial Union. You might have visited our buildings, such as Memorial Union and Union South, for an event, an activity or to dine. But have you considered that our spaces are the perfect setting for your remote work or study? According to a Forbes story, about 13% of full-time employees work fully remotely, and 98% of employees want at least some remote work time. Upwork estimates that, by 2025, 32.6 million Americans will work remotely. We...
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