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Campus Farmer’s Market Brings Excitement to UW Community
Along with beautiful fall colors comes the bounty of the fall harvest. In Madison, much of the product of the harvest lives right in our backyards at local farmer’s markets. The Campus Farmer’s Market, held at Union South, has been a way for UW-Madison students to take advantage of that fall harvest abundance. Since its inception in 2013, student leaders have coordinated the market. This year, senior Caroline Patz, the dining services student project manager, has taken the reigns to continue it on a road of success. Patz’s overall goal was to...
read moreWheelhouse Studios Collaboration with Go Big Read and the Business School
Freshman Business students stepped outside the comforts of Grainger Hall and into the artistic community of Wheelhouse Studios on October 12th and 13th. The students screenprinted poster designs based on this year’s Go Big Read book, Just Mercy. Jay Ekleberry, Director of Wheelhouse Studios, is the brain behind this collaboration. “Hopefully, in the process of the students co-creating posters, it really helps them process the book in new and different ways.” As part of their General Business course curriculum, students identified three major...
read moreGiant Pumpkin Regatta Celebrates its Tenth Year
Some people know it’s Fall when brown leaves start covering their yards. Others know it when they draw a crisp breath of autumnal air. For Hoofer members however, it’s the sight of massive floating pumpkins dotting the shore of Lake Mendota. The Giant Pumpkin Regatta celebrated its tenth year at Memorial Union on October 10th, with dozens of participants braving the chilly waters of Lake Mendota in PFDs: Pumpkin Flotation Devices. Even more onlookers cheered and laughed as the canoers tried to navigate around checkpoints in order to finish in...
read moreA Unified Role: Director and President
Mark Guthier and Jack Comeau both fell in love with college unions at an early age. Wisconsin Union Director Mark Guthier found his calling as an Indiana University (IU) Law School student. During the school year, Mark worked as an assistant hall director in the residence halls and enjoyed working with students. During his third year of law school, he got an internship with the Association of College Unions International; this started it all, as after graduation, Mark stayed at IU and worked at their Memorial Union for 11 years both as a...
read moreBadger Bash Takes Fandom to New Levels of Fun
There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere of a Wisconsin football game… the smell of grilling brats, the sea of red cheering for its favorite team and the sounds of the Wisconsin Marching Band all blend together to represent the camaraderie and spirit of Badger Football. What if there is a way to experience the atmosphere of Camp Randall even if you don’t have tickets? Badger Bash is your answer. As the official tailgate of UW-Madison, there’s no better way to celebrate game day. The festivities start with a full performance from the iconic...
read moreWhat to Eat at the Memorial Union During Construction
Three weeks into the semester and it’s already time to study at the Union! While the Memorial Union is under a bit of renovation at the moment, there are still spots to grab a meal between classes or work on that paper. Along with the new Daily Scoop in the Paul Bunyan room, the Stiftskeller just opened a made-to-order sandwich shop called the Subskeller. Now open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., the Stiftskeller will serve their usual beer, along with a selection of hot and cold sandwiches and soups. Sandwiches are ordered in the Stiftskeller...
read moreMember Exclusive Wheelhouse Classes this Fall
Wheelhouse Studios has a plethora of classes that are accessible to the public, but did you know about the various classes exclusive to members? Head director of Wheelhouse Jay Ekleberry compiled a list of some of the best offerings this Fall. Autumn WI Cheese Tour SAT, 9:00am – 6:00pm, 10/10 A road trip of cheese and fall colors – a unique Wisconsin opportunity. We will spend the day touring southern Wisconsin concentrating on cheese. Stops will include a museum cheese factory, a farm-based gourmet cheese provider, the Historic...
read moreMadison World Music Festival Brings in Artists from Abroad
While Madison’s music scene continues to flourish, it’s not every day that artists come from across the globe for one weekend. On September 18th and 19th, the Wisconsin Union will play host to international artists from countries as far as Niger and South Korea during the Madison World Music Festival. For the 12th year in a row, Madisonians will hear music that rarely reaches American airwaves. Typical instruments like guitar and bass will be accompanied by rare and unique instruments from around the world. The performances will take place at...
read moreMemorial Union Reinvestment: Final Phase Media Roundup
The Memorial Union Reinvestment will be in full swing of its final phases as of Tuesday, September 1. Although part of the building and Terrace will be under construction, the entire west wing as well as several other spaces will be open to enjoy. Please take a look at the recent coverage of the project to learn more: UW-Madison News: Terrace renovation presents opportunity to enjoy other Union spots Wisconsin State Journal: Most of Memorial Union, Terrace closing next week for final phase of renovation Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:...
read moreBasecamp Gears up New UW Students for College
A tent, a propane stove and hiking boots aren’t typical for a back-to-school list, but for incoming UW-Madison freshmen and transfer students participating in the Basecamp program at Outdoor UW, these items are essential for starting their first year in Madison on the right foot. Every summer, Outdoor UW organizes several outing trips for soon-to-be Badgers. Basecamp assists freshmen in meeting fellow students before they arrive on campus in the fall during an incredible outdoor experience. On the afternoon of August 11th, one group returned...
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