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Meet Our Wheelhouse Instructor: Chef Allison
Wheelhouse Studios, an open art studio in our building Memorial Union, offers art classes on everything from pottery to culinary arts. With classes designed for beginners all the way to seasoned creatives, our talented instructors are knowledgeable, friendly and FUN. As we look ahead to our exciting classes, we wanted to introduce you to one of the amazing instructors you’ll meet in class! Name: Allison McKee, executive sous chef Semesters Teaching at Wheelhouse: 3 Background: Chef Allison has worked as a chef here at the Wisconsin Union (the...
read moreAfter the Org Fair: What to Do Now that You’ve Found an RSO
In just six combined hours on Sept. 12 and 13, over 13,000 students made their way through the Kohl Center, meandering through a sea of tables and smiling faces, shaking hands and asking questions. Welcome to the Student Organization Fair: a semesterly event hosted by the Center for Leadership & Involvement (CfLI) that introduces students to around 450 different registered student organizations, or RSOs. Best Buddies UW–Madison Chapter members stand ready to greet students to their table at the Fall 2023 Student Organization Fair in...
read moreThank You
Two honors, voted on by you, our wonderful patrons. How do we begin to say thank you not only for these acknowledgments but for the years (more than 110 of them, to be specific) of support? Put simply, our work doesn’t happen without you, without your donations to the Wisconsin Union, without your membership purchases, without your purchases at our buildings Memorial Union and Union South and in our online store…We truly cannot thank you enough. Our most recent honors from you, our patrons, came in the form of two 1st People’s Choice Awards...
read moreSavoring the Remaining Weeks of Terrace Season 2023
Terrace season. A beautiful time of the year during which our outdoor, lakeside space the Memorial Union Terrace fills with the sounds of our free, live music, the laughter of patrons enjoying our rentable kayaks and canoes, conversations among family members as they enjoy art-making, and the many reactions to our free film showings with their wide-ranging genres. Terrace season is a brief time, usually running from mid-April to mid-October (We have not shared a closing date yet for this year.), but the fun, the memory-making, the...
read moreWhat Does that Acronym Mean?
It’s no secret, the Wisconsin Union loves to use a good acronym. WUD, CfLI, RSO, JLC! While these are familiar to Wisconsin Union employees and student leaders, individuals coming to campus for the first time could be easily confused! Use this as your guide to the common Wisconsin Union acronyms and their meanings. Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Pictured are the 2017-18 WUD student officers and directors WUD is an acronym that can be seen on boards and flyers and heard through word of mouth at our buildings Memorial Union and Union South....
read moreReopening the University Club with a Shared Vision and Many Areas of Expertise
Majestic inside and out since the day it began: the University Club has been part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison story since 1908 when it opened its doors to what would be more than a century of gatherings, meals and social and intellectual exchange. It stands four floors with deeply rich red bricks along its edifice, tall along a bustling campus thoroughfare. It is a historic destination sitting among both newer buildings and spaces with histories almost as long as the Club’s. The idea for the club first formed in 1906, according to...
read moreHow Do I Get In There?
There is always something happening at the Wisconsin Union. The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD, for short) programs over 2,000 special speakers, art exhibits, films, games, music, and activities every year. Add to that art classes through Wheelhouse Studios, performances through the Wisconsin Union Theater, and outdoor activities through Outdoor UW and Hoofers, you can be as active as you’d like to be. But you may still be missing out on some special experiences, like the summer Taste of the Terrace series, Private Tailgate parties,...
read moreWondering About Working with the Wisconsin Union
Questions of ‘how do I base my decision for choosing the perfect job’ spiral through students’ minds: The place with prime location? The place where you have the most fun? The place where you feel most supported? You might be asking yourself, where can I find all of these ideals wrapped up into one job on the UW–Madison campus? The answer is the Wisconsin Union. The Wisconsin Union offers a place for students to thrive in leadership positions, student jobs, socially, and in the classroom. What could possibly be better than...
read moreNavigating Newness With Wisconsin Union Involvement
“Meeting new people can be scary,” Wisconsin Hoofers Council President Sam Hagedorn said. Sam expressed a feeling to which many individuals can relate, the fear of not being able to find a community to connect with when entering a new environment, such as a college campus. But don’t worry! He continued with his own wise words and expertise. “Find something that you are interested in, and join a club that offers that,” Sam said. “Joining a club is a great way to get socially active and enjoy your time.” Questions of “where do I...
read moreSparkle Coming to Wisconsin Union Dining Options with Collab Lemonades
Our dining options are sweeter and sunnier with the additions of brand-new menu items: Terrace Lemonade and Terrace Strawberry Lemonade. The bright, light flavors swirling in these sparkling, non-alcoholic beverages were inspired by our outdoor dining and entertainment destination, the Memorial Union Terrace. And, while the Terrace is only open seasonally during warmer months of the year, these bubbly beverages are available year-round. Available first at Memorial Union Aug. 10 through early fall and then at all Wisconsin Union...
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