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Women’s History Month Sets Stage for Marcia Légère Student Play Festival
The 24th annual Marcia Légère Student Play Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fredric March Play Circle. Free and open to the public, the festival will showcase three student-written and directed plays to pay homage to Marcia Légère. Légère, a student at UW-Madison in the early 40’s, won the first Wisconsin Playwrights Contest with a piece that her professor submitted secretly. Her play, “The Glory of Children,” had originally been written as an assignment for a drama class and...
read moreHoofers Celebrate 50th Trip to Jackson Hole
While some of us will spend our spring break enjoying hot sand and sun, the Hoofers Ski and Snowboard Club is planning for something a bit chillier. Hoofers Ski and Snowboard (SnS) will travel to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village, Wyoming for the 50th time this March, a significant anniversary for a club founded on fun and tradition, which is why a special package for alumni is being offered this year to invite past trip-goers and friends and family of Hoofers to join in on the coolest spring break ever. “The goal of this is first...
read moreWho Makes WUD Work?
Ten committees and six Hoofers clubs make up the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD), which is run by students who plan, program and promote hundreds of recreational, art, community service and cultural events on campus each year. Besides being a fun experience, WUD allows students to step into major leadership roles to run the committees. Hours of work and planning go into making a WUD committee tick, and we are fortunate to hear from some of the awesome student directors of WUD to learn about how they’re improving people’s lives...
read moreTerrace Chairs: A Love Story – More Than Just a Fling
The snow has melted, it’s above freezing and the lake ice is retreating, so where are the chairs!? Calm yourself, Terrace-lover. We know the reunion with a loved one can be nerve-wracking, but also exciting. Everyone is anxious to sit upon the familiar sunburst pattern, admire the vibrant colors and relax, so happy and at home on the Terrace once again. When someone you love returns, naturally you’re giddy and filled with questions like, “where were you?” “how have you been?” and “what have you been doing?” As usual, the chairs maintain a...
read moreLiterary Leaders: WUD Publications Spotlight of Chloe Karaskiewicz
Made up of seven committees, WUD Publications celebrates and promotes reading and writing on campus while offering students valuable experience in publishing-related fields. Covering everything from food, photography and fiction, each committee has an editor to manage all that goes into finding new content, planning meetings and encouraging innovative ideas. We’re highlighting these editors in a new and recurring segment to share what makes WUD Publications successful. Our first spotlight goes to Chloe Karaskiewicz, editor of Moda...
read moreWhy We Love Free Art Friday
Students joined Wheelhouse Studios to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit last Friday by creating a giant card for Madison, along with 3D crafts. Wheelhouse Studios Director Jay Ekleberry said that it was great to see so many students collaborating on the project in a carefree environment, as students were able to relax after their long school week. The inspiration for the giant valentine was for students to gain an appreciation for working together. This event was part of of Wheelhouse’s Free Art Fridays, where they sponsor free events the...
read moreWhat You Missed at Hoofers Winter Carnival
Who said we can’t play outside in February? Outdoor enthusiasts rejoiced this month during the annual Hoofers Winter Carnival, sponsored by Wisconsin Union Directorate and Rec Sports. Bigger and better every year, the week-long event featured fun indoors and out, and we want to share it with you. Below are some of our favorite photos recapping the Carnival, but you can see more photos at Hoofer’s Facebook page. [slideshow_deploy id=’6602′] Photos courtesy of Luke Tribbey. What’s your favorite winter...
read moreTerrace Chairs: A Love Story – The Long Distance Relationship
With an all too familiar Wisconsin winter now in full swing, we crave time spent in the arms (or on the seats) of loved ones, preferably with a cup of Peet’s hot chocolate. But the freshly laid snow covering the Terrace is a harsh reminder that our beloved Terrace chairs are not with us this season. When we’re away from those we love, we may find ourselves starting to forget the little things. Is the yellow more of a dandelion color, or pastel? Do all the chairs have armrests? Do any of the chairs have armrests?! Fear not! You will see your...
read moreShort but so Sweet: Tying the Knot in Tripp
Kristin and Dan Geil could not have imagined having wed anywhere else than Memorial Union. As lifetime alumni members of the Union it was a place where they met, spent time and grew together. On Saturday afternoon, December 13, Kristin and Dan gathered with their four closest friends in the Tripp Commons Ballroom, to engage in a brief yet intimate ceremony followed by a champagne toast with pictures on the balcony overlooking the Terrace and Lake Mendota. “The Union is one of our favorite places regardless of the season,” Kristin said....
read moreUnion Must-Sees: January
Oh the weather outside is frightful, so come in and warm up at the Union! While you’re defrosting, be sure to check out all the January events and entertainment for your viewing and listening pleasure. With art galleries, films, music and more, who said you have to be outside to have fun? Click on the slideshow pictures to find out more information about a particular event. Movie Buffs [slideshow_deploy id=’6493′] Art & Theater Lovers “Looking Up” by Stephanie Sykes “Terra Obscura” by Chris...
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