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Terrace 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...
read moreDecember Grads Grace the Main Lounge
The Terrace may be empty, but one particular green chair saw plenty of action December 21st as some new graduates showed up to Memorial Union’s Main Lounge for a free photo shoot. The new alumni and their families showed off their caps, gowns and diplomas while smiling for the camera. Below is a slideshow of some of our favorite snapshots. [slideshow_deploy id=’6486′] Check out the Union Flickr page to see more photos, and share your favorite graduation memories in the comments section below!
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Union Doors Display Winter Wonderland
Around all the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season, some of the departments in Memorial Union decided to hold a door decorating contest to have a little fun before we all go home for the holidays. It was a winter wonderland showdown and the winning door will receive prizes for their department. Check out photos of all the doors and let us know who you gets your winning vote in the comments section! Accounting Office With a monetary spin on the holiday tree, the Accounting Office channeled what they know best, money! And no tree...
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Setting the Stage for Student Programming
Being a Badger and Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) member go hand-in-hand for Max Scharrer. Describing himself as a “Wuddie for life,” Max has been a WUD member since he began at UW-Madison. Max first encountered WUD at a wedding in Tripp Commons the summer before his freshman year while he enjoyed a concert on the Terrace stage. He found out that the WUD Music Committee was putting on the show and became an active member soon after. “When I was a clueless, lonely, homesick freshman WUD took me in and gave me a place of refuge,” says Max....
read moreA Fresh Idea in the Heart of Campus
Farmer’s markets in Madison are one of the many pastimes that foster sustainability and healthy living. One in particular promotes these two qualities for UW-Madison–the campus farmer’s market at Union South. Students or faculty coming from class or work on Thursday afternoons now have a centralized location at the Union to pick up fresh produce and other local food products. Nicole Prekop, a UW-Madison senior studying psychology and leadership, championed the idea of creating the farmer’s market. “Our vision for the market was to...
read moreMapping Out One Hoofer’s Passion
If you’re lost, chances are Caroline Rose can help you find your way. As a Hoofers member and UW-Madison alumna with a degree in geographic information systems and cartography, maps are her specialty. This affection for atlases led her to build a magnetic relief map of Lake Mendota now displayed in Memorial Union’s Chart Room meeting space. The map’s layers are composed of Baltic birch plywood and Chemetal magnetic laminate, the material that makes the map magnetic. Caroline utilized a computer-controlled cutting machine at local workspace...
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