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A 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...
read moreDead Language Alive and Well in the Union
Introducing the voice of Communications Director Marc Kennedy–a long-time Wisconsin Union staff member, communications extraordinaire and lover of all things involving words. As Marc wraps up his time at the Union to explore the world of retirement this coming January, Terrace Views features a series of posts that encompass his voice and his love of the Union. The first post gives us a lesson in the historic language of the Wisconsin Union. What is “Societate Crescit Lumen”? A) The name of Madison’s new hipster free-range...
read moreTerrace Chairs: A Love Story – The Summer Romance
It’s that time of year again… your sweaters get a little heavier, it’s dark before dinnertime and Terrace season is ending. We all know what that means: our beloved Terrace chairs are going away for the winter. We spent an amazing summer with them, socializing with friends and munching on brats, grilled corn and those Rathskeller fries, all while perched upon a green, yellow or orange sunburst pattern. They stayed by our side when summer became fall, when we continued to overindulge, just this time with pumpkin pie-flavored Babcock ice...
read moreUnion Must-Sees: November
Need a break from the daily routine this month? We’ve got you covered with all November has to offer on screen, on stage and all around the Union. Click on the links to find out dates and more information. Movie Buffs: Don’t forget that many of these flicks are free. Even if you can’t attend these films at the Union South Marquee, check them out on your own! [slideshow_deploy id=’6316′] Warm Bodies – Coraline – Music Within – Shorts From Brittany – KANO – Guardians of the...
read moreReviving Healthy Habits on Campus
There’s a new badger market on campus and it’s not your run-of-the-mill cafe. Home to the School of Nursing, the new badger market “Revive” focuses on healthy eating habits and lifestyles. Thanks to the joined forces of the School of Nursing and the Wisconsin Union Dining Services staff, Revive was brought to life fueled by the mission to promote overall health and wellness on campus. Revive sets itself apart from other badger markets by getting the best insight from the School of Nursing on what is needed in a...
read moreBreaking the Mold: Arts in the College Union
“Art is a verb. It’s about the process,” says Wheelhouse Director Jay Ekleberry. “The process and creative endeavor is where you learn, where you interact and where you build social capital.” Jay and the Wheelhouse Studios staff are committed to providing a place to break the normal routine, to connect and to foster creative thinking. Though Wheelhouse Studios just recently opened, it’s already a campus destination for art-makers. In one studio students paint mini-masterpieces while in another, a group of community members attend a...
read moreNew Face, Same Place
The Hamel Family Browsing Library is more than a quiet study room; it is a space that bridges the old and the new. Students today are enjoying the Browsing Library in close to the same manner as their predecessors did decades before. The study and lounge space was restored as part of phase one of the Memorial Union Reinvestment. It was made possible by a gift from the Hamel family—a lead donation to the historic building campaign. “The Browsing Library really stood out to us,” said George Hamel Jr., whose father graduated from UW in...
read moreUnion Must-Sees: October
Summertime fun may be on its last leg but there’s still a lot going on at the Union! We’ve got something for everyone–check out some of the highlights this October you don’t want to miss. Movie Buffs: Click on the links for more info!10/8 @ 7 pm: The Exorcist (1973) 10/9 @ 7 pm: Sorcerer 10/9–10/12 @ 7 pm: Maleficent 10/10*: The Double 10/13–10/14 @ 7:30 pm**: Sudan: The Inside Story with Karin Muller 10/27 @ 7 pm: The Visitor *Times vary, click on the link for more**Part of the Travel Adventure Series...
read moreFeast Your Eyes on the Union South Farmer’s Market
Farmer’s market fans, listen up! Union South’s second annual farmer’s market is happening every Thursday until October 23. From 11 a.m – 3 p.m. on the Orchard Street Mall, you can stop by to taste fresh and organic foods. From pumpkins to potatoes, local vendors like Munchkey Apples, Babcock Dairy, Keewaydin Organics and more offer something for everyone. 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 expose...
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