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Hoofers faces the next challenge
By Bethany Rahja ’15 The time Hoofers has been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived as the organization is now moving into newly renovated offices, shops and club spaces. For over 80 years, Hoofer members repaired boats and sails, packed for trips, held club meetings, elected leaders and formed lifelong friendships in the basement of Memorial Union. It was a small group of committed students and staff who first made a home for Hoofers possible through relentless fundraising. As the clubs and teams have grown, Hoofers will finally have a...
read moreThrowback Thursday: Soaking up the sun on the Terrace
Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing history. Find out interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share in the comments section below!
read moreBehind the scenes: A local music festival with the whole world in its hands
by Elysse Lindell The upcoming anniversary of the World Music Festival on September 19-21, will mark the tenth year of a tradition that has enriched the Madison community with variety, talent and entertainment. When this musical event was created, it came together in only three months of planning and showcased six outstanding artists with the help of the Chicago World Music Festival and the Lotus Festival in Bloomington, IN. The festival continues to flourish and impress in our community by bringing in new music and cultures each year. This...
read moreWisconsin Union restructures outdoor programming
By: Andrew Mackens The Wisconsin Union has been undergoing some changes lately and not just with the construction. The Union’s outdoor recreation programs are getting an operational facelift, resulting in the Union’s outdoor organization, Wisconsin Hoofers, to become part of a bigger initiative. Through the Memorial Union Reinvestment, the Wisconsin Union is branching out to the community with its new umbrella brand, Outdoor UW. When asked about the new space and the role of Outdoor UW, Jacob Hahn, Outdoor Recreation Director, was able to...
read moreLetter from the Director – Summer at the Union
We waited an awfully long time this year for spring to arrive. The longer we waited, the more exaggerated my expectations became of what summer would be like at the Union. The gridlock that Langdon Street and Library Mall became last winter as a result of three separate construction projects was just about enough to keep away even our most loyal Union members. You wouldn’t believe how much we were all looking forward to summer – with more anticipation than a busload of kids as they unload in front of the Babcock Dairy Store on a school...
read moreSmartphone snapshots: 5 tips for taking fantastic photos on your phone
by Andrew Heisler Today’s smartphones, regardless of the brand, include top-of-the-line, high-resolution cameras. Some even say that because of the smartphone, digital cameras will become obsolete. Whether you’re a photographic traditionalist or more of the progressive type, smartphones and their cameras are here to stay. With a few tips and some practice, you will be well on your way to taking incredible photos you will treasure forever. 1. Download a photo editor/Join a photo sharing service Let’s face it: not every photo we take looks...
read moreThrowback Thursday: Harold C. Bradley Lounge
Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing history. Find out interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share in the comments section below! Currently, Hoofers is excited to move into their new space this August. They will continue to finish the new Harold C. Bradley lounge so club members and the community can enjoy it this winter....
read moreTwo student building managers capture a new view of the Terrace
by Bethany Rahja It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Close, it’s a helicopter. Terrace goers may have been intrigued to see a helicopter sweeping near the Union Terrace a few weeks back. Pilot and passenger were not just sightseers, however, but Union student employees who wanted a new perspective on a place they love. Luke Atterbury has been a student building manager at the Union for four semesters and took up flying as a hobby. He got his airplane flying license in 2008 and earned his helicopter license in March of this year. After seeing the...
read moreThrowback Thursday: Waterskiing in 1950, Hoofers’ style
Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing history. Find out interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share in the comments section below!A woman takes waterskiing on Lake Mendota in 1950 to a whole new level when she stands on a chair behind the boat. Photo provided by UW Digital Collections.
read moreThrowback Thursday: Birds of a feather enjoy the lakefront together
Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing history. Find out interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share in the comments section below!
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