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Zoë Keating blends software and strings for an experimental edge
By Joshua Brazee Giving up your day job as a software designer to follow your passion as a cellist would frighten anyone. It is not a decision made lightly as your optimism must surmount your fear of starving. Zoë Keating knows what this tough transition is like. After losing her job in the tech industry, Zoë took it as a sign to explore what she could make of her passion. No stranger to technology, she created her own brand of music by masterfully blending old and new – creating looping, layered pieces with her skills as a classically...
read moreThrowback Thursday: Lakeside roast in 1953
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 moreThrowback Thursday: The circus comes to 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 moreThrowback Thursday: Billiards master Charles Peterson comes to Union Theater
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 moreWisconsin film fests reel in spring
By Francesca Bonifacio It’s nearly April, which means spring is nestling in, signaling the comeback of the rain boot, road trips, love in the air, bands, beers and brats on the Terrace, and of course – the return of film season. First up is the Wisconsin Film Festival – eight blissed-out, jam-packed days of screening after screening, from international filmmakers to homegrown talent and the bits in between. Turning 15 this year, the festival will be held from April 11 to April 18 and will show movies across seven different screens, three of...
read moreBehind the beat with WUD Music
By Brooke Appe From smashing guitars on stage, to backstage breakdowns, musicians don’t exactly have the reputation for being a docile bunch. Professionals are often called in to handle the intricacies of booking shows, preparing for performances and managing the happiness of their performers. With a plethora of venues to host an eclectic mix of musicians, the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Music Committee uses their expertise to book, accommodate and interact with the musicians that make the soundtrack to the UW-Madison college...
read morePioneer Mini Course dance teacher reviews 50 years of footwork
This past February, we mentioned the passing of Tom Gering, one of the Union’s first Mini Course instructors. We found this article in our archives, published in Fall 2008, that profiles Tom and his history with the Wisconsin Union as a ballroom dance teacher. Read his obituary here. By Ben Young Though he readily admits he has forgotten a few of the steps, Tom Gering’s great history with the Union began in 1958 when he taught dance as an undergraduate. “It began with rejection,” Tom said with a chuckle. “At first, the Union Social...
read morePeet’s puts healthy spin on coffee shop classics
By Brooke Appe The menus at coffee shops are often predictable; an assortment of pastries and basic coffee beverage variations are the norm. But Peet’s at Memorial Union puts a different spin on typical coffee fare with wholesome options that will keep you feeling energized even after the caffeine buzz wears off. Seeking variation in our regular coffee routine, we went to Peet’s to try their new Matcha Green Tea Lattes and Peet’s Simply Oatmeal, leaving pleasantly surprised by their new menu items. Many are familiar with the benefits of...
read moreThrowback Thursday: Memorial Union essentials desk in 1958
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 moreThrowback Thursday: Bridal Fashion show at the Union
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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