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Wisconsin Union Catering unveils new playful, interactive menu
By Francesca Bonifacio The Sett teemed with excitement and anticipation on Thursday, April 11, as guests of Downtown Madison, Inc.’s “New Faces, New Places” event were among the first to witness the unveiling of Wisconsin Union Catering’s latest menu items. Guests were treated to a quirky, engaging display of bite-sized delectables and playful drinks made to defy the norm and push the boundaries of creativity. “Everything we’re doing on this menu coincides with new ideas that we’ve learned, come up with, and created for the new menu, so it’s...
read moreDelving into design with Memorial Union Reinvestment
By Mishali Patel Spring has arrived, encouraging everyone to enjoy the beautiful lake, the delicious food, and colorful sunburst chairs, which will continue to decorate the Terrace as the Memorial Union Reinvestment continues. While many worry the construction will diminish the Memorial Union’s traditional iconic symbol, the Design Team, campus Facilities, Planning and Management, the State of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Historical Society and student representatives are all working together to make sure the Memorial Union stays true to its...
read moreLit Fest celebrates the literary community and giving back
By Brooke Appe As the Wisconsin Film Festival comes to an end and Revelry Music and Arts Festival is just around the corner, it’s hard to think that Madison could fit any more into this festival-packed season. Yet there is one more festival to mark on your calendars: the Wisconsin Union Directorate Publications Committee’s (PubCom) Lit Fest, which is a four-day celebration of the written word. The Lit Fest tradition began just two years ago, and since then has held a special place in promoting philanthropy, literature and...
read moreZoë 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...
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