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Throwback Thursday: The Terrace in the 1940s
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 moreUrban Slice redefines pizza
By Brooke Appe Gooey, melty cheese, succulent toppings, and a crispy, buttery crust captured the attention of pizza lovers when Urban Slice opened at Union South. After experiencing astounding success for making these New York style pies for the south side of campus, it was a no-brainer to bring the same recipes and cooking style over to Lakefront on Langdon at Memorial Union for everyone to experience. “We decided to open an Urban Slice over here because of its success at Union South,” said Wisconsin Union Restaurant Manager, Jim...
read moreThrowback Thursday: Memorial Union in 1950
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: 1954 Winter Week
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: fun in the sun, 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!
read moreWhy renovate?
By Jacklyn John, Memorial Union project coordinator Memorial Union is without a doubt one of the most treasured spaces on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Indeed, very few images of campus can pull at my heartstrings as an alumnus quite like an image of a Terrace chair. This deep connection to Memorial Union among alumni could potentially cause concern over any proposed plan to renovate or change Memorial Union. However, there are a number of reasons why the Memorial Union Reinvestment Project is critical to the future of a campus...
read moreThrowback Thursday: Hoofers Winter Carnival
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 moreChris Dacre exhibit ‘Up & Coming’ explores war
By Brooke Appe Combining his own experience, fascinations, and a variety of skills, Chris Dacre set out to bring new light to a truth that countless people face every day: war. With a new exhibit at Union South’s Gallery 1308, Chris’s multidimensional portrayals open up the phenomenon of war to new and unique interpretations. We spoke with him about his art, inspiration and techniques. You definitely touch on a serious/difficult subject through a humorous and even bizarre perspective. Why do you think this is important and...
read moreBeloved Hoofers adviser retires
By Lauren Ayala After working for Wisconsin Union Hoofers for nearly eight years, the time has come for Linda Bentz to bid a warm farewell as she moves on to a new chapter in her life. Serving as a student adviser and later a director for the student-run Hoofers program, Linda oversaw the organization, which provides it members with rich, recreational opportunities ranging from mountaineering to sailing. She acted as a guiding presence within Hoofers by attending various outing events and helping students sharpen their planning skills...
read moreHidden Treasures: moonshine bottles
By Lauren Ayala This month we are sharing a more surprising hidden treasure that Union staff discovered while preparing for the Memorial Union Reinvestment. Hidden deep inside the walls of the Union Theater, we uncovered three rustic containers with peeling labels under layers of dust. One of them, a large jug sealed with plastic wrap and a rubber band and the others, tall dark-tinted glass bottles. Upon closer investigation, it was apparent the containers weren’t just full of water–they were vessels full of carefully crafted...
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