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Wondering About Working with the Wisconsin Union
Questions of ‘how do I base my decision for choosing the perfect job’ spiral through students’ minds: The place with prime location? The place where you have the most fun? The place where you feel most supported? You might be asking yourself, where can I find all of these ideals wrapped up into one job on the UW–Madison campus? The answer is the Wisconsin Union. The Wisconsin Union offers a place for students to thrive in leadership positions, student jobs, socially, and in the classroom. What could possibly be better than...
read moreNavigating Newness With Wisconsin Union Involvement
“Meeting new people can be scary,” Wisconsin Hoofers Council President Sam Hagedorn said. Sam expressed a feeling to which many individuals can relate, the fear of not being able to find a community to connect with when entering a new environment, such as a college campus. But don’t worry! He continued with his own wise words and expertise. “Find something that you are interested in, and join a club that offers that,” Sam said. “Joining a club is a great way to get socially active and enjoy your time.” Questions of “where do I...
read moreSparkle Coming to Wisconsin Union Dining Options with Collab Lemonades
Our dining options are sweeter and sunnier with the additions of brand-new menu items: Terrace Lemonade and Terrace Strawberry Lemonade. The bright, light flavors swirling in these sparkling, non-alcoholic beverages were inspired by our outdoor dining and entertainment destination, the Memorial Union Terrace. And, while the Terrace is only open seasonally during warmer months of the year, these bubbly beverages are available year-round. Available first at Memorial Union Aug. 10 through early fall and then at all Wisconsin Union...
read moreOnstage at the Wisconsin Union: Skerryvore Coming to Madison for Free Concert Aug. 17
Terrace-goers will hear bagpipes and other traditional Scottish instruments in ways they have never heard before during a free concert featuring Award-winning Scottish band Skerryvore on Aug. 17 at our outdoor space, called the Memorial Union Terrace. Skerryvore always gets people dancing and singing along with its modern, pop-infused take on Scottish music traditions. This event is hosted by the student led-Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Music Committee with support from the UW Credit Union. “We have had numerous visits to Madison over...
read moreArt for All at the Terrace Art Zone
Presented annually by Wheelhouse Studios, Memorial Union’s very own craft studio, the Terrace Art Zone is designed to bring creativity, crafting, and art to all. Each week, the Terrace Art Zone is open between Wednesday and Saturday from 5-8 PM (weather permitting) for FREE art-making activities. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate! The Perfect Family-Friendly Activity in Madison Looking for a free family-friendly activity in Madison? The Terrace Art Zone has you covered. You and your kiddos can enjoy free crafting for...
read moreThe Scoop on New and Returning Terrace Memorial Union Menu Items
Don’t know what Terrace season is? It’s a season of dining; free, live music; free film showings; free art activities; and more at our outdoor, lakefront space called the Memorial Union Terrace. It’s situated alongside our building, Memorial Union, which also features indoor activities and dining options. Caution, this story will make you hungry. Ready? Let’s dive into the deliciousness of Terrace season 2023. What’s New Let’s start with a Wisconsin-made Terrace classic: brats! There’s a big change this summer, as we’re now...
read moreA New, Limited-Time Pop-Up Experience at the Terrace
A new, limited-time experience is popping up this summer: the Terrace Pop-Up. Open Wednesday-Saturday from July 20 to Aug. 5, 4:30-10 p.m., the Terrace Pop-Up is a rare opportunity to secure your seats at the Shannon Sunset Lounge deck at our iconic outdoor dining and entertainment space, called the Memorial Union Terrace; we usually only offer Terrace seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Please do not make reservations for before July 20. Your 90-minute reservation through the OpenTable app will provide you with guaranteed...
read moreWisconsin Union Joining in on Celebration of 175 Years of UW–Madison
A singer accompanied by his ukelele performs during Open Mic Night on the Terrace stage A birthday party 175 years-in-the-making will soon begin: on July 26 from 4-10 p.m., we at the Wisconsin Union will help kick off a months-long 175th anniversary celebration of the incorporation of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. UW–Madison began in 1848, and, not long after, our organization the Wisconsin Union started in 1908 with our famous building, called the Memorial Union, an outdoor dining and entertainment destination, called the...
read moreOnstage at the Wisconsin Union: Nate Gibson & the Stardazers
Nate Gibson’s love of music runs deep – he’s an audio-visual preservation archivist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Mills Music Library, radio show co-host at WORT’s Wednesday “Back to the Country,” author of “The Starday Story: The House That Country Music Built,” lecturer at UW–Madison’s Mead Witter School of Music, and a musician specializing in vocals, guitar, upright bass and trumpet. In short, if there’s a way to study, commemorate, or celebrate music, Nate is all about it. He’s the frontman and lead vocalist of Nate Gibson...
read moreKayak, Canoe, or Sail into Summer
The long-awaited warm days are here in Wisconsin, and our Outdoor UW team is here to help you make the most of this time with outdoor recreation equipment and experiences. Headquartered at Memorial Union in downtown Madison, Outdoor UW can help you kayak, canoe, or sail into summer. Explore Lake Mendota by Kayak No need to go up Nort’ to experience Wisconsin water by kayak. We have you covered in Madison, Wis., right on the shore of Lake Mendota, where Memorial Union has been for almost a century. Kayaking with Outdoor UW...
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