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Student Recognition Program gives back to student employees
By Brooke Appe Anyone who’s been inside either Memorial Union or Union South knows that students make up a large portion of employees. Whether they are keeping the buildings tidy and presentable, serving up quality food from a variety of restaurants or assisting patrons with questions, it’s apparent that all student employees constitute an integral part in fulfilling the Wisconsin Union’s mission every day. To show this appreciation for students who have devoted a large portion of the time at UW-Madison gracing the Union...
read moreThrowback Thursday: the Terrace expands in 1987
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! To learn more about the rich history of the Terrace, take a look at The Memorial Union Terrace: A Landscape History by Susan Olsen Haswell.
read moreThrowback Thursday: The Union’s golden anniversary
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: construction of Union South in 1971
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 moreNew campaign encourages alumni to “Share the Wonderful”
By Lauren Ayala Share the Wonderful is the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s first concentrated, multimedia, campus-wide fundraising campaign encouraging alumni to make annual gifts that support world-class education and discoveries. The campaign is a collaborative effort between the University of Wisconsin Foundation, the Wisconsin Alumni Association and UW-Madison. The campaign launched September 15, 2012 to inspire alumni to recognize the value of their degree as well as the university’s mission to make the UW-Madison...
read moreRetired professor honors family through bench donation
By Lauren Ayala A great love story is hard to come by. In today’s fast-paced and technologically-savvy society, we often forget about romance. We use social media to stay in touch with loved ones, text to show affection, and use online dating profiles to find our “match made in heaven.” As technology advances, each generation progressively loses sight of what it means to be “romanced” and how true love is a lifelong commitment. Just a few minutes into my interview with Professor Dick Moll, I knew I was about to hear a story that would stay...
read moreNew officers and directors share why WUD is special
By Brooke Appe It’s hard to imagine what the Wisconsin Union would be like if it did not provide endless artistic, recreational, cultural and community service opportunities. From catching a movie on Friday night to visiting the latest art gallery, or from renting a canoe on Lake Mendota to picking up one of the many publications available to read in between classes, a group of students makes all of this possible: the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD). To shine a light on this campus cornerstone, we introduce to you the 14 dedicated WUD...
read moreMini Courses offer holiday favorites with a Norwegian flair
By Brooke Appe Although the holiday season is more than a month away, it’s never too early to start planning gift ideas, decorations and of course, delicious recipes to share with friends and family. Looking back on her Norwegian heritage, instructor Kris Rasmussen has all of these bases covered in three Mini Courses she’ll be teaching this fall, which focus on crafts and cooking with a Scandinavian twist. Kris grew up in northern Wisconsin, a region heavily populated with Swedish, Dutch and Norwegian descendents. As a result, she...
read moreHidden Treasures: certificates for war bond sales
By Brooke Appe With the Union Theater all packed up and construction underway for the Memorial Union Reinvestment, staff has uncovered more hidden treasures. The crews have delved deep into the Union’s past, finding historical artifacts to create a better understanding of the Union’s special place in history. This week, we revisit the World War II era with the discovery of certificates that recognize past Union Theater Technical Director Frederick A. Buerki’s efforts to sell war bonds on behalf of the United States Motion...
read moreThrowback Thursday: Memorial Union expands in 1956
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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