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Soaking up the last bit of summer
Once again, the fall semester has descended on UW-Madison and the weather has complied beautifully. The air is crisp, the sun provides just the right amount of warmth during the day and the cool evening breezes encourage you to find your favorite sweater. The familiarity of this annual ritual is comfortable and reassuring, just like the programs and events that are on the docket this month at your favorite campus hangout – the Wisconsin Union. The Memorial Union has a lot to offer in the final days of our 2011 Terraceseason. I encourage you...
read moreUh-rah-rah Wisconsin! Badger Bash is bigger than ever
Before each UW Madison Badger football home game, over 3,000 hyped-up and hungry Badger fans flock to the Wisconsin Union buildings for tailgating fun and festivities at Badger Bash. This year, Badger Bash will be serving up more brats, beer, and adding new fun activities in the brand new Union South building. Here are photos from this year’s first Badger Bash and a list of activities happening at every Badger Bash. Follow the fun at #badgerbash on Twitter and post your own stories and photos on our Facebook page! The Union South Plaza:...
read moreProposed Theater Lounge addition outlined in chalk on upper Terrace
By Emily Connor As fall begins, phase one of the Memorial Union Reinvestment project will take shape as design plans are finalized. And Union design committee members and staff want to ensure every Union member and student are involved in the reinvestment process. One of the most debated pieces of the reinvestment project has been the addition of a glass Theater Lounge area located in the west wing of the Memorial Union building. To help members visualize the scope of the addition, design committee members have drawn a chalk outline of where...
read moreServing up a new culinary focus at Union South
For many, Union restaurants have only served as a place to grab a quick bite before heading to work or between classes. But a vision for something more inspired Union chefs and restaurant managers to imagine bigger dining possibilities for Union South. This fall, the transforming of Wisconsin Union’s usual eating spots into unique culinary destinations will continue with the opening of Harvest Grains and Ginger Root. Over five years ago, questionaires and student surveys were handed out on campus for ideas for the new Union South. Many...
read moreCalling all former WUD members…
By Emily Connor Graduation brings new opportunities and changes for all students. Sadly, moving away from the beloved campus is often one. But the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) decided that long ago goodbyes were not enough and a reunion was due to find out what happened to old friends. “We’ve never done anything like this before,” said Susan Dibbell, the assistant director for program leadership and development. “It is really just a way to reconnect with old directorate members, directors and coordinators to see...
read moreProposed Theater Lounge addition outlined in chalk on upper Terrace
By Emily Connor As fall begins, phase one of the Memorial Union Reinvestment project will take shape as design plans are finalized. And Union design committee members and staff want to ensure every Union member and student are involved in the reinvestment process. One of the most debated pieces of the reinvestment project has been the addition of a glass Theater Lounge area located in the west wing of the Memorial Union building. To help members visualize the scope of the addition, design committee members have drawn a chalk outline of where...
read moreServing up a new culinary focus at Union South
By Emily Connor For many, Union restaurants have only served as a place to grab a quick bite before heading to work or between classes. But a vision for something more inspired Union chefs and restaurant managers to imagine bigger dining possibilities for Union South. This fall, the transforming of Wisconsin Union’s usual eating spots into unique culinary destinations will continue with the opening of Harvest Grains and Ginger Root. Over five years ago, questionaires and student surveys were handed out on campus for ideas for the new...
read moreUnion artwork stirs passions for student employee
By Emily Connor From paint brush to Peet’s coffee shop, the journey each piece of Wisconsin Union artwork takes is truly unique. And student employee Katie Reshel knows this is true. Over the last few years, the honors art history and anthropology major has helped hang hundreds of the Wisconsin Union’s 1,200 pieces of art. But Katie’s time hanging each piece has helped create her own unique Union experience. Over the past three years, Katie has worked in a variety of departments at the Union. Katie began her relationship...
read moreSummer nights are still hot on the Memorial Union Terrace
For some, summer may be ending as August begins. But the Memorial Union Terrace plans to be open until temperatures drop and the first snowflake falls, giving members plenty of time to enjoy the Lake Mendota scenery. Several unsuspecting Union members and UW Madison students gave their opinions on the best Babcock ice cream flavor, their favorite Terrace activity and much more. Even more members answered on our Facebook page and Twitter, so be sure to read about everyone’s favorite summer activities and post some of your own! Make sure...
read moreUpdate from the vice commodore of Hoofer sailing
By Michelle Czarnecki, vice commodore of hoofer sailing Since 1939, the Hoofer Sailing Club has been making waves on Lake Mendota. The flock of large white sails has become an integral part to the Memorial Union Terrace scenery. This August, the club has been busy enjoying the summer weather and planning for the upcoming year. With an average of 1,200 to 1,300 members a year, the Sailing Club is by far the largest club in Hoofers, largely due to its ideal location on the shores of Lake Mendota. This summer, the club has been capitalizing on...
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