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Wisconsin Union Theater stage lights up for a stunning 2011-12 season
By Erin Bannen p://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4oMKXOSf08&feature=player_embedded Concert Series The world-touring Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble is a string octet with over 30 CDs to their name. They will be playing classical pieces from Brahms, Shostakovich and Mendelssohn. Caroline Goulding, just 19, is said to be the next Hilary Hahn, a master American violinist. Known for her fresh sound and new interpretations, Goulding was recently awarded the coveted Avery Fischer Career Grant and was nominated for a...
read moreTudor holiday dinner will delight audiences for 78th year
By Emily Connor At first, a wild boar, an English scholar and an English student might not seem to have much in common with the Memorial Union. But these characters in an old English legend are responsible for creating one of theWisconsin Union’s most popular holiday traditions. Just as planned, from Nov 30 to Dec. 6, the Tudor Holiday Dinner and Concert series will return to Memorial Union’s Great Hall for another holiday season. The Tudor Dinner series is a deeply rooted Wisconsin Union tradition dating back to 1933 when a...
read moreThe importance of each Union member’s voice
As the weather cools and leaves begin to fall, it reminds me how exciting it is to start a new academic year at the Wisconsin Union. And while students establish their new routines on the campus (like they do every autumn), Union members continue to frequent their favorite Union spots as they have all year long. As much as the Union acts as the “living room” of the UW-Madison campus on a daily basis, it also serves as the heart and soul of the University to the Union’s thousands of members. Whether you live hundreds of miles away or right...
read moreSoaking 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...
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