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Union South dedication ceremony video
The Union South dedication ceremony was hosted by Union Director Mark Guthier and featured speeches from the executive director of the Association of College Unions International, Marsha Herman-Betzen, Madion Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, building architect Jan van den Kieboom, UW-Madison Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin, and Union President Patrick Callan. If you were unable to attend you can watch a video of the ceremony below. Union South Dedication Speech from Capture House...
read moreFirst impressions of #UnionSouth
People today are able to post their thoughts and impressions of anything for the world to read on the internet, for better or worse. These online first impressions of Union South were overwelmingly outstanding. We just couldn’t resist sharing some of these fabulous photos and posts with you! Before the building was opened, Facebook fans were polled to see what they were most excited for in the new building: #1 New movies in the Marquee #2 Bowling & billiards #3 Music in the Sett #4 Wine & coffee from Prairie Fire Here is a small...
read moreThe return of seasonal Terrace beer
As the days get longer and sleeves and hemlines begin to get shorter, it is a favorite Wisconsin tradition to enjoy a refreshing beer on the Terrace after a long day at work or playing in the sun. While it often catches out-of-state visitors off guard, the Memorial Union Terrace has a long history of serving up cold ones, and always features a wide variety of tastes. From rich dark lagers to refreshing pale ales, the Terrace has a beer for every enthusiast. Though the menu always always includes local classics like Leinenkugel’s and Ale...
read moreIsthmus Jazz Fest has many new offerings
This year’s Isthmus Jazz Festival, June 3-4 at the Memorial Union Terrace, will feature many artists never before seen on the Isthmus Jazz Festival stage. New to the festival this year is Grupo Candela, a twelve member Latin group featuring utterly danceable rhythms. In addition to Salsa music, the band also plays Merengue, Bachata and Cumbia. The group recently performed for the grand opening of Union South, in conjunction with salsa dance classes. On the stage earlier in the day will be another very exciting new ensemble, The Mike...
read moreFive years in the making, Union South: an icon for a lifetime
Ever since the first issue of Terrace Views in the fall of 2006, we have been sharing the news about rebuilding Union South. With the grand opening just a few days away, we thought we’d take a moment to remember the long journey and explore all that members have to look forward to. It all started with a vision The story begins in 2006 with the student referendum to build a brand new Union South and renovate Memorial Union–which passed with nearly a two to one majority. Students not only led the referendum’s campaign and passage,...
read moreWordworking Unplugged: a new/old Mini Course
Everyone knows technology is constantly changing our daily lives. Some things get easier; others get much more complicated. This spring, Wisconsin Union Mini Courses will be giving members a chance to step away from recent technology with the class appropriately titled, ‘Woodworking Unplugged.’ The class gives participants a chance to immerse themselves in the classic art of woodworking entirely by hand. Woodworking Unplugged focuses on the use of hand tools alone to create a 4-legged bench through the traditional wood crafts of...
read moreJeremy Denk brings wit and humor to the piano
If a hum drum normal article on pianist Jeremy Denk was needed, it might read something like this: “Jeremy Denk has recently become one of the most acclaimed American pianists of our day. He has won numerous awards- -the Juilliard Piano Debut Award and the Avery Fisher Career Grant to name a few. He has appeared as a soloist with Philadelphia Orchestra, the St. Louis Symphony, the Houston Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and many others.” All true enough. However, this would fail to...
read moreYou’re invited to the grand opening!
In 1904, University of Wisconsin President Charles Van Hise articulated his vision of a Union building to provide for “the communal life of instructors and students in work, in play and in student relations. Over a hundred years later, the Wisconsin Union is only days away from opening a campus landmark that is ready for the 21st century. For months now, a group of students and staff at the Union have been meeting to put together a spectacular grand opening weekend–and you’re invited! Of special note to community members: Bash...
read moreWisconsin Union unveils new website
The Union South building project and the upcoming Memorial Union renovation provide a fresh look to the physical appearance of the Wisconsin Union. Along with these facility changes, the Union marketing department has launched a brand new website. The website was designed with the user in mind and was broadened to make sure content was compatible with the diverse needs of visitors–whether students, faculty, Union members, or the community. The overall design focuses more on visual elements and less on body copy. More than 40,000 files were...
read moreThe times are a-changing
Dear Friends, To say that life has been a little “out of the ordinary” at the Union the last two weeks would be a major understatement. While some of us may wonder from time to time if the news in Madison reaches beyond the midwest, that has certainly not been a concern of late. During this complex time, the Union has continued to be a “go to” place for meetings, discussions, and gatherings during the well-publicized events for many people from all political view points. In case you’ve missed a few of the details along the way, there are two...
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