Madison Jazz Festival Brings Cadence and Community to the Terrace
Imagine this: a beautiful view of Lake Mendota, people dancing and a vibrant atmosphere with live jazz filling the air. This summer, that scene becomes a reality as the 2026 Madison Jazz Festival comes to the Memorial Union Terrace June 26-27. Alongside the many performers already set to take the UW Credit Union Summer Stage this summer, the Madison Jazz Festival brings a lineup of talented performers to the Terrace. Whether you...
Union South 15th Anniversary Celebration Recap
April brought an especially festive (and also busy) energy to the Wisconsin Union, and while a full event calendar is nothing new for us, this month stood out due to a major milestone. One of our beloved facilities, Union South, turned 15 which meant there was a reason to celebrate, and celebrate, we did! April 15 marked the official 15th anniversary of the Union South building as it exists on campus today. After two years of...
Inside the Wisconsin Union Pastry Kitchen: Meet Chef Maria Conforti
The bagels, banana bread and many of the other baked goods you find in Badger Markets and Wisconsin Union cafes across campus are made in our very own Wisconsin Union kitchens. Tucked in the basement of Union South, the Wisconsin Union pastry kitchen is home to a variety of delectable creations and a team dedicated to bringing high quality, fresh food to the UW-Madison community. One member of the Wisconsin Union pastry team is...
Passing It On
Joe Lillis and Kathy Deuel on Leadership, Learning, and Why Internships Still Matter Some college experiences stick with you, not because they were fun, but because they quietly changed the way you saw yourself. That’s what happened for Joe Lillis and Kathy Deuel. They didn’t just find community through the Wisconsin Union Directorate; they found direction, confidence, and each other. Now, years later, they’re helping create those...
Behind the Scenes at the Union: Jenny Lee, Wisconsin Union Human Resources
If you’ve ever wondered what working at the Wisconsin Union is like or are considering employment with us, some of the first team members you will interact with will be from our human resources department. This team is made up of 12 full-time staff who manage the Union’s application site and handle other responsibilities, including recruitment, onboarding and training. One of the many team members you may have the pleasure of meeting...
Meet Maggie Condon, Executive Producer of Wisconsin Singers
Maggie Condon’s connection to the Wisconsin Singers started long before her role as executive producer of the Broadway-style student dance and song ensemble. Growing up just 40 minutes south of Madison, she attended her first Wisconsin Singers performance while in middle school and continued to follow them beyond high school. In December of last year, the executive producer role opened up. Maggie, a then-high school choir...