A Look at the Union’s New Chazen Café
At the Wisconsin Union, we strive to bring you the best dining experience on campus. With over 30 dining locations across campus, you can always find something delicious to eat or drink wherever you are. Now, a new café located in the Chazen Museum will be added to the variety of dining options for students, faculty and Madison guests. The aptly named Chazen Café, which opened Sept. 12th, features housemade items, Peet’s Coffee and...
Campus Farmers Market Returns with New, Delicious Options and Community Favorites
An oasis of fresh vegetables and fruit; delectable, vegan cupcakes; chocolate-enveloped donuts; chili-kissed local honey; and more await you at the Wisconsin Union’s Campus Farmers Market at Union South. The Campus Farmers Market features local products Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. now through Oct. 24. Stop by, and enjoy free samples, live music, and special Farmers Market events, such as button-making with Wheelhouse Studios, and...
A Brand New Badger Bash Era: Welcoming Band Director Corey Pompey
On Sept. 7, we, at the Wisconsin Union, welcomed new UW Marching Band Director Corey Pompey to our historic Badger Bashes, the best home football tailgate in town. With his arrival on campus, Dr. Pompey ushers in a new era for our tailgate celebrations. We will certainly miss longtime Director Mike Leckrone, who has been part of our Badger Bashes since the Bashes began in 1972. Professor Leckrone left a lasting with his warm...
Wisconsin Union Fall Events Preview
Fall is right around the corner, along with a new school year, a new season to root for the Badgers football team, and new, exciting events at the Wisconsin Union. While you’re waiting for the leaves to change colors and the summer heat to turn into an autumn breeze, check out these fantastic fall events to enjoy for the rest of 2019. Free Art Friday, first Friday of every month, 5-7 p.m., Memorial Union Come to Wheelhouse Studios and...
Technical Feats of the Wisconsin Union Theater
This Wisconsin Union Theater season, beautiful shadows will float in the air during “Pilobolus: Shadowland, The New Adventure” and the Seldoms, a Chicago-based dance company, will take theater-goers on a multi-location journey of music, dance, video, sound and fashion during its show “Floe.” These performances seem like nothing short of magic. And that is thanks, in part, to the Theater team members who work tirelessly behind...
Mornings on Mendota Bring Family Fun and Science to the Terrace
Guests enjoy art projects during Mornings on Mendota July 13. The Wisconsin Union, in partnership with the Clean Lakes Alliance and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, invite you to Mornings on Mendota. Mornings on Mendota will bring family-friendly lake activities and education to the Memorial Union Terrace 10:30 a.m.-noon July 20 and July 27. Taking place right on the shore of Lake Mendota, this brand new, free event...