Madison Artist’s New Mural Celebrates Wisconsin Union Experiences
From gnomes in Der Rathskeller to Paul Bunyan and his Blue Ox, art has been an integral part of the Wisconsin Union’s Memorial Union since it opened in 1928. University of Wisconsin-Madison alumna and artist Emily Balsley recently furthered that tradition of immersive art at the Memorial Union with a new mural on a Memorial Union wall. The vibrant painting in the stairwell near Peet’s Coffee depicts some of the adventures the...
Social Cinema: WUD Film and Havens Wright Center for Social Justice Join Forces
Many know the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a major research institution, boasting countless labs and lecture halls from the biological sciences to the liberal arts. But UW also provides social and cultural learning opportunities beyond the classroom that partnerships across campus help make possible. The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Film Committee and the Havens Wright Center for Social Justice’s partnership has flourished...
Behind the Art of the 91st Annual Student Art Show
To view some of the best art created by UW-Madison students, there is no better place to look than the 91st Annual Student Art Show. Located in the Memorial Union’s Main Gallery and Class of 1925 Gallery, the art show presents fantastic, thought-provoking pieces, all curated by the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Art Committee. Just as each piece of artwork has its own story, the artists behind the art have their own tale to tell as...
Staff Picks for Spring Creative Exploration at Wheelhouse
Just steps away from the iconic der Rathskeller in Memorial Union, Wheelhouse Studios serves as a sanctuary of creative exploration on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. This open arts studio provides everything from drop-in art opportunities to instructor-led classes. In this article, Wheelhouse team members share their picks for upcoming Wheelhouse classes that they recommend you check out! Mini-Comics Drawing Lab –...
Tips for Your Marquee Film-Watching Experience
Did you know there’s a movie theater right on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus that shows free films? Did you know that Wisconsin Union members, including students; staff; and faculty are invited to come enjoy these films? Located on the second floor of Union South, The Marquee can seat up to 330 guests for near-daily film screenings. From blockbusters like “Crazy Rich Asians,” which packed the theater, to cult films like...
The Ultimate Wisconsin Union Bucket List
Bucky Badger poses for a photo while the UW Marching Band performs on the Terrace stage. We get it, seniors — you’ve made it this far, all you’re looking for now is a straight shot to graduation. But you’ve still got time to experience at all the fun stuff available at Memorial Union and Union South. We’ve come up with the ultimate bucket list so you can toss that mortarboard with no regrets. 1. Marquee Cinema Sometimes scrolling...