4 Things You May Not Know about Free Wisconsin Union Lectures
Dr. Jane Goodall, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Angela Davis, Maya Angelou: some of the thought leaders that shared their perspectives, stories, and knowledge as part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) annual speaker series. You may have seen this series on our event calendar before. Here are four things you may not know about the series. It’s free to attend. Yes. You read that correctly. All...
Wisconsin Singers are Bringing Broadway to You
Looking for an incredible music performance, but Broadway’s one too many flights away? We’ve got just the group for you, and they’ll be at a Midwest town near you this year! Meet the Wisconsin Singers, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s “Official Ambassadors of Goodwill” since 1967 (and a new addition to the Wisconsin Union family), bringing top-caliber performances of the greatest hits across music genres by the campus’ most...
Time for a Winter Adventure
Have the snow flurries kept you inside this winter? Winter is too long to stay inside, and there are so many ways to enjoy the season. Time to embrace it, and we have events to help you do that! Soar through the winter shivers with Outdoor UW Skate Nights Starting on Jan. 19, 2024 (pending weather conditions), scamper down to Lake Mendota for “first-come, first-served” ice skating events and rentals. You can glide on the ice showing...
University of Wisconsin–Madison Staff and Faculty, Experiences for a Lifetime Await You at the Wisconsin Union
Hey, University of Wisconsin–Madison staff and faculty, as part of the Wisconsin Union team, there are some things you should know about what your University affiliation means when it comes to our spaces, services and events here at the Wisconsin Union and about what else awaits you if you become a Wisconsin Union member. Limited Access with your Staff/Faculty Wiscard Here’s what you have as a staff and faculty member of the...
Meet Our Wheelhouse Instructor: Chef Allison
Wheelhouse Studios, an open art studio in our building Memorial Union, offers art classes on everything from pottery to culinary arts. With classes designed for beginners all the way to seasoned creatives, our talented instructors are knowledgeable, friendly and FUN. As we look ahead to our exciting classes, we wanted to introduce you to one of the amazing instructors you’ll meet in class! Name: Allison McKee, executive sous chef...
Savoring the Remaining Weeks of Terrace Season 2023
Terrace season. A beautiful time of the year during which our outdoor, lakeside space the Memorial Union Terrace fills with the sounds of our free, live music, the laughter of patrons enjoying our rentable kayaks and canoes, conversations among family members as they enjoy art-making, and the many reactions to our free film showings with their wide-ranging genres. Terrace season is a brief time, usually running from mid-April to...