25 Years at the Wisconsin Union: Mark Guthier Reflects on Learning, Leadership and Community
By the time Wisconsin Union Executive Director Mark Guthier received the job offer to lead the Wisconsin Union, he knew he wanted that future to last the rest of his career. When Mark Guthier applied to become Wisconsin Union director, a title that is now executive director, in 2001, he already knew the organization’s reputation as a leader among United States college unions. During his interviews, he began to truly picture a future...
Pedone Pinsa Brings Roman-Style Pinsa to Downtown Madison
Another academic year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is underway, and the number of people on campus and classes in session are not the only things that have changed. A new dining option has joined the campus menu and is bringing an array of new items to students. Pedone Pinsa, a Wisconsin-based restaurant serving Roman-style flatbread called Pinsa, offers customers a unique dining experience and opened last month on...
Limited-Edition Mini Terrace Chair to Support Student Survivors of Dating Violence
A new mini Terrace chair is coming to some Wisconsin Union stores and the Union’s online storefront. Starting Oct. 1, while supplies last, in partnership with University Health Services (UHS), a limited-edition, mini Terrace chair will be available for purchase to help support University of Wisconsin–Madison student survivors of sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and stalking. A...
Award-Winning, Steal-Worthy Marketing and Design Ideas by the Wisconsin Union
Our Wisconsin Union marketing and communications team recently earned many honors in the Association of College Unions International’s (ACUI’s) Steal this Idea competition, an annual marketing and graphic design competition. The Union’s awards recognize projects ranging from restaurant branding and environmental graphics to promotional campaigns and videos. But for us at the Union, the awards aren’t just about steal-worthy ideas....
A Fresh, Plant-Based Take on Wisconsin Union Dining: Inside Our First Chef-in-Residence Experience
At the Wisconsin Union, we’re always looking for ways to evolve our dining options to meet our guests’ tastes and needs. That thinking is part of what inspired our inaugural chef-in-residence initiative, an effort designed to bring new ideas to our menus. Most recently, we welcomed Chef Lauren Montalbano as our first chef-in-residence. The Idea The idea: invite a talented chef to collaborate with our skilled culinary team...
The Outdoor UW Team’s Favorite Wisconsin Camping Spots
From peaceful forest retreats to sandy lakeshores, Wisconsin is full of places to spend a day adventuring and a night under the stars. With so many options, deciding where to go can be a challenge. So we turned to people who know the outdoors. We asked the Outdoor UW team to share their favorite Wisconsin State Park System camping spots and the reasons they made the favorites list. We hope their recommendations inspire your next...