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...
Five Ways Students Can Get Leadership on Their Resumes
Do you know a UW-Madison student looking to get more leadership experience on their resume? If so, let them know there are plenty of opportunities to do so. Whether they’ve just arrived on campus or are approaching their last year of school, getting leadership experience can feel daunting and it can be difficult to know where to start. Luckily, there are numerous opportunities right at their fingertips to help them out. ...
5 Ways the Wisconsin Union Can Help with Your Event
If you’re planning an event, from a wedding to a conference, you’ve come to the right place when you contact the UW Conferences & Events here at the Wisconsin Union. Putting Wisconsin humility aside for a moment, we’ll say it: we’re pretty great at helping people pull off meaningful “wow-your-aunt-will-talk-about-this-for-months” moments and “that-was-the-best-conference-ever” experiences. So grab a cup of coffee, tea, or your...
Behind the Scenes at the Union: Olivia Bratzke, Driving Results Through Creativity and Strategy
Olivia Bratzke’s professional journey at the Wisconsin Union is marked by creativity, collaboration and a sharp eye for detail. Her work reflects a deep commitment to making Wisconsin Union experiences for a lifetime possible. Known for her optimism and problem-solving mindset, Olivia brings a wide-ranging skill set to every project, whether she’s improving long-term processes, supporting collective efforts across departments, or...
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...