Writing Her Next Chapter: How Kendall Ekern is Turning a Passion for Writing into a Profession
At the Wisconsin Union, communications coordinator Kendall Ekern is not just completing assignments as part of her internship. She is building a toolkit for a career rooted in communication, strategy and human connection, along with a portfolio that proves so-called “soft skills” deliver real results. As she helps tell the Union’s story, Kendall is also finishing her own chapter as a student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and...
Meet the New Sip of Summer: Tea + Lemonade
Pull up a sunburst chair. We’re spilling the tea…on our newest beverage! Say hello to our newest sparkling creation, a lemonade and iced tea beverage made in collaboration with our friends at Madison-based Karben4 Brewing. It is bright, bubbly, and basically made for long afternoons by the lake. This refreshing newcomer blends real lemon juice and black tea, lightly sweetened with agave and organic cane sugar. The...
Celebrating 15 Years of Union South!
Well, it’s official…Union South is turning 15! Known as the south campus’s living room, Union South has served as a place for our campus community to gather, hangout and connect. The original Union South building was constructed in 1971, and the new Union South we’ve come to know and love opened in 2011. The new building has become a prime location for recreation, entertainment and, of course, food. In celebration of Union...
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...