A Time for Badgers and Badgers-at-Heart to Support Student Leaders: Day of the Badger
There are times that test leaders’ strength, resilience and fortitude, a time when every act of kindness means more than ever; COVID-19 is one of those times. The students of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (also known as the Divine Nine) and the Wisconsin Union Directorate rose to the challenges of the pandemic and proved their dedication to making a difference, learning, community-building and leading. Each year, we highlight...
Skip the Shipping Rates, Cue the Cozy Vibes: Limited-Time Free Shipping at the Terrace Store
Living in Wisconsin, especially come springtime, you never know what curveball the weather will decide to throw at you. As much as most of us hate to admit it, snow in May seems to be just as likely as a 70-degree day in March. A Wisconsinite’s wardrobe is never dull when there’s always the possibility of experiencing all four seasons in the course of any given week. The best way to prepare for the unpredictability of these wacky...
Creating Experiences for a Lifetime during a Pandemic
In March 2020, many of us felt like our world turned upside down. Businesses in Madison began to close, organizations canceled events, and many of us found ourselves isolated from the people, places and experiences we know and that make up our routines and fun. We, at the Wisconsin Union, wrestled with seemingly endless questions. How would our organization, with a tradition of creating experiences, continue to build community and...
Free Wallpapers in Honor of Women’s History Month, March 2021
During Women’s History, our country is called to acknowledge and honor the contributions of women throughout American’s history. The month actually began as a plan to create a week-long celebration. In issuing the celebration proclamation, then-President Jimmy Carter said, “Too often, the women were unsung, and sometimes their contributions were unnoticed. But the achievements, leadership, courage, strength and love...
Student Leader Liam Granlund Shares a Look at a Programming Committee’s Inaugural Year and Wisconsin Union Directorate Leadership
Applications now open for student leadership officers and directors positions Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) truly is a leadership experience like no other, as you will soon find out from University of Wisconsin-Madison senior Liam Granlund. Liam currently serves as the director of one of WUD’s 11 committees and six outdoor recreation clubs, called the WUD Games Committee. Liam Granlund – photo by Boya Liang WUD operates as...
Black History Month Wallpapers, February 2021
This February 2021, we are taking time to acknowledge Black History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout the United States’ history. Our team has created three wallpapers available for free download to serve as daily reminders of Black History Month. We will also hold events to help celebrate this month. Visit...