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Bob Wright’s Retiring. Will Sett Recreation Ever be the Same?
Oct25

Bob Wright’s Retiring. Will Sett Recreation Ever be the Same?

Robert Wright’s career has been filled with friendship, memories and hard work. From scuba diving in Lake Mendota and volunteering in Belize to managing Sett Recreation, Bob’s commitment to the Wisconsin Union has left an incredible impact on the community. Now, some 40 years later, Wright has plans to return to South America, following his retirement in winter 2024.  Sett Recreation in Union South is home to bowling lanes, pool...

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Introducing the Union Flex Dining Plan
Jul15

Introducing the Union Flex Dining Plan

Students living outside of residence halls and the people who help students thrive at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, this story is for you. Imagine: you’re a student out of the residence halls for the first time, officially on your own. It’s a busy week at school, and you have plans to meet friends for Open Mic in der Rathskeller and stay out late. But you haven’t had time to plan meals or go grocery shopping, and gone are the...

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The Power of a Wisconsin Union Job
Jun10

The Power of a Wisconsin Union Job

As we all know, the Wisconsin Union is home to a beautiful terrace, a lively theater and delicious food. However, the moving parts of this organization would not be possible without the enthusiastic and committed staff. From service to communications, the Wisconsin Union employs a total of approximately 1,800 students in all areas, offering a foundation of skills that benefit their future endeavors.  Today, we dive into two past...

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Empowering Communities Through Art
Jun06

Empowering Communities Through Art

(Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison) Open arts studio Wheelhouse Studios may be physically located in Memorial Union, but, through an impressive range of community and campus partnerships, the team is spreading its art-making well beyond Wheelhouse studio walls. From partnerships with local high schools to well-being events with University Health Services (UHS), the Wheelhouse team is using the power of art to strive to improve lives....

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Parking and All the Ways to Get to Experiences for a Lifetime
Jun06

Parking and All the Ways to Get to Experiences for a Lifetime

Where should we park? Have you found parking yet? Is there parking available? We know parking questions come up when you visit downtown areas, including downtown Madison where our experiences for a lifetime await you at our buildings Memorial Union, Union South, the Pyle Center and the Fluno Center as well as our markets and cafes in other spaces. That’s why we’ve got you covered with this story. Here is everything you need to know...

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Bear? No. More Like a Friendly Golden Retriever.
Jun05

Bear? No. More Like a Friendly Golden Retriever.

The TV show “The Bear” has sparked conversations and news stories around the world about the toxic cultures found in far too many restaurant kitchens. The show centers on the story of an award-winning chef, who returns home to the Midwest to manage his passed brother’s sandwich shop.  “The Bear” shows scenes of chefs berating colleagues, asking rhetorical questions intended to belittle them and engaging in name-calling, all with...

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