Tips for Your Marquee Film-Watching Experience
Did you know there’s a movie theater right on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus that shows free films? Did you know that Wisconsin Union members, including students; staff; and faculty are invited to come enjoy these films? Located on the second floor of Union South, The Marquee can seat up to 330 guests for near-daily film screenings. From blockbusters like “Crazy Rich Asians,” which packed the theater, to cult films like...
The Ultimate Wisconsin Union Bucket List
Bucky Badger poses for a photo while the UW Marching Band performs on the Terrace stage. We get it, seniors — you’ve made it this far, all you’re looking for now is a straight shot to graduation. But you’ve still got time to experience at all the fun stuff available at Memorial Union and Union South. We’ve come up with the ultimate bucket list so you can toss that mortarboard with no regrets. 1. Marquee Cinema Sometimes scrolling...
Playing It Forward: One Man’s Wisconsin Union Legacy
Long before there was a Memorial Union, or even a groundbreaking ceremony, students were gathering support and raising money for the new Union. Nathan N. Grabin was working his way through school at the University of Wisconsin when the Wisconsin Union project was first gaining momentum. A banjo player in an orchestra on campus, he was playing for University and private events to pay for his expenses. He also taught banjo lessons in...
Top 10 Terrace Views Stories of 2018
We’ve had an amazing 2018 at the Wisconsin Union! From putting the final touches on our reinvestment project, to celebrating our 90 year anniversary, we’re so excited to have shared another year filled with amazing experiences with our members, students, faculty and staff, and the Madison community. To end the year on a great note, take a look back at the 10 most popular Terrace Views stories we’ve had this year! Be sure to...
Pick a Lane: Group Bowling at Sett Recreation
“The thrill of victory, and agony of defeat. The human drama of athletic competition”: The Wisconsin Union membership office’s bowling outing to Sett Recreation. Okay, it wasn’t quite that dramatic. We decided to take a page out of our own book and go on a team building outing to Union South’s Sett Recreation bowling alley. Here’s how it went: Early Thursday afternoon happened to be a fantastic time to go to the Sett bowling alley. We...
Studying at the Union
Friendly reminder, Badgers, finals are coming, and it’s time to open those textbooks! Okay, so maybe there’s no friendly way to remind you about tests, but I’m here to help. I’ve spent my fair share of time studying on campus, at Union South and Memorial Union in particular. And I’ve found favorite spots at both buildings. So, here are your soon-to-be-favorite places to study; panic that you know nothing; realize you do know things...