Terrace Views
How to Terrace this May and June
May23

How to Terrace this May and June

If it’s a summer day that ends in “y,” there’s something exciting happening at the Memorial Union Terrace. Prepare to make the Terrace your second home this summer, because we’ve got you covered with iconic sunburst chairs, an impressive lineup of events and the perfect summer vibes, all of which are guaranteed to keep you coming back for more.  There’s no better time than now to experience all of the fun-filled opportunities...

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Become a Member, and Receive a “Perks Pack” of Unbeatable Meal Deals
May17

Become a Member, and Receive a “Perks Pack” of Unbeatable Meal Deals

Without the valuable support of our Wisconsin Union members, the best things about the Union, including the student-led programming of more than 1,000 events each year, would not be possible. When you become a Wisconsin Union member, you join a community of more than 105,000 members worldwide, connected by a shared love of all things Union. Deep fried cheese curds with Rath sauce from Memorial Union’s der Rathskeller. For a...

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How Far We’ve Come: The Year in Photos
Apr25

How Far We’ve Come: The Year in Photos

It’s hard to believe that just a little over a year ago, things looked completely different here at the Wisconsin Union. The halls of our buildings stood empty, missing the usual chatter of friends catching up over burgers from der Rathskeller in Memorial Union, or students fueling their late-night study sessions with large cups of coffee from Prairie Fire in Union South. We’re thrilled that this year, our doors were open again to...

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Making Memories of a Lifetime Possible Through Union Membership
Apr15

Making Memories of a Lifetime Possible Through Union Membership

During a typical year, student leaders from the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD), the Union’s student programming board, create more than 1,000 free and low-cost events for Wisconsin Union members and guests to enjoy. The students in the 11 committees and six clubs that make up WUD work hard to plan, promote and execute a diverse event lineup throughout the year, ranging from game nights to free film screenings to live music...

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10 Things to Do When Your Family Comes to Town
Apr13

10 Things to Do When Your Family Comes to Town

With spring in the air, the Memorial Union Terrace open once again and graduation right around the corner, there’s no better time than now to visit Madison, Wis. As a Madison native, I can say with complete certainty that you will never run out of fun things to do during a Madison spring. Even after living here for 21 years, I’m still finding new gems that the city has to offer. I’ve compiled a list of 10 of my favorite things to do...

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Working at the Wisconsin Union: Real-World Experiences for Students’ Next Big Steps
Mar16

Working at the Wisconsin Union: Real-World Experiences for Students’ Next Big Steps

Real-world experiences for students’ next big career step start at our buildings Memorial Union and Union South as well as our Wisconsin Union-run markets and cafes at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. We’re hiring for many positions. At the Wisconsin Union, many things make our employees’ experience different from other student jobs, including taking intentional time to nurture their professional skills, putting them first and...

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