Update Your Winter Wardrobe at the Largest Ski Swap in the Midwest
A woman and children browse the ski boots during the 2016 Hoofer’s Ski and Snowboard Resale. (photo credit Owen Desai) The thought of trying out a new winter sport can be daunting with the amount of equipment required. That’s why we have the largest ski and snowboard swap in the Midwest right here at Union South, making it as easy as possible for you to get involved in the outdoors at a low cost. The Hoofer Ski and Snowboard...
Recipe Reveal: Tudor Holiday Dinner Concert Wassail
For the first time, we are revealing our recipe for our wassail, which we usually serve at our annual holiday event, called the Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts. While we will not hold the Concerts this year, you can have a taste of this event with this newly released recipe. Here’s your recipe for this mulled cider delight: The 84th Annual Tudor Holiday Dinner and Concert in 2017. Photo by Andy Manis. Ingredients: 1 quart, 1 1/3...
Thanksgiving To Go, Coming Soon to a Table Near You
As the colder weather begins to descend upon campus, so does the buzz of anticipation for the holiday season. Thanksgiving will be here soon, bringing with it food, family, friends and fun. We, at the Wisconsin Union, want to make your Thanksgiving financially-friendly and stress-free with our Thanksgiving To Go tradition. With Thanksgiving To Go, you can leave behind the cooking and clean-up stress by purchasing a gourmet meal...
Distinguished Lecture Series: A Long-Awaited Return to In-Person Events
Over the past 35 years, the student visionaries behind the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) Committee have brought some of the world’s most intelligent and creative people to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus to share their experiences and advice. The DLS Committee is part of WUD, the Wisconsin Union’s student programming and leadership board that is made up of 11 committees and six...
Recounting 40 Years of the Chair-ished Partnership Between the Wisconsin Union and Wisco Industries
The Terrace chair is more than just a chair. It’s a statement of resilience. It’s a marker of time and tradition. The Terrace chair is an icon of not only the Wisconsin Union, but also the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the city of Madison, as a whole. The Terrace chair as we know it today would not be possible without the help of Wisco Industries 40 years ago. Union team members have been trying to perfect the Terrace...
Abby’s Picks for Art Classes to Take This Fall
With all the natural beauty surrounding you as summer transitions to fall, there’s no better time than now to use the changing seasons as inspiration for making beautiful art of your own. Wheelhouse Studios, located in the lower level of Memorial Union, is once again offering many in-person classes that span a wide range of mediums. Wherever your creative passion lies, there’s sure to be a class that will light the artistic spark...