Meet our Members: Laura Gersh
Laura Gersh is nothing short of incredible; she is a University of Wisconsin-Madison alumna, professional bowler, information technology professional, and so much more. We, at the Wisconsin Union, are honored that she is also a Wisconsin Union member who continues to support our role as the Division of Social Education and make the most of her membership benefits. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Laura made her way to Madison in 2004...
Changing Seasons at the Wisconsin Union
As fall colors fade, our facilities team at the Wisconsin Union has a long list of work to prepare Memorial Union and Union South for winter weather. Wisconsin Union Facilities Manager Joe Boss takes us behind the scenes of what changing seasons means for our organization. The whole process of transitioning Memorial Union for winter, for example, takes roughly two weeks from start to finish. (Though planning begins far before that.)...
Your Wisconsin Union Holiday Gift Guide
That age-old question: is it better to give or receive? At the Wisconsin Union, we love to find the perfect gift for our friends, family, coworkers, or employees. We also understand time is tight at the holidays and sometimes you just can’t find that special present. As always, the Wisconsin Union has you covered! Whether it’s apparel, a cooking class, a membership or even just a gift card, the Wisconsin Union is your one-stop...
Your Union, Your Vote!
By: Jade Anthony and Madeline Boulanger It’s election year and we, at the Wisconsin Union, are excited to facilitate voting as an on-campus polling place. In preparation for November 6, we’ve gathered some Union favorites for your polling practice. We know it’s not easy to choose between all we have to offer here at the Union; luckily, these options aren’t going anywhere anytime soon! Create your own user feedback survey...
“Halloweek” at the Wisconsin Union
As Halloween creeps up on us, we, at the Wisconsin Union, have some treats (no tricks) planned for you. I met up with Brennan Bahr, Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) vice president of external relations, to learn more about the Union’s plans for a scary-fun week! “Each year, we offer events and activities to celebrate Halloween on campus,” Brennan said. “It’s gives people a space to celebrate and enjoy the holiday together.” ...
Meet Your Members: Reena
The Wisconsin Union has always been a place for people to come together. Whether that is students, UW faculty and staff, Union members, families or the Madison community, the Union has always served as a common space for all. This has been especially true for Reena Chandra Rajpal and her family. Reena, whose parents were both emeritus faculty at UW-Madison, said she grew up at the Union and has fond memories of her family’s time here....