Remembering Gold Star Heroes Charles Howard Bixby and Philip Taylor Bixby
During World War I, when a member of a family served in the military, the family would display a blue star in the window of their home. If the service member passed away during active duty, the family replaced the blue star with a gold star, signaling to the community that they had lost their loved one. The family of service members Philip and Charles Howard Bixby is all too familiar with this tradition, having lost both men to World...
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.” ...