Summer Terrace Season Creates New Traditions
Here at the Wisconsin Union, a new season brings new changes to the Terrace, from delicious food options to exciting Outdoor UW activities. But don’t worry, all your favorite Terrace traditions are still here to greet you. Nothing beats watching a sunset on the Terrace with a classic Wisconsin meal from the Brat Stand that serves brats, burgers, grilled chicken, corn on the cob and cold beverages. But this summer, expand your options...
Art, Music, Movie Events Bring Summer Fun to Terrace
With the sun shining and the temperatures rising, we’re celebrating the start of a new season at the Wisconsin Union: Terrace season. This summer, swing by Memorial Union and enjoy more than just the gorgeous sunsets night after night. From sunrise to after sunset, there will be plenty of fun activities, music and movies everyone will love. Start your morning off right at the Terrace with Outdoor UW’s summer yoga, starting June 5....
Make Your Finals Week Plans With the Union
The Wisconsin Union is bringing back Finals Frenzy events to help you beat the finals blues and finish the semester strong. Badgers will soon face the annual doom that is finals week, so the Union is gearing up to provide food discounts, freebies, games and late-night hours to keep students feeling calm and collected. Between May 5 and 12, be on the lookout for Penny Promotions on the Union Twitter page: @WisconsinUnion. Penny...
Hoofer Mountaineering Club: Climbing to New Heights
Since becoming the president of the Hoofer Mountaineering Club, Rachel Andrie has helped the Mountaineering Club reach new heights with her vision and leadership. The University of Wisconsin-Madison junior did not set out to become the president of the Hoofer Mountaineering Club, one of the Wisconsin Hoofers six clubs. In fact, she found the club when, as an avid horseback rider, she sought out the Hoofer Riding Club. “I made some...
Return of the Terrace Chairs: Before and After
There are dozens of signs of spring and even summer blooming all over Madison. From the thawing of Lake Mendota to a bright green grassy Bascom Hill, Wisconsin Union Members can finally look forward to more enjoyable weather. Here at the Union, we have our own favorite sign of the warmer temperatures: The return of the Terrace chairs. Check out these before-and-after pictures of the Terrace, and see how hundreds of students, alumni...
Adventurer For Life: Dan York
Spending his summers in the family cottage in Amery, Wis., north of Eau Claire, Dan York fell in love with the waters of Pike Lake and the surrounding woods he traversed each day. The cottage was idyllic, York remembers. It didn’t have running water or a bathroom. Nor did it have a canoe or kayak, so York spent his time on the water in a rowboat, fishing and exploring the lake. When it was time to go to college, York decided to attend...