Outdoor UW Basecamp Program Encourages Student Leadership
When Maria Pfister walked to class on her first day of freshman year, she already recognized a dozen familiar faces on the crowded campus streets. Just weeks before Pfister moved into her residence hall, she had canoed a 60 mile journey with fellow incoming freshmen through Outdoor UW’s Basecamp. The annual Wisconsin Union program offers summer backpacking and canoeing trips throughout the state, led by upperclassmen Basecamp leaders...
Wisconsin Union Theater Partnership Composes New Classical Music Series at the Terrace
Sundays at the Terrace are about to become even more fun as we kick off our new classical music series. “Summer Serenades” will feature multiple classical chamber musicians throughout the summer through a partnership with the Allen Centennial Garden’s “Summer Sundays in the Garden series.” The concert series, supported by the Bill & Char Johnson Classical Music Series Fund, includes a mix of all Madison-area performers. Concerts...
Become a Union Member, Gain Access to Events Like ‘Beer and Cheese 101’
At the Wisconsin Union, we love treating our members to exclusive events all year long. On Thursday, July 13 we’re excited to host Beer and Cheese 101. This sitdown crash course offers seven different beer and cheese pairings for members to try. The event will offer seven brews from the local Ale Asylum microbrewery and seven cheeses from Carr Valley Cheese Company in central Wisconsin: 1. Hot Pepper Jack with Ambergeddon (Imperial...
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...