Terrace Views
Sparkle Coming to Wisconsin Union Dining Options with Collab Lemonades
Aug10

Sparkle Coming to Wisconsin Union Dining Options with Collab Lemonades

Our dining options are sweeter and sunnier with the additions of brand-new menu items: Terrace Lemonade and Terrace Strawberry Lemonade.  The bright, light flavors swirling in these sparkling, non-alcoholic beverages were inspired by our outdoor dining and entertainment destination, the Memorial Union Terrace. And, while the Terrace is only open seasonally during warmer months of the year, these bubbly beverages are available...

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From Spaceship-Making to Helping Create Gameday’s Best Tailgate, Soon-to-Retire Tim Gloeckler Leaves a Legacy of Flair, Kindness, and Service at the Wisconsin Union
Jun08

From Spaceship-Making to Helping Create Gameday’s Best Tailgate, Soon-to-Retire Tim Gloeckler Leaves a Legacy of Flair, Kindness, and Service at the Wisconsin Union

Over the course of his time in the Wisconsin Union team, Tim Gloeckler has helped build a spaceship to make a Badger Bash tailgate experience special, coached a bowling team, and helped make the Union’s spaces safe – to name a few of his endless contributions.  After 38 years at the Union, Tim is embarking on the adventure of retirement.  Tim Gloeckler is pictured second from the left with Wisconsin Union and NBC15 team...

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Plan Your Bachelorette Party
May16

Plan Your Bachelorette Party

Warm weather plus smiling faces and vibrant sunburst chairs can only equal one thing: the best time of the year at the Wisconsin Union, otherwise known as Terrace season. It’s not a coincidence that Terrace season happens to coincide with wedding season, since late spring to early fall is one of the most beautiful times to celebrate love with your friends and family. Why not kick off your wedding festivities by hosting a bachelorette...

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Bloom Where You’re Planted: Students Recognized at 2023 Bucky’s Award Ceremony
Apr27

Bloom Where You’re Planted: Students Recognized at 2023 Bucky’s Award Ceremony

Each spring, we are honored to recognize the hard work and dedication of Badgers at the annual Bucky’s Award Ceremony through the Center for Leadership & Involvement’s (CfLI) Student Leadership Program. The event provides a space to celebrate and applaud the valuable contributions University of Wisconsin–Madison students are making to improve campus and beyond. This year, we were able to spotlight the incredible work of 18...

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Celebrating Our Graduating Wisconsin Union Interns
Apr18

Celebrating Our Graduating Wisconsin Union Interns

Spring brings the return of wonderful things to the Wisconsin Union – brightly colored Terrace chairs, sunny weather and live outdoor music. But, behind the scenes, it also means it’s time to say farewell to our wonderful graduating student interns as they embark on their next journey (and come back to visit us later!). As hard as it is to see them go, we are so excited for their next adventures. Join us as we celebrate two of our...

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Making Childhood Memories and Professional Strides at the Terrace
Apr17

Making Childhood Memories and Professional Strides at the Terrace

Abby Synnes’ connection to the Wisconsin Union began long before she joined us at the Wisconsin Union in 2021 as a communications associate while attending the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She will graduate in May 2023 having written more than 50 blog stories, crafted many press releases and run multiple communications efforts. A Lifelong Connection Abby grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, and she and her family have frequented our...

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