Blind Boys of Alabama to Perform Concert, Meet and Greet Union Members
For over 70 years, the gospel group The Blind Boys of Alabama has traveled the country performing for everyone from Martin Luther King Jr. to the President of the United States. You won’t have to go far to see them perform this year; the multi-award winning group will be performing at the Wisconsin Union Theater Thursday Dec. 1 opening with gospel singer Liz Vice. Following the performances, a special meet-and-greet will be held for...
UW-Madison Early Voting Sites, Voter ID Production Increase Student Convenience
Early voting took place on UW-Madison’s campus for the first time this fall at Union South and the Student Activity Center to increase voting access and convenience for students. Around campus students could early vote and receive their voter ID, giving thousands of students the opportunity to vote in national and local elections. In the end, 7,345 students received voter IDs for the election, 989 of which were printed on Election...
November Grace Period: Now and Then
As the temperature drops, the sun sets earlier and students finish up yet another round of midterms, everyone can start to enjoy autumn in Madison even more. Of course it’s important to remember this grace period before Thanksgiving has been enjoyed for generations of fellow Badgers. Check out the following collection of vintage photos from around campus. Is it any different than how you spent your fall in Madison? Photos courtesy of...
Thanksgiving to Go Meals Bring Great Food, Ease to Families
Stressing over burnt turkeys, soggy stuffing and lumpy mashed potatoes isn’t worth the hassle of making a Thanksgiving dinner from scratch. Don’t waste time in the kitchen scrubbing pots and pans when you could be enjoying a delicious pre-cooked meal with you family; let Wisconsin Union Catering do the work for you with Thanksgiving to Go! From savory side dishes to sweet desserts, the menu is filled with Thanksgiving favorites that...
Gold Star Honor Roll to Remember UW-Madison’s Fallen Soldiers
Have you ever wondered how Memorial Union got its name? A little-known fact is that the building was dedicated as a memorial to UW-Madison’s Civil War, Spanish-American War and World War I service members. The Gold Star Honor Roll Program will honor these fallen soldiers and tell their stories. The symbolism of the “gold star” dates back to World War I. A family that had a family member in the service displayed a card with a blue star...
Tudor Dinners Keep Rich Traditions Alive
As the legend goes, the traditional Boar’s Head Feast originated in England when a scholar was walking through the forest to Christmas mass. A wild boar emerged in his path, so he used the heavy book to knock out the animal before presenting it as the centerpiece of the banquet that night. While the Wisconsin Union uses more conventional methods to prepare the feast, the spirit of the tradition is kept alive through the Tudor Holiday...