Farm to Table Bags Make Healthy Cooking Simple for Students
When you hear the words “college student diet,” what foods come to mind? Most likely cheap, fatty foods with little nutritional value like ramen, pizza, mac ’n’ cheese and ice cream. The Wisconsin Union is hoping to change that. The Campus Farmers’ Market at Union South, which takes place Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., aims to promote sustainability and support the community by offering local produce from area vendors. New this...
Fall Flashback
It’s easy to get nostalgic this time of year. From carving pumpkins and showing off Halloween costumes, to taking new classes and cheering on the Badgers at Camp Randall, autumn in Madison is alive with people and festivities. Reminisce on the good ol’ college days and check out the following collection of vintage photos of campus through the decades, found deep in the digital archives. Photos courtesy of the University...
Introducing WUD Cuisine
Fresh out of the oven is a brand new Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Committee: WUD Cuisine. The student-run committee is centered around food and dedicated to exploring Wisconsin’s food system through education about food sustainability, practicality and justice. Sound appetizing? Read on to meet WUD Cuisine Director Federica Ranelli (‘17), and learn more about the events and outreach planned for the upcoming year. What is...
A Place Where All Can Play: The Union’s Fall Campaign
As children, our job was to play. Our parents encouraged us to let loose and simply have fun with games and toys. But as we get older this emphasis on play fades, and instead we focus on balancing school, work, exercise and relationships. The Wisconsin Union wants to bring play back into our adult lives. Since 1935 when the Board of Regents charged the Wisconsin Union with the recreational welfare of the student population and...
Cue the Wisconsin Union Theater 2016-2017 Season
With fall comes the beginning of a new school year, as well as the beginning of a new season for the Wisconsin Union Theater. From some of your favorite artists to groups you haven’t heard of yet, the 2016-2017 season features a wide range of talent. This variety ensures that individuals from different backgrounds and walks of life will find a performance that interests them, and highlights the theater’s dedication to diversity by...
An Evening of Wisconsin Crafts
Making arts and crafts while sipping Wisconsin craft beers–sounds like a great pairing, right? If you are a Wisconsin Union member, you have the opportunity to register for fun member-only theme events like the upcoming Wisconsin Crafts Night. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Wheelhouse Studios in Memorial Union. Members will be able to unleash their creative spirit by choosing from a variety of...