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...
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...
Five Ways to Take Advantage of the Terrace This Summer
Time flies when you’re having fun, and we’ve certainly been having a blast at the Wisconsin Union since the colorful sunburst Terrace chairs went into their annual hibernation in October 2022. We’ve snapped photos with Lady Liberty during Winter Carnival, harnessed our creativity at Wheelhouse Studios, watched jaw-dropping Wisconsin Union Theater performances and more, and suddenly it’s Terrace season again! The Terrace chairs made...
From Student Employees to Full-Time Staff: Team Members Grow with the Union
You know that feeling: it’s the end of an awesome day spent at the Terrace. You’ve enjoyed hours of delicious food from the Brat Stand, soaked up the sound of a great band from the UW Credit Union Terrace Stage and watched a beautiful sunset from the seat of a sunburst Terrace chair. But now it’s time to head home, and all you want is to stay longer and keep the fun going. It’s funny, but the same thing happens when you work...
Following in the Footsteps of Family: Family Connections at the Wisconsin Union
Family fun on the Terrace. Photo by Andy Manis. As a third-generation Wisconsin Union employee, I practically bleed Allis Chalmers orange, sunshine yellow and John Deere green. My grandfather worked at Memorial Union for almost four decades, first as a student and later as associate director, and my parents met working at Memorial Union as student employees. Because of my family history, it’s no surprise that many of my happiest...
Behind the Scenes: Officer Barrett “Bear” Erwin
A smiling face within the building and around campus, University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department (UWPD) Officer Barrett “Bear” Erwin’s connection to the Wisconsin Union’s building Memorial Union actually began before he started working at Memorial Union as a police officer in 2017; it actually began before he was even born, when his parents met while sailing with the Hoofer Sailing Club. An eight-year veteran of the UWPD, Erwin...