Students, Lead at the Wisconsin Union (and Get Paid to Do It!)
Looking for the perfect leadership opportunity? Students, now is your chance! Applications for 2023-2024 Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) officer and director positions are now open. WUD is made up of 11 student-run committees and 6 outdoors clubs, who plan and oversee the management of most of the beloved events and activities you’ve taken part in at Memorial Union and Union South. Free blockbuster films at the Marquee Cinema in...
Sip Back and Relax with Wheelhouse’s Wine Tastings
Looking for a winery tasting experience without the hassle of flying or intimidating atmosphere? Our open arts studio Wheelhouse Studios is bringing the elevated wine tasting to Madison just for you, complete with seasoned wine instructor, Jake Zaeske, and some light bites to go alongside a world-class vino selection. It’s the perfect way to expand your palate, learn something new and surprise your friends with your elevated...
Celebrating a Legendary Union Leader: Ted Crabb Turns 90!
Ted Crabb, former Wisconsin Union director, poses in front of the Memorial Union archways in 2001. Photo by Jeff Miller for UW-Madison University Communications. On a beautiful July day the summer before his freshman year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, former Wisconsin Union Director Ted Crabb stepped foot on the Memorial Union Terrace for the first time and unknowingly changed the course of his life. Seventy-two years later,...
Skate Away on Your Next Outdoor UW Adventure
Looking for a new way to celebrate the winter season at the Wisconsin Union? Glide into a new activity with Outdoor UW – ice skating on Lake Mendota! There’s no better way to enjoy the outdoors and the company of friends than by cruising across the ice in front of Memorial Union, savoring the fresh air. And the best part is, you won’t have to invest in skates just to enjoy a few sessions on the lake – you can just rent them at Outdoor...
Previewing Wheelhouse’s Spring Courses: Old Favorites Return Alongside Exciting New Offerings
Wheelhouse Studios releases its spring courses at 10am on Dec. 15, proving that warmer weather isn’t the only reason to look forward to the changing of the seasons. The spring course selection showcases exciting new offerings plus tried-and-true favorites and offers something for everyone – and we really mean everyone. Acquire the skills you need to succeed in the kitchen with a Wheelhouse cooking course! Finally learn how to cook...
Students Celebrate Spring Break by Giving Back
By: Ava McNarney For one week every spring, thousands of undergrads flock to the beach in search of respite from the day-to-day of college life. But that isn’t the only way to spend the week, especially for those looking for a way to make new friends and give back – while still traveling someplace new and exciting. Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Alternative Breaks Committee takes University of Wisconsin–Madison students all...