Union Must-Sees: November
Need a break from the daily routine this month? We’ve got you covered with all November has to offer on screen, on stage and all around the Union. Click on the links to find out dates and more information. Movie Buffs: Don’t forget that many of these flicks are free. Even if you can’t attend these films at the Union South Marquee, check them out on your own! [slideshow_deploy id=’6316′] Warm...
Reviving Healthy Habits on Campus
There’s a new badger market on campus and it’s not your run-of-the-mill cafe. Home to the School of Nursing, the new badger market “Revive” focuses on healthy eating habits and lifestyles. Thanks to the joined forces of the School of Nursing and the Wisconsin Union Dining Services staff, Revive was brought to life fueled by the mission to promote overall health and wellness on campus. Revive sets itself apart from...
Breaking the Mold: Arts in the College Union
“Art is a verb. It’s about the process,” says Wheelhouse Director Jay Ekleberry. “The process and creative endeavor is where you learn, where you interact and where you build social capital.” Jay and the Wheelhouse Studios staff are committed to providing a place to break the normal routine, to connect and to foster creative thinking. Though Wheelhouse Studios just recently opened, it’s already a campus destination for...
New Face, Same Place
The Hamel Family Browsing Library is more than a quiet study room; it is a space that bridges the old and the new. Students today are enjoying the Browsing Library in close to the same manner as their predecessors did decades before. The study and lounge space was restored as part of phase one of the Memorial Union Reinvestment. It was made possible by a gift from the Hamel family—a lead donation to the historic building campaign....
Union Must-Sees: October
Summertime fun may be on its last leg but there’s still a lot going on at the Union! We’ve got something for everyone–check out some of the highlights this October you don’t want to miss. Movie Buffs: Click on the links for more info!10/8 @ 7 pm: The Exorcist (1973) 10/9 @ 7 pm: Sorcerer 10/9–10/12 @ 7 pm: Maleficent 10/10*: The Double 10/13–10/14 @ 7:30 pm**: Sudan: The Inside Story with Karin...
Feast Your Eyes on the Union South Farmer’s Market
Farmer’s market fans, listen up! Union South’s second annual farmer’s market is happening every Thursday until October 23. From 11 a.m – 3 p.m. on the Orchard Street Mall, you can stop by to taste fresh and organic foods. From pumpkins to potatoes, local vendors like Munchkey Apples, Babcock Dairy, Keewaydin Organics and more offer something for everyone. Nicole Prekop, a UW-Madison senior studying psychology...