Throwback Thursday: West Wing Then and Now
The west wing is open and we are more than excited to showcase the transformations of the new space. Below you can see a pre-construction and post-construction set of the west wing of Memorial Union. Stay tuned for more! Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing history. Find out interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and...
Everything You Need to Know about the West Wing
What’s been behind all of the construction at Memorial Union, you ask? The first phase of the Memorial Union Reinvestment (MUR) is nearly complete with the west wing’s opening. We have a complete guide to what is behind the anticipated unveiling. Due to the hard work and dedication of UW-Madison students, faculty, staff and the MUR project manager the Boldt Company, the Memorial Union has completed its first step in moving...
Throwback Thursday: Come Sail Away
The water is warmed up and Terrace-goers are enjoying Lake Mendota at its full potential. Here we find some Hoofers sailors splishing and splashing in Mendota waters. Interested in sailing yourself? Head over to Outdoor UW to join the Hoofers sailing club to learn! Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing history. Find out interesting facts and stories from...
FIFA World Cup Draws Fans of All Kinds
For soccer superfans and summer thrill-seekers alike, local restaurants and bars throughout the city of Madison have become hotspots to gather and watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup. With both The Sett in Union South and Der Rathskeller in Memorial Union showing as many matches as possible, both of these venues have garnered a considerable following over the past weeks. “We wanted to offer the campus community a home for the entire...
Everybody Loves Betty Who
If you haven’t heard her hit songs “Somebody Loves You” and “Heartbreak Dream” yet, it’s time you listen and get to know Betty Who. Born in Australia and current New York resident, the 22-year-old singer songwriter is touring around the U.S. before she tours with pop artist Katy Perry this fall. Catching Madison on one of its more beautiful summer nights, Betty put on an amazing show at the Terrace last...
Top 3 Tips for a Trivia Victory
Quick! What is the Sett named after? If you knew that the answer to this question was a badger’s den, or just love trivia facts, Trivia Night at the Sett in Union South is the perfect Monday activity for you. With the help of Sett Shift Manager Joanna Anderson, we’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for how to become a trivia champ. 1. Keep up with the times Many trivia competitions have question categories relating to...