Urban Slice redefines pizza
By Brooke Appe Gooey, melty cheese, succulent toppings, and a crispy, buttery crust captured the attention of pizza lovers when Urban Slice opened at Union South. After experiencing astounding success for making these New York style pies for the south side of campus, it was a no-brainer to bring the same recipes and cooking style over to Lakefront on Langdon at Memorial Union for everyone to experience. “We decided to open an...
Porter Butts and his ‘Union Idea’
By Brooke Appe In a statement adopted by the members of the Association of College Unions at its 33rd Conference in 1956, Porter Butts wrote “the Union is the community center of the college, for all the members of the college family—students, faculty, administration, alumni, and guests. It is not just a building: it is also an organization and a program. Together they represent a well-considered plan for the community life of...
How to make a Bucky Burger
By Brooke Appe When we heard that The Sett Pub at Union South has been making a splash with their famous Bucky Burger, we decided head over and see what all the hype was about to find out how this delicious burger is made. Ingredients: 80% lean Beef Lawry’s seasoning salt Slice of Wisconsin cheddar Caramelized onions Two slices of smoked applewood bacon Famous Sett sauce (ranch dressing, mayonnaise, ketchup, barbeque sauce and...
Wisconsin Union Annual highlights inspiring stories
It’s been a big year for the Wisconsin Union and nothing brings us more satisfaction than to share inspirational stories from the last year with our members and friends, without whom these incredible accomplishments would not be possible. We hop you enjoy reflecting on this undeniably successful year with us by flipping through the special year-end edition of Terrace Views below. [issuu width=420 height=272...
Student Recognition Program gives back to student employees
By Brooke Appe Anyone who’s been inside either Memorial Union or Union South knows that students make up a large portion of employees. Whether they are keeping the buildings tidy and presentable, serving up quality food from a variety of restaurants or assisting patrons with questions, it’s apparent that all student employees constitute an integral part in fulfilling the Wisconsin Union’s mission every day. To show...
Retired professor honors family through bench donation
By Lauren Ayala A great love story is hard to come by. In today’s fast-paced and technologically-savvy society, we often forget about romance. We use social media to stay in touch with loved ones, text to show affection, and use online dating profiles to find our “match made in heaven.” As technology advances, each generation progressively loses sight of what it means to be “romanced” and how true love is a lifelong commitment. Just a...