Hidden Treasures: certificates for war bond sales
By Brooke Appe With the Union Theater all packed up and construction underway for the Memorial Union Reinvestment, staff has uncovered more hidden treasures. The crews have delved deep into the Union’s past, finding historical artifacts to create a better understanding of the Union’s special place in history. This week, we revisit the World War II era with the discovery of certificates that recognize past Union Theater...
5 tips to manage stress from Mini Course instructor Lisa Grant
By Emily Connor, UW-Madison journalism major Amid constant chaos and stressful situations, sometimes all anyone needs is a moment to just breathe. This is what physician Lisa Grant believes can vastly improve everyone’s stressful lives. This fall, she will be teaching breathing exercises and techniques in a new Mini Course, “Mindful Movement,” designed to teach individuals to manage stress in an increasingly hectic world. As an...
Open Mic Night surprises audiences Tuesdays on the Terrace
By Emily Connor, UW-Madison journalism major It’s no surprise to stop by the Terrace on a summer night and see it filled with crowds and laughter. But Tuesday nights have garnered a crowd and a vibe all their own. Each week, performers of all ages and experience levels are able to bring their unique acts to the Summer Stage at Open Mic Night. Open Mic Night host and guitar musician Martin Potter shared how this Terrace tradition...
New column ‘Hidden Treasures’ will share stories from Union’s past
By Emily Connor, UW-Madison journalism major Wisconsin Union staff have been helping construction crews each week pack up the hallways and rooms of some of the Union’s favorite spaces. It’s all in preparation for the Memorial Union Reinvestment construction and while temporarily parting ways with some of the Union’s favorite places may be tough, packing up has brought many happy surprises. Watch to see how packing up...
Preserving Paul Bunyan: saving one of the Union’s most treasured rooms
By Herschel Kissinger & Zach Thomae, Wisconsin Union interns Being in the Paul Bunyan Room earlier this June was like watching a story being untold. At first, the room was alive with warmth and color with the tales of Paul Bunyan being illustrated on all four walls. As the hours grew longer, the story came down in pieces, unscrewed and dismantled panel by panel, until all that was left were empty walls. A woman named Joan Gorman...
Union weddings have a new home
Summer has finally arrived at the Wisconsin Union, bringing with it all the sights and sounds so familiar to the UW Madison community. The brat stand is open, the pitchers are plenty and the Terrace comes alive every night with the rhythms of the season. And just as usual, less visible but perhaps just as important to summertime at the Union, wedding bells are chiming. This year the Union will host approximately 120 weddings, making...