Inside the Wisconsin Union Pastry Kitchen: Meet Chef Maria Conforti
The bagels, banana bread and many of the other baked goods you find in Badger Markets and Wisconsin Union cafes across campus are made in our very own Wisconsin Union kitchens. Tucked in the basement of Union South, the Wisconsin Union pastry kitchen is home to a variety of delectable creations and a team dedicated to bringing high quality, fresh food to the UW-Madison community. One member of the Wisconsin Union pastry team is...
5 Ways the Wisconsin Union Can Help with Your Event
If you’re planning an event, from a wedding to a conference, you’ve come to the right place when you contact the UW Conferences & Events here at the Wisconsin Union. Putting Wisconsin humility aside for a moment, we’ll say it: we’re pretty great at helping people pull off meaningful “wow-your-aunt-will-talk-about-this-for-months” moments and “that-was-the-best-conference-ever” experiences. So grab a cup of coffee, tea, or your...
Upcoming Winter Fun at the Wisconsin Union
The leaves on the Terrace trees have fallen, and the air has officially turned frosty. As we always do, we, at the Wisconsin Union, embrace the fall and winter seasons with a lineup of revelry and delicious eats that would make even the Grinch crack a smile. Whether you want to craft, lean into cocoa-and-cozy energy or catch a holiday movie (Yes, we’re calling “Die Hard” a holiday movie.), we’ve got you covered. Grab your mittens,...
Wisconsin Union’s Marketing Sparkle Shines Nationally
Our Sunburst Sparkler beverage line burst onto the Madison beverage scene in fall 2024 with natural caffeine, real juice, no added sweeteners, four fruity flavor combinations, and a mission to make a difference. A line expansion followed in spring 2025 with two more flavors to power people’s days. But the innovation and creativity aren’t just inside the can; creativity is also wrapped around the outside. And that creativity is now...
The Brandy Old Fashioned Chocolate Bar: A Twist on an Old Fashioned Favorite
Madison’s own Willy Wonka? Yes, it’s true. In the heart of downtown Madison, Smitty’s Study Pub Baker and Pastry Chef Brian Koster is putting heart and art into chocolate and all of his culinary creations. And you can try one of his delectable desserts as part of the regular menu options at Smitty’s Study Pub. Smitty’s Study Pub, located just across campus from Memorial Union on the eighth floor of the Fluno Center, offers guests a...
Wisconsin Union Culinary Talent Shines Nationally: Chef Michelle Dubis
Wisconsin Union Culinary Talent Shines Nationally: Chef Michelle Dubis At the Wisconsin Union, we believe that great food and beverages have the power to bring people together. And we have incredibly talented culinary professionals who make that possible. Behind every delicious, house-made bite is a talented culinary professional pouring heart and creativity into the dish. Forget the negative stereotypes you may have heard about...