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....
Throwback Thursday: Back to School Badgers
We’ve missed you, Bucky! We’d like to welcome all students back to campus this week with this balloon-clad Badger from the 1980s standing on Library Mall. Have you ever gotten to snap a photo with Bucky? You have the chance to tonight at the Sunburst Festival: Union South Edition! 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...
Throwback Thursday: Step Right Up
Although we’ve come a long way since this Union Open House County Fair in 1961, we haven’t given up our love of fun and fairs! Be sure to visit this year’s Sunburst Festival to start the year off right. With the Memorial Union edition August 31 and Union South edition September 4, you’ll have two opportunities for free food, activities and entertainment. It’s a celebration that you definitely don’t...
Throwback Thursday: Toasting at the Terrace
Although their shorts may have lengthened over the years, these shirtless 80’s dudes sure know one thing–the Terrace never goes out of style. Be sure to soak up all the summer sun and beautiful lakeside scenery before fall rolls around and these guys have to pull out their sweaters! 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...
Get to Know a ‘Paddling’ Professor
There’s plenty of summer left, with tons of events and activities around the Union to take full advantage of before the cool autumn winds set in. Wondering what’s currently on our summer radar? Walk on down to Outdoor UW and take advantage of the weekly Paddle with a Professor events, featuring UW-Madison professors lecturing on the lake, with topics ranging from climate change effects on Lake Mendota to local...
Throwback Thursday: Laxin’
We’re into the first week of August and now is the time to get in all of your relaxing before the fall! A man and his dog in 1971 take advantage of the perfect combination: Terrace chairs and summer sun. What’s your ideal way to unwind? Share your comments below! 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...