Throwback Thursday: You Can Dance if you Want to
Summer is the season to strut and sway, and these Terrace goers put their dancing shoes to good use at a free dancing event some time in the ’50s. Another chance to dance on the Terrace will happen tonight at 9:30 p.m. when the Wisconsin Union Directorate Music committee will host Australian singer Betty Who, who’s buoyant pop beats will be sure to get your foot tapping. Stay tuned for an inside scoop on the singer after...
Throwback Thursday: Now That’s S’more Like it
This little group stays toasty as marshmallows huddled around a small campfire on the Terrace around 1952. Take advantage of the great outdoors like these folks as we celebrate Outdoor UW’s Summer Kickoff, starting today and running until June 6. Rental deals, contests and more will literally be a breath of fresh air! Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s...
Throwback Thursday: Have at Ye!
These knights in not-so-shining armor duel behind the Terrace at a Renaissance fair in 1976. Perhaps they’re fighting for the best seat by the lake or the next round of drinks? Either way, this seems like a fun tradition we would love to see come back to Memorial Union. What do you think; dost thou protest? Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing...
Throwback Thursday: Summers by the Lake
Summer has arrived! And what a better way to start of the summer than getting outside and out by the water? Madison summers have been a time for Lake Mendota activities for years. Whether its kayaking to Picnic Point or relaxing on the Terrace, Madison is the ideal spot for the sun lovers and outdoor fanatics. Interested in igniting your outdoorsy side? The Union’s Outdoor UW will begin offering a wide selection of rentals from...
Throwback Thursday: Terrace Grads
In honor of the class of 2014 graduation this Saturday, we wanted to show some love for all UW graduates by throwing it back to the 1950s. UW graduates walk across the Terrace and file into the old Union theater on commencement day in 1954 below. Graduates are invited to join the tradition and come to the Terrace before or after the commencement ceremony on Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m. to get some Terrace pictures in...
Throwback Thursday: Times on the Terrace
Warm weather is quickly approaching (we hope!), and we love to show our excitement with a throwback Terrace photo. Terrace-goers young and old have made the Terrace one of their top summer hangouts from its start in 1928. Check out the photo below taken in the 1930s. 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...