Name A Seat Campaign Donor Stories: The ‘Crazy Mother’
Wisconsin Union Theater’s Name A Seat campaign has brought forth personal stories that have taken place in the historic Theater and Union throughout the years. Supporters who give to the campaign are able to engrave a plaque on a seat in the newly renovated Union Theater. Some of the dedicators share a personal connection with the space, including UW-Madison professor of education and Jewish studies Simone Schweber, who devoted a...
Throwback Thursday: They’re Baaaack!
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 some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share in the comments section below!
Throwback Thursday: Craftshop Creation
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 some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share in the comments section below!
A Lasting Vision: The Craftshop and its Legacy
By Nancy Payne x’16 With the Memorial Union Reinvestment phase 1 west wing renovation nearly complete, we’re looking back at one of the many Wisconsin Union programs getting a major face lift. The Craftshop, soon to be the re-imagined Wheelhouse Studios, has a long history at the Union. Created in 1930, the Craftshop was inspired by recent graduate, Sally Marshall. Sally’s UW Madison Art Department senior thesis explored...
Throwback Thursday: 85-year-old Union Membership Card
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 some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share in the comments section below!
Sipping on Sustainability: The Wisconsin Union Mug Program
Nowadays, buzzwords like sustainability and eco-friendly are a common occurrence in conversation, even more so now with Earth Day this month. Step back about 20 years and these “green movement” words were still fresh in our minds, yet some people at the Wisconsin Union were beginning to explore more sustainable ways of operating. “We needed to put our money where our mouth was in terms of sustainability,” said Darren DeMatoff. A...