Free Wallpapers in Honor of Women’s History Month, March 2021
During Women’s History, our country is called to acknowledge and honor the contributions of women throughout American’s history. The month actually began as a plan to create a week-long celebration. In issuing the celebration proclamation, then-President Jimmy Carter said, “Too often, the women were unsung, and sometimes their contributions were unnoticed. But the achievements, leadership, courage, strength and love...
Black History Month Wallpapers, February 2021
This February 2021, we are taking time to acknowledge Black History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout the United States’ history. Our team has created three wallpapers available for free download to serve as daily reminders of Black History Month. We will also hold events to help celebrate this month. Visit...
Behind-the-Scenes of a Virtual Wisconsin Union Event
Ever wondered how in the world a virtual event works? Well, we’re pulling back the curtain on how our team creates virtual experiences for a lifetime. We, at the Wisconsin Union, are committed to providing events for you, our members and guests, and, this year, event restrictions in light of COVID-19, required that our team re-imagine the events you love and we love to create for you. we have provided them in a one-of-a-kind...
New Year: Renewal of Hope
Dear Wisconsin Union community,What a year it has been. Thank you for sticking with us through it all. We couldn’t have asked for a more resilient, patient and understanding group of people to depend on during these times. To celebrate the end of 2020 and to give the scoop on what to expect from the Union in 2021, we sat down with Wisconsin Union Deputy Director Susan Dibbell. Below, you can read our insightful conversation with...
Thank you, Service Members and Veterans
Since the very beginning, our building Memorial Union has served as a memorial to University of Wisconsin-Madison service members. Etched in the stone at the building’s entrance is the following: “Erected and Dedicated to the Memory of the Men and Women of the University of Wisconsin Who Served in our Country’s Wars.” Since 2018, on Veterans Day, our team has acknowledged our country’s service members, including UW-Madison...
The Local Impact of your Wisconsin Union Support
You like supporting local companies? We do, too, at the Wisconsin Union! We do our homework to make sure we find quality, ethically sourced local ingredients, foods and beverages. And, with so many fantastic, innovative companies in Wisconsin, it’s not hard to find the best of the best right in our state’s backyard. Let’s back up a little and give you some background on the Union. We’re a non-profit organization that anyone 18...