Smartphone snapshots: 5 tips for taking fantastic photos on your phone
by Andrew Heisler Today’s smartphones, regardless of the brand, include top-of-the-line, high-resolution cameras. Some even say that because of the smartphone, digital cameras will become obsolete. Whether you’re a photographic traditionalist or more of the progressive type, smartphones and their cameras are here to stay. With a few tips and some practice, you will be well on your way to taking incredible photos you will treasure...
“Bock” to basics: 5 tips for beer beginners
by Andrew Heisler ’13 Whether you like your brew malty, hoppy, or well…watery (I’m talking about you, Keystone Light), beer of all tastes, styles and origins hold a special place in the hearts of Wisconsinites. It has its own place in the Wisconsin Food Hall-of-Fame right next to the wheel of cheese and the grill full of bratwurst. Wisconsin has a booming craft beer industry. Well-known regional breweries such as New Glarus...
Pioneer Mini Course dance teacher reviews 50 years of footwork
This past February, we mentioned the passing of Tom Gering, one of the Union’s first Mini Course instructors. We found this article in our archives, published in Fall 2008, that profiles Tom and his history with the Wisconsin Union as a ballroom dance teacher. Read his obituary here. By Ben Young Though he readily admits he has forgotten a few of the steps, Tom Gering’s great history with the Union began in 1958 when he taught...
Mini Courses offer holiday favorites with a Norwegian flair
By Brooke Appe Although the holiday season is more than a month away, it’s never too early to start planning gift ideas, decorations and of course, delicious recipes to share with friends and family. Looking back on her Norwegian heritage, instructor Kris Rasmussen has all of these bases covered in three Mini Courses she’ll be teaching this fall, which focus on crafts and cooking with a Scandinavian twist. Kris grew up in...
5 tips to manage stress from Mini Course instructor Lisa Grant
By Emily Connor, UW-Madison journalism major Amid constant chaos and stressful situations, sometimes all anyone needs is a moment to just breathe. This is what physician Lisa Grant believes can vastly improve everyone’s stressful lives. This fall, she will be teaching breathing exercises and techniques in a new Mini Course, “Mindful Movement,” designed to teach individuals to manage stress in an increasingly hectic world. As an...
Prairie Fire offers commendable wine selection
By Laura Wallack & Elle Haller As part of an initiative to the Wisconsin Union dining facilities, the new coffeehouse and wine bar Prairie Firefeatures an extensive wine collection that includes several local favorites. And with new wine tasting Mini Courses and extended hours of operation beginning this fall, there are plenty of opportunities to experience this new Union spot. With selections from Australia to Wisconsin, Prairie...