Retired professor honors family through bench donation
By Lauren Ayala A great love story is hard to come by. In today’s fast-paced and technologically-savvy society, we often forget about romance. We use social media to stay in touch with loved ones, text to show affection, and use online dating profiles to find our “match made in heaven.” As technology advances, each generation progressively loses sight of what it means to be “romanced” and how true love is a lifelong commitment. Just a...
New officers and directors share why WUD is special
By Brooke Appe It’s hard to imagine what the Wisconsin Union would be like if it did not provide endless artistic, recreational, cultural and community service opportunities. From catching a movie on Friday night to visiting the latest art gallery, or from renting a canoe on Lake Mendota to picking up one of the many publications available to read in between classes, a group of students makes all of this possible: the Wisconsin...
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...
Celebrating 40 years of Badger Bash
By Brooke Appe Family and friends, brats and beer and a whole lot of Badger spirit; for forty years, the Union has hosted the biggest tailgate party on campus! As Badger Bash celebrates its 40th anniversary, an entire season of new and exciting events will make this football season one to remember. But before we revel in the special events that will accompany each Badger Bash this season, let us take a few steps back to see how this...
The many faces of the Wisconsin Union Theater
By Erin Bannen, Union Theater marketing intern The Wisconsin Union Theater will soon be going dark for renovations. But don’t worry! We still have a fabulous season for next year. We’ll simply be using some of the other lovely performance spaces on campus. It doesn’t take interning here to know that over its 73-year history, some fantastic things have happened between the walls of this beloved Union Theater. To celebrate our...
Giving back to a place that keeps on giving
By Anna Johnson, member relations intern At the age of 85, George Elder remains a regular visitor to the Union he loves so much. He was recently spotted at the Fan Taylor Memorial dinner and concert, sharing his stories and celebrating the Memorial Union and its staff. He said, “It’s just something everyone can relate to. Students one way, alumni another. You go back there. [It] maintains the relationship between the University and...