The Outdoor UW Team’s Favorite Wisconsin Camping Spots
From peaceful forest retreats to sandy lakeshores, Wisconsin is full of places to spend a day adventuring and a night under the stars. With so many options, deciding where to go can be a challenge. So we turned to people who know the outdoors. We asked the Outdoor UW team to share their favorite Wisconsin State Park System camping spots and the reasons they made the favorites list. We hope their recommendations inspire your next...
Madison Jazz Festival Brings Cadence and Community to the Terrace
Imagine this: a beautiful view of Lake Mendota, people dancing and a vibrant atmosphere with live jazz filling the air. This summer, that scene becomes a reality as the 2026 Madison Jazz Festival comes to the Memorial Union Terrace June 26-27. Alongside the many performers already set to take the UW Credit Union Summer Stage this summer, the Madison Jazz Festival brings a lineup of talented performers to the Terrace. Whether you...
Your Year-Long Outdoor Recreation Itinerary
The team at Outdoor UW, headquartered here at the Wisconsin Union, is your go-to hub for year-round outdoor adventures.We’ve mapped out a full-year outdoor recreation itinerary for you. Try a new experience. Hone existing skills. Meet new people. And get out here, get some fresh air, and have an adventure! Fall As leaves shift and the air grows colder, fall is the perfect time for a full-moon lakeside hike or to rent a sleeping bag...
Introducing the WUD Volunteer Action Committee: Making a Difference with a New Name
A new school year doesn’t just bring new classes and new routines. It provides an opportunity for a fresh start, and that is especially true for one of our Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) student-led committees. For our WUD Alternative Breaks Committee, a new school year brings a fresh start and…a new name! Moving forward, the committee will be known as the WUD Volunteer Action Committee. Although the name of the committee is...
Five Ways Students Can Lead, Connect, and Have Fun
Don’t let the University of Wisconsin–Madison students you know be the ones who find out senior year…that they could’ve been making friends, attending hundreds of free events each year, building their résumés, and even, with some leadership roles, receiving up to 80% of their in-state tuition through academic stipends, all by getting involved at the Wisconsin Union. We want students to know early in their time at UW–Madison that...
Linger Longer at the Terrace This Fall
As the summer season at the Wisconsin Union wraps up, not everything changes with the seasons: Terrace fun usually continues into the fall each year. There’s something special about the Terrace during this time of year, so trade your swimsuit for a sweater, and join us for a new season we know you’ll be falling for! 😉 This fall, don’t be afraid to linger a little longer on the Memorial Union Terrace. 🍂 As the leaves begin to change...