Compete at Any Level with the Wisconsin Equestrian Team
Did you know that the Wisconsin Union is has its own horseback riding team? Absolutely, we do! Tucked within the Hoofer Riding Club, the Wisconsin Equestrian Team takes students one step further into the world of horsemanship and equine care. Founded in 2000, the team travels across the country to compete in dressage, western and hunter-jumper styles. Unlike a lot of other sports or teams, the Wisconsin Equestrian Team welcomes all...
What’s New in Hoofer Riding Club: Fall 2023
By: Hailey Stiles Welcome to this semester’s Hoofer Riding Club update! We are proud to continue to provide access to equine activities, spread the joy of horses, and educate our community. A special opportunity with a rare horse Hoofer Riding Club executive board members were excited to meet Em Loerzel and two Ojibwe ponies from her organization, the Humble Horse! Last year, we wrapped up the semester with “An Afternoon with...
Socialize, Learn, and Play – A Games Experience
From Dungeons & Dragons to Mario Kart tournaments, your ultimate gaming connection is here within the Wisconsin Union Directorate Games Committee. WUD Games Committee Director Bahulya Tandon explained the purpose behind the founding of the Games Committee in 2019 and the relaxed and inviting meeting atmosphere the Committee works to foster. “We have our collection of games for people to play with new people or with their...
Suit Up to Ski, Snowboard, Snowshoe and More at the Midwest’s Largest Ski Swap
A sea of skis await shoppers at the Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Resale. Photo by Rachel Erickson. Ready to hit the slopes? Get all the gear you need to explore the outdoors this winter at the 59th annual Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Resale, the Midwest’s largest ski swap! With new and gently used gear for sale – including skis, snowboards, snowshoes, helmets, goggles, apparel and more – you can find everything you need to start your next...
University of Wisconsin–Madison Staff and Faculty, Experiences for a Lifetime Await You at the Wisconsin Union
Hey, University of Wisconsin–Madison staff and faculty, as part of the Wisconsin Union team, there are some things you should know about what your University affiliation means when it comes to our spaces, services and events here at the Wisconsin Union and about what else awaits you if you become a Wisconsin Union member. Limited Access with your Staff/Faculty Wiscard Here’s what you have as a staff and faculty member of the...
After the Org Fair: What to Do Now that You’ve Found an RSO
In just six combined hours on Sept. 12 and 13, over 13,000 students made their way through the Kohl Center, meandering through a sea of tables and smiling faces, shaking hands and asking questions. Welcome to the Student Organization Fair: a semesterly event hosted by the Center for Leadership & Involvement (CfLI) that introduces students to around 450 different registered student organizations, or RSOs. Best Buddies...