Hoofers Embarks on a Nautical, Accessible Journey
Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes set out on Lake Mendota with Hoofers instructors, family and friends. The sun rises on Lake Mendota as Michael Beil, a quadriplegic, takes on a new adventure. The Hoofers Sailing program has given Michael the opportunity to sail alongside an instructor as part of their adaptive membership. Michael is the first quadriplegic to sail with Hoofers and as a pilot, he has helped Hoofers learn and grow out...
Your Guide: July 4 at the Terrace
What better way to celebrate July 4 than by kicking back and relaxing at the Terrace? Memorial Union is filling Independence day with music, laughs and fireworks. Terrace Views has the rundown of all the events going on throughout the day, so stop on by and celebrate your constitutional right to pick up some Babcock ice cream and experience a day of freedom and fun! 4:15 – 6:15PM: The Sundogs Rock the Terrace Stage What happens...
Students Travel to Serve on Time Off
Many students spend winter or spring break soaking up the sun on a hot beach or conquering ski slopes, but with Alternative Breaks students become leaders and travel to help others. Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Alternative Breaks is a non-profit, student-run committee that coordinates a number of volunteer experiences for UW-Madison students over winter, spring and summer breaks both domestically and internationally. WUD...
What’s New with Outdoor UW?
Whether you are a nature nut or a nature novice, Outdoor UW is the place to start your adventure. We had a chance to sit down with Outdoor Recreation Manager Joe Webb to hear about how Outdoor UW provides students, Union members and the overall Madison community with classes, equipment and opportunities to get outside. Terrace Views (TV): What makes Outdoor UW unique from other programs on campus? Joe Webb (JW): We provide equipment,...
Grad Weekend at the Union
Commencement weekend brings extra crowds to campus, so be sure to have a plan and know what’s going on to avoid long lines! We’ve put together a list of events happening over the weekend to help you celebrate: Graduation Weekend Dance Party The Terrace, Friday, May 15 at 9 p.m. & Saturday, May 16 at 8 p.m. Both bands, 16 Candles and VO5, will be celebrating all the new grads both Friday and Saturday on the Terrace...
Hooferpalooza Unites Generations of Outing Club Members
What do you get when you take over 50 Hoofer Outing Club members and alumni and put them all together? Hooferpalooza! After two previous gatherings in 2001 and 2011, the Hoofers Outing Club once again came together for whitewater paddling, lake canoeing, hiking and festivities celebrating the club and it’s members–both past and present. The event was designed to create opportunities to meet people and take part in paddling...