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Throwback Thursday: All Hands on Deck!
Jun26

Throwback Thursday: All Hands on Deck!

No matter the time, kayaking and canoeing has always been a favorite pastime on Lake Mendota. Here’s an insider’s tip: keep your weight really low when getting into a kayak to keep it from wobbling. Head over to Outdoor UW to learn more tips, rent equipment and enjoy the water!   Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing history. Find out...

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Top 3 Tips for a Trivia Victory
Jun17

Top 3 Tips for a Trivia Victory

Quick! What is the Sett named after? If you knew that the answer to this question was a badger’s den, or just love trivia facts, Trivia Night at the Sett in Union South is the perfect Monday activity for you. With the help of Sett Shift Manager Joanna Anderson, we’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for how to become a trivia champ.   1. Keep up with the times Many trivia competitions have question categories relating to...

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The Mad Summer Bucket List
Jun16

The Mad Summer Bucket List

Summertime in Madison. Three simple words that seem to elicit an almost overwhelming amount of blissful memories and warm feelings. From Saturday mornings at the bustling farmers market on the Capitol Square to refreshing dips in Lake Mendota on a sunny afternoon, we are surely approaching a wonderful season. If this is your first time spending a summer in Madison or if you’re a veteran looking for a way to spice up your daily...

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The Early Bird Gets the View
Jun04

The Early Bird Gets the View

Need something to get you through the midweek slump? These lovely sunrises were captured by our very own Memorial Union production kitchen chef James Klemke. Maybe being a morning person isn’t so bad–especially with sights like this!

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Throwback Thursday: Have at Ye!
May29

Throwback Thursday: Have at Ye!

These knights in not-so-shining armor duel behind the Terrace at a Renaissance fair in 1976. Perhaps they’re fighting for the best seat by the lake or the next round of drinks? Either way, this seems like a fun tradition we would love to see come back to Memorial Union. What do you think; dost thou protest? Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing...

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Throwback Thursday: Summers by the Lake
May22

Throwback Thursday: Summers by the Lake

Summer has arrived! And what a better way to start of the summer than getting outside and out by the water? Madison summers have been a time for Lake Mendota activities for years. Whether its kayaking to Picnic Point or relaxing on the Terrace, Madison is the ideal spot for the sun lovers and outdoor fanatics. Interested in igniting your outdoorsy side? The Union’s Outdoor UW will begin offering a wide selection of rentals from...

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