FIFA World Cup Draws Fans of All Kinds
For soccer superfans and summer thrill-seekers alike, local restaurants and bars throughout the city of Madison have become hotspots to gather and watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup. With both The Sett in Union South and Der Rathskeller in Memorial Union showing as many matches as possible, both of these venues have garnered a considerable following over the past weeks. “We wanted to offer the campus community a home for the entire...
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...
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...
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...
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!
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...