Throwback Thursday: Winter Games
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 interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share in the comments section below!
Hoofers and Special Olympics Wisconsin set sail
By Bethany Rahja x’15 On September 22, 2013, Hoofer Sailing Club hosted a sailing event that provided a new venue for athletes of Special Olympics Wisconsin to pursue adventures outdoors. While Hoofers and Special Olympics Wisconsin anticipated a modest 20 participants, within a few days of registration, nearly 75 athletes were registered for the event, ready to take on the winds of Lake Mendota. “This event was the highlight of...
Hoofers faces the next challenge
By Bethany Rahja ’15 The time Hoofers has been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived as the organization is now moving into newly renovated offices, shops and club spaces. For over 80 years, Hoofer members repaired boats and sails, packed for trips, held club meetings, elected leaders and formed lifelong friendships in the basement of Memorial Union. It was a small group of committed students and staff who first made a home for...
Throwback Thursday: Harold C. Bradley Lounge
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 interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share in the comments section below! Currently, Hoofers is excited to move into their new space this August. They will continue to finish...
Throwback Thursday: Waterskiing in 1950, Hoofers’ style
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 interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share in the comments section below!A woman takes waterskiing on Lake Mendota in 1950 to a whole new level when she stands on a chair...
Hoofers Riding Club constructs a new, larger outdoor arena
The following is a piece written by Andy Holsteen and is one of several published in Hoofers’ latest edition of Hoofprints. The publication features colorful spreads and photos documenting Hoofers’ countless journeys outdoors. To enjoy the issue in its entirety, click here. By Andy Holsteen In order to ride a horse, one needs ample and adequate space. Before October, the Hoofer Riding Club’s outdoor arena was not up to...