Throwback Thursday: Hoofers Winter Carnival
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!
Beloved Hoofers adviser retires
By Lauren Ayala After working for Wisconsin Union Hoofers for nearly eight years, the time has come for Linda Bentz to bid a warm farewell as she moves on to a new chapter in her life. Serving as a student adviser and later a director for the student-run Hoofers program, Linda oversaw the organization, which provides it members with rich, recreational opportunities ranging from mountaineering to sailing. She acted as a guiding...
Wisconsin Union Annual highlights inspiring stories
It’s been a big year for the Wisconsin Union and nothing brings us more satisfaction than to share inspirational stories from the last year with our members and friends, without whom these incredible accomplishments would not be possible. We hop you enjoy reflecting on this undeniably successful year with us by flipping through the special year-end edition of Terrace Views below. [issuu width=420 height=272...
Hoofers Sailing wins big in summer competitions
By Anna Johnson, members relations intern It has been a summer filled with trophies and triumph for Hoofers Sailing, as teams traveled across the country to win awards in the 2012 Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) National Championships and place first in their division at the renowned 104th Race to Mackinac freshwater race. In May, the University of Wisconsin-Madison undergraduate sailing team traveled to Texas to compete...
Hoofer Mountaineering Club – Spring Break Trip to Red Rock Canyon
By James Mutschler Over the past spring break, members of the Hoofer’s Mountaineering club took a trip to Red Rock Canyon, Nevada. Located outside of Las Vegas, Red Rocks is known for its long, moderate routes in the traditional style. The mountaineers had to contend with high winds and surprisingly low temperatures, but managed to accumulate an impressive list of area classics. Different groups separated out to hit all different...
UW Sailing Team – Spring Break Training Trip
By Katlyn Putney The journey down to St. Petersburg, Florida began on Friday, March 30th. After twenty-six hours, the team was in its entirety at the rented house. We spent the following day at the beach playing soccer, throwing a football, and just relaxing in the sun before an intense week of sailing. The rustiness of the team showed in the first few tacks of the training week, but new and old skippers alike got back into the groove...