Terrace Views
Hoofers gets ready to hoist the sails
Apr23

Hoofers gets ready to hoist the sails

By Francesca Bonifacio Tucked away on the second floor of Memorial Union, the Founders Room is bathed in sunlight as Led Zeppelin fills the open space through a pair of tiny speakers. The hum of a single sewing machine creates a steady backdrop of noise as two pairs of hands maintain the balance of the room. These four walls have been transformed into a space where Hoofers members have spent the better part of the day building sails...

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Throwback Thursday: Hoofers ski meet
Feb28

Throwback Thursday: Hoofers ski meet

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!

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Throwback Thursday: 1954 Winter Week
Jan31

Throwback Thursday: 1954 Winter Week

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!

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Throwback Thursday: fun in the sun, Hoofers style
Jan24

Throwback Thursday: fun in the sun, 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!

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Throwback Thursday: Hoofers Winter Carnival
Jan17

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!

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Beloved Hoofers adviser retires
Dec18

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...

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