Update Your Winter Wardrobe at the Largest Ski Swap in the Midwest
A woman and children browse the ski boots during the 2016 Hoofer’s Ski and Snowboard Resale. (photo credit Owen Desai) The thought of trying out a new winter sport can be daunting with the amount of equipment required. That’s why we have the largest ski and snowboard swap in the Midwest right here at Union South, making it as easy as possible for you to get involved in the outdoors at a low cost. The Hoofer Ski and Snowboard...
Your Membership Benefits Recap
Hey, wonderful Wisconsin Union members! It’s been awhile since we’ve been able to gather in-person for art-making, performing arts performances, Badger Bash tailgate celebrations and other experiences for a lifetime. When we say we missed you, we mean it from the bottom of our Terrace-loving hearts. With a year of in-person experiences for a lifetime already in motion, we’re taking this opportunity to remind you of all of your...
What’s New This Fall at the Wisconsin Union
We blinked, and suddenly it’s August already, which means September is right around the corner. We’ve had a blast making memories to last a lifetime with family and friends at the Wisconsin Union, from soaking up the sun and summer vibes on the Memorial Union Terrace to trying tasty meals and ice cream from our dining options. The start of fall can always feel a little bittersweet, but the fun doesn’t stop when the calendar flips to...
The Ultimate Terrace Summer Goals List
If you’re anything like me, spending as much time at the Memorial Union Terrace as possible is a staple of your summer. I could (and frequently do) lounge on the famous Terrace sunburst chairs for hours and never get bored taking in the sights around me, from the watercolor-esque sunsets reflecting on Lake Mendota to the Hoofers sailboats skimming across the water. But why not take your Terrace summer a step further and challenge...
Terrace 2021 Events for a Lifetime
Events. Are. Coming. Back. To. The Terrace. Adding the Terrace’s symphony of laughter and conversation will be free film showings, music performances and art activities. These in-person events took a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, but we are bringing them back, making Terrace season more like the decades of Terrace seasons we all love and remember. Art on the Terrace Get in the creative zone with the Terrace Art Zone...
Have Fun in the Sun With Outdoor UW
Picture this: it’s a hot, sunny day at the Memorial Union Terrace. The bright blue of Lake Mendota surrounds you on all sides. Waves gently bump against the paddleboard you’re standing on while a refreshing breeze ruffles your hair. In front of you, a sailboat glides along the water while up above, a seagull squawks, on the hunt for a snack. The scents of brats and sunscreen mingle and linger in the air, filling your nostrils with the...