Campus Farmers Market Returns with New, Delicious Options and Community Favorites
An oasis of fresh vegetables and fruit; delectable, vegan cupcakes; chocolate-enveloped donuts; chili-kissed local honey; and more await you at the Wisconsin Union’s Campus Farmers Market at Union South. The Campus Farmers Market features local products Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. now through Oct. 24. Stop by, and enjoy free samples, live music, and special Farmers Market events, such as button-making with Wheelhouse Studios, and...
A Brand New Badger Bash Era: Welcoming Band Director Corey Pompey
On Sept. 7, we, at the Wisconsin Union, welcomed new UW Marching Band Director Corey Pompey to our historic Badger Bashes, the best home football tailgate in town. With his arrival on campus, Dr. Pompey ushers in a new era for our tailgate celebrations. We will certainly miss longtime Director Mike Leckrone, who has been part of our Badger Bashes since the Bashes began in 1972. Professor Leckrone left a lasting with his warm...
Wisconsin Union Fall Events Preview
Fall is right around the corner, along with a new school year, a new season to root for the Badgers football team, and new, exciting events at the Wisconsin Union. While you’re waiting for the leaves to change colors and the summer heat to turn into an autumn breeze, check out these fantastic fall events to enjoy for the rest of 2019. Free Art Friday, first Friday of every month, 5-7 p.m., Memorial Union Come to Wheelhouse Studios and...
Union 101: Wisconsin Union Welcomes Student Members to Campus
Hey, fellow students, did you know that, while you are a University of Wisconsin-Madison student, you are also a member of the Wisconsin Union? Being a member gives you many benefits, such as being able to attend awesome Union events. And the Union team is starting off the fall semester right with events created with students, in mind. The Union’s Welcome Week begins Aug. 31 with an evening of comedy by Jaboukie Young-White and Jon...
Mornings on Mendota Bring Family Fun and Science to the Terrace
Guests enjoy art projects during Mornings on Mendota July 13. The Wisconsin Union, in partnership with the Clean Lakes Alliance and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, invite you to Mornings on Mendota. Mornings on Mendota will bring family-friendly lake activities and education to the Memorial Union Terrace 10:30 a.m.-noon July 20 and July 27. Taking place right on the shore of Lake Mendota, this brand new, free event...
Dairy Science Grad Performs in Blues Band on the Terrace
There’s nothing quite like sitting at the Memorial Union Terrace in the summer, eating a brat and listening to a live performance with your friends. It’s a very magical feeling that most of us in the Madison community and many across the world have enjoyed. For Jimmy Voegeli, leader of the blues band The Jimmys, the magic of the Union that he feels while performing on the Terrace is a familiar one, dating back to this time as a...