5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know about ‘the People’s Diva’ Renée Fleming
Known as America’s favorite soprano, Renée Fleming brings seemingly effortless elegance and stage presence as she spans octaves and captivates audiences around the world. The chance to witness the four-time Grammy winner’s talent in-person will come to the Wisconsin Union Theater’s Shannon Hall in Memorial Union on Oct. 24 as part of the Theater’s Concert Series. While Renée’s list of accomplishments, from performing at a...
Mental Health Awareness Month Wallpapers and GIFs
Beautiful and peaceful: these words came to mind when a Wisconsin Union artist shared this month’s wallpapers and GIFs that she created in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month. This month and always, give yourself permission to self-care. So get lost in the music that moves you. Try that smoothie recipe you’ve been meaning to make. Hug your canine and feline members. Read a book that you want to read, not one...
(Virtual) Experiences for a Lifetime
We are still here for you. We continue to create experiences, provide classic Wisconsin Union culinary options for pick-up, and find new ways to gather Badgers and Badgers-at-heart together. While we can’t be together in-person right now, we can join together in other ways. No matter where we all are, we are a community. We invite you to take part in the activities and events our student leaders and staff have created for you. Below...
Collaborating to Make a Difference through Art
The Wisconsin Union’s Wheelhouse Studios is partnering with University of Wisconsin-Madison student organizations to use a popular Wheelhouse event to bring attention to important topics. Wheelhouse hosts the event, called Free Art Friday, on the first Friday of every month during the academic year in the lower level of Memorial Union. Last semester, Wheelhouse hosted a Free Art Friday collaboration with the Wisconsin Union...
Wisconsin Union Spring Events Preview
Spring will be in the air soon and bring summertime Wisconsin Union events along with the warmer days and sunshine. While you wait for the snow to melt and the Terrace to finally open again, check out the Union’s variety of upcoming events. Distinguished Lecture Series The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS), organized by the students of the WUD DLS Committee, has prepared an incredible spring lineup...
Dine and Dance: Valentine’s Day at Memorial Union
Do Valentine’s Day the Wisconsin Union way! This Valentine’s Day, make memories with the people you care about through the Wisconsin Union’s Valentine’s Day events! What can you expect from us this Valentine’s Day? Dinner, dancing and great music! Choose one of three tasty entrees while also enjoying beverages and chocolate-covered strawberries in the grand Tripp Commons in Memorial Union. Then, enjoy listening to tunes by The...