Review, Relax, Refuel in the New First Floor
The wait is over. After months of construction and renovation, part of the first floor of the Memorial Union opened Monday, Dec. 5, just in time for upcoming final exams at UW-Madison. The renovated area provides much-needed spaces for students to study, recuperate and refuel. Union staff have made sure the first floor has cozy seating and accessible outlets, as well as several individual desk cubbies for maximum focus. These elements...
An Evening of Wisconsin Crafts
Making arts and crafts while sipping Wisconsin craft beers–sounds like a great pairing, right? If you are a Wisconsin Union member, you have the opportunity to register for fun member-only theme events like the upcoming Wisconsin Crafts Night. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Wheelhouse Studios in Memorial Union. Members will be able to unleash their creative spirit by choosing from a variety of...
Kicking Off Gameday at the Union
As summer comes to a close, students return to campus and prepare to take new classes. But aside from the academic excitement a new school year brings, many are looking forward to another thing autumn has in store–athletic festivities. Fall means college football season for campuses across the nation, and it also means the reappearance of Wisconsin’s beloved gameday traditions–tailgating with brats and cold beverages,...
Members Get a Taste of Paris at the Terrace
Bastille Day, or the French National Day, is often celebrated every year on July 14 in France with fireworks, food, parades, concerts and balls. While these festivities are less common here in the States, lucky Union members got a taste of Paris at the Terrace in an exclusive member-only celebration. Around 155 members attended the event, which featured a wide array of festive snacks including assorted local cheeses, made-to-order...
Wisconsin Union’s Member-Only Events Offer Entertainment, Education
The Wisconsin Union celebrates its esteemed members by offering them exclusive, member-only events throughout the year. These events are not only fun for members, but also provide them with valuable information about the important role that they play in creating experiences for a lifetime. The Union hosts four member-only events each year. One recent gathering was the Hearts and Drafts Valentine’s Day event, which sold out very...
Student Leaders Plan and Promote Revelry Music Festival
Determined student leaders brought annual music festival Revelry to life at the Orpheum Saturday, April 30, despite budget cuts, bad weather and competition with nearby venues. Revelry attracted more than 600 students and community members. The Wisconsin Union Directorate Music Committee’s Revelry Music Festival is still in its formative years, having only begun in 2012. The mission of the festival is to bring an end-of-the-year music...