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Wheelhouse Studios Collaboration with Go Big Read and the Business School
Oct23

Wheelhouse Studios Collaboration with Go Big Read and the Business School

Freshman Business students stepped outside the comforts of Grainger Hall and into the artistic community of Wheelhouse Studios on October 12th and 13th. The students screenprinted poster designs based on this year’s Go Big Read book, Just Mercy. Jay Ekleberry, Director of Wheelhouse Studios, is the brain behind this collaboration. “Hopefully, in the process of the students co-creating posters, it really helps them process the book in...

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Giant Pumpkin Regatta Celebrates its Tenth Year
Oct13

Giant Pumpkin Regatta Celebrates its Tenth Year

Some people know it’s Fall when brown leaves start covering their yards. Others know it when they draw a crisp breath of autumnal air. For Hoofer members however, it’s the sight of massive floating pumpkins dotting the shore of Lake Mendota. The Giant Pumpkin Regatta celebrated its tenth year at Memorial Union on October 10th, with dozens of participants braving the chilly waters of Lake Mendota in PFDs: Pumpkin Flotation Devices....

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Badger Bash Takes Fandom to New Levels of Fun
Sep24

Badger Bash Takes Fandom to New Levels of Fun

There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere of a Wisconsin football game… the smell of grilling brats, the sea of red cheering for its favorite team and the sounds of the Wisconsin Marching Band all blend together to represent the camaraderie and spirit of Badger Football. What if there is a way to experience the atmosphere of Camp Randall even if you don’t have tickets? Badger Bash is your answer. As the official tailgate of...

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Paver: Personalize Your Place
Jul22

Paver: Personalize Your Place

With the renovation of the Terrace on the horizon, the opportunity presents itself to reflect on and preserve special memories. The paver campaign is the final public push of fundraising for the Union South building and Memorial Union renovation. Proceeds will directly impact the Memorial Union Reinvestment and help sustain the building and experiences for generations to come. The campaign will end on December 31, 2015 or when the...

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Union South Opens Arms to New Badgers
Jul22

Union South Opens Arms to New Badgers

The local airport and surrounding streets flood with traffic as incoming freshmen and transfer students travel to campus from all over the world for the two-day Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR). SOAR is more than picking classes and meeting your advisor, it is the beginning of your Wisconsin Experience. “We create a welcoming atmosphere that lets students know they are ready to begin an incredible journey, a new chapter in...

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Hoofers Embarks on a Nautical, Accessible Journey
Jul20

Hoofers Embarks on a Nautical, Accessible Journey

Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes set out on Lake Mendota with Hoofers instructors, family and friends. The sun rises on Lake Mendota as Michael Beil, a quadriplegic, takes on a new adventure. The Hoofers Sailing program has given Michael the opportunity to sail alongside an instructor as part of their adaptive membership. Michael is the first quadriplegic to sail with Hoofers and as a pilot, he has helped Hoofers learn and grow out...

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