All to Do with a Day at the Terrace
At one point we’ve all found ourselves at the Terrace, wishing we could spend the whole day there. Fortunately, that’s easier than you think. With the help of our fishy friend Union Shark, Terrace Views has curated an entire day of activities to take advantage of on the Terrace so there’s never a dull moment. Morning: Grab a Cup of Coffee from Peet’s Coffee & Tea and Explore Your Surroundings There’s...
Student Leadership: Road Trip Edition
A five-day road trip with 34 others whom you’ve never met before may seem like a recipe for disaster, but, this group of student leaders found it impactful. Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Alternative Breaks Committee presents the Wisconsin Experience Bus Trip (WEBT). This annual, week-long trip brings UW-Madison student leaders together from a range of different campus offices with the goal to enact the Wisconsin Idea by...
Legend Joins UW’s Jazz Orchestra at Shannon Hall
This summer will bring sun, smiles and because of the Isthmus Jazz Fest, tunes. The annual event on June 19-20 will be bigger and feature Headliner Freddy Cole, regarded as one of the most influential singers in jazz music. Jazz music surrounded Cole growing up as the younger brother of Nat “King” Cole. The UW Jazz Orchestra , comprised of both undergraduate and graduate students, will open for Cole’s performance on...
Bright Chairs, Brighter Futures
Following a sunny ceremony, new graduates congregated at the Terrace with families and loved ones to celebrate the start of a new chapter. The graduates cozied up to the large Sunburst chair for photos, along with the chance to purchase a lifetime Union membership. Check out some of our favorite photos from the event below: [slideshow_deploy id=’7101′]
Grad Weekend at the Union
Commencement weekend brings extra crowds to campus, so be sure to have a plan and know what’s going on to avoid long lines! We’ve put together a list of events happening over the weekend to help you celebrate: Graduation Weekend Dance Party The Terrace, Friday, May 15 at 9 p.m. & Saturday, May 16 at 8 p.m. Both bands, 16 Candles and VO5, will be celebrating all the new grads both Friday and Saturday on the Terrace...
Hooferpalooza Unites Generations of Outing Club Members
What do you get when you take over 50 Hoofer Outing Club members and alumni and put them all together? Hooferpalooza! After two previous gatherings in 2001 and 2011, the Hoofers Outing Club once again came together for whitewater paddling, lake canoeing, hiking and festivities celebrating the club and it’s members–both past and present. The event was designed to create opportunities to meet people and take part in paddling...