Campus farmers’ market debuts at Union South
By Erin McAweeney & Francesca Bonifacio ’13 On September 5, the north lawn of Union South was transformed into a colorful array of fresh and locally-grown products at the inaugural Campus Farmers’ Market. Held every Thursday through October 24, the Market is the result of student-led efforts to provide more access to fresh, local produce and to introduce farmers to the campus community. The idea to hold a weekly farmers’...
What’s new at Badger Bash
By Francesca Bonifacio ’13 The annual Badger Bash kicked off its 41st year just two weeks ago, celebrating the first home game against the University of Massachusetts by welcoming new additions to the game day experience. Traditionally held at Union South, Badger Bash has expanded beyond the familiar feeling of camaraderie among fans keeping a close watch on the Badger game televised at The Sett. Outside in Union South Plaza,...
Throwback Thursday: Everytime a bell rings
Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing history. Find out interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share in the comments section below!
Celebrating the 10th annual Wisconsin Visual Art Lifetime Achievement Awards
By Lauren Ayala The visual arts have long been a rich tradition at the Wisconsin Union. Beginning with the first Union president and famed art-lover Porter Butts, the Union’s unwavering devotion to the arts continues today. By receiving honors at this year’s Wisconsin Visual Art Lifetime Achievement Awards (WVALAA) this past weekend, the galleries of both Memorial Union and Union South have proven to be significant...
May the 4th be with you: Revelry premieres as UW-Madison’s first music and arts festival
By Francesca Bonifacio Cue the foam machines. Bring out the jumbo chalk. Slap on a wristband. Now turn up the music. Welcome to Revelry. For the first time in UW-Madison’s extensive history, a group of dedicated students gave a bombastic edge to the meaning of an end-of-year celebration by establishing what could very well be the university’s newest longstanding tradition. Held on May 4th, Revelry was born when Union President Sarah...
Lit Fest celebrates the literary community and giving back
By Brooke Appe As the Wisconsin Film Festival comes to an end and Revelry Music and Arts Festival is just around the corner, it’s hard to think that Madison could fit any more into this festival-packed season. Yet there is one more festival to mark on your calendars: the Wisconsin Union Directorate Publications Committee’s (PubCom) Lit Fest, which is a four-day celebration of the written word. The Lit Fest tradition began...