Distinguished Lecture Series Committee brings high-profile speakers
By Andrew Heisler This upcoming season, the Wisconsin Union will host a wide variety of speakers through the Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series Committee. Coming to share their riveting stories, captivating research, and controversial opinions, the following speakers are sure to make attendees leave with a new perspective. Aron Ralston When: 2/20/13, 7:30 pm, Union South – Varsity Hall In 2003, Aron...
Dinner & Dialogue event to facilitate discussion on food policy
By Brooke Appe Oftentimes, the most passionate and stimulating conversations take place right at the dinner table. Whether coming from of a group of stubborn relatives on Thanksgiving or a spirited group of citizens bent on changing public policy, discussion is the best way to bring about new perspectives and ideas. In line with the latter, the Interactivity Foundation and Wisconsin Union Mini Courses collaborated to produce a...
Sneak peek: Cyber Monday membership sale
Have you started thinking about your holiday shopping? Friends and family could use an extra special gift this holiday season…and wouldn’t it be great to get that gift half off? As a Terrace Views reader and Union family member, we want to let you know first about a special offer we are having on Cyber Monday. On November 26th, new annual memberships will be 50% off for one day only for anyone who likes our Facebook page. That’s...
Wisconsin Union Annual highlights inspiring stories
It’s been a big year for the Wisconsin Union and nothing brings us more satisfaction than to share inspirational stories from the last year with our members and friends, without whom these incredible accomplishments would not be possible. We hop you enjoy reflecting on this undeniably successful year with us by flipping through the special year-end edition of Terrace Views below. [issuu width=420 height=272...
New campaign encourages alumni to “Share the Wonderful”
By Lauren Ayala Share the Wonderful is the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s first concentrated, multimedia, campus-wide fundraising campaign encouraging alumni to make annual gifts that support world-class education and discoveries. The campaign is a collaborative effort between the University of Wisconsin Foundation, the Wisconsin Alumni Association and UW-Madison. The campaign launched September 15, 2012 to inspire alumni to...
Memorial Union Groundbreaking Ceremony Slideshow
The Memorial Union Reinvestment Groundbreaking Ceremony was on August 27, kicking off efforts to transform the beloved landmark to suit the growing needs of the UW Madison campus and Madison community. With appearances by Chancellor David Ward, Bucky Badger and excited Union members, the event was a true success. Take a look below at the photo slideshow or read more about the ceremony here. Video by Lauren Ayala Visit the...