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...
Celebrating 40 years of Badger Bash
By Brooke Appe Family and friends, brats and beer and a whole lot of Badger spirit; for forty years, the Union has hosted the biggest tailgate party on campus! As Badger Bash celebrates its 40th anniversary, an entire season of new and exciting events will make this football season one to remember. But before we revel in the special events that will accompany each Badger Bash this season, let us take a few steps back to see how this...
Seven State exhibit opens at Memorial Union
By Brooke Appe One of the most exciting celebrations of regional photography is coming back to the Union for it’s seventh year since 2001. PhotoMidwest, a biennial celebration of the Upper Midwest’s best photography sponsored by the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Art Commitee, just opened an exhibit in Memorial Union’s Porter Butts and Class of 1925 Galleries. Although PhotoMidwest features an array of exhibits in...
Blue chairs on the Terrace?
By Sean Drout, Wisconsin Union social media intern Party @ The Terrace was truly a memorable event. As a senior here at UW-Madison, I’ve seen many events at this great venue, but the orange, yellow and green Terrace chairs have always been a constant and comforting symbol of summer’s arrival. Hence the confusion and curiosity when I arrived early Sunday, April 29 to find bright BLUE chairs carefully placed among the traditional...
Student Director Embraces the Absurd at Play Festival
By Zach Thomae Jacob Turner laughs, filming the stage. He’s filming a play. Right now, a woman named Hawkins is the target of a great deal of laughter, because her boss, Burchard, has put laxatives in her drink. She’s upset with him, but in a silly and aloof way, stumbling through a series of sudden, embarrassing exits. Jacob laughs with the audience, perhaps because of how the characters onstage seem to acknowledge how lowbrow and...