March Madness Menu Writer Picks
If you’re looking for a place to watch March Madness on the big screens, check out the Sett Pub and Sett Recreation. Located directly inside Union South, these have a large menu of food and beverage options. I’m going to help you navigate the sea of deliciousness, with some of my personal favorites that pair great with a March Madness game watch. The beer battered tater tots are an amazing way to get you in the mood for March...
Five Ways Students Can Get Leadership on Their Resumes
Do you know a UW-Madison student looking to get more leadership experience on their resume? If so, let them know there are plenty of opportunities to do so. Whether they’ve just arrived on campus or are approaching their last year of school, getting leadership experience can feel daunting and it can be difficult to know where to start. Luckily, there are numerous opportunities right at their fingertips to help them out. ...
Student Creativity and Talent Bring Terrace Chairling Plushie to Life
At the Wisconsin Union, some of the most incredible ideas don’t begin in a boardroom of full-time staff members; they begin with students. The Wisconsin Union chairlings characters, now familiar to many as cheerful ambassadors of the Memorial Union Terrace experience, were inspired by one of the most recognizable symbols of campus life: the orange, yellow and green sunburst chairs that fill the Terrace along Lake Mendota. ...
5 Ways the Wisconsin Union Can Help with Your Event
If you’re planning an event, from a wedding to a conference, you’ve come to the right place when you contact the UW Conferences & Events here at the Wisconsin Union. Putting Wisconsin humility aside for a moment, we’ll say it: we’re pretty great at helping people pull off meaningful “wow-your-aunt-will-talk-about-this-for-months” moments and “that-was-the-best-conference-ever” experiences. So grab a cup of coffee, tea, or your...
Behind the Scenes at the Union: Olivia Bratzke, Driving Results Through Creativity and Strategy
Olivia Bratzke’s professional journey at the Wisconsin Union is marked by creativity, collaboration and a sharp eye for detail. Her work reflects a deep commitment to making Wisconsin Union experiences for a lifetime possible. Known for her optimism and problem-solving mindset, Olivia brings a wide-ranging skill set to every project, whether she’s improving long-term processes, supporting collective efforts across departments, or...
Passing It On
Joe Lillis and Kathy Deuel on Leadership, Learning, and Why Internships Still Matter Some college experiences stick with you, not because they were fun, but because they quietly changed the way you saw yourself. That’s what happened for Joe Lillis and Kathy Deuel. They didn’t just find community through the Wisconsin Union Directorate; they found direction, confidence, and each other. Now, years later, they’re helping create those...