Wisconsin Union Event Spaces – Staff Picks
Across the Wisconsin Union, there are countless spaces for events. Ranging from the Fluno Center for Educational Excellence to Union South, there is certainly a space for each event. To find out the inside scoop, I asked some Wisconsin Union staff members about their favorite Union event spaces. Wisconsin Union Marketing Associate Director Tammy Schwartzer doesn’t have just one favorite event space; she has two. She mentioned...
Building Experiences for a Lifetime Together: Day of the Badger
At the Wisconsin Union, we believe in the power of places, experiences, and community places in helping shape a person and in helping people learn and find a sense of belonging. From student leader meetings that shape our events to late nights filled with music, conversation and connection at our concerts, the Wisconsin Union is built on experiences for a lifetime. Creating community, supporting student leadership and fostering...
Meet the New Sip of Summer: Tea + Lemonade
Pull up a sunburst chair. We’re spilling the tea…on our newest beverage! Say hello to our newest sparkling creation, a lemonade and iced tea beverage made in collaboration with our friends at Madison-based Karben4 Brewing. It is bright, bubbly, and basically made for long afternoons by the lake. This refreshing newcomer blends real lemon juice and black tea, lightly sweetened with agave and organic cane sugar. The...
Celebrating 15 Years of Union South!
Well, it’s official…Union South is turning 15! Known as the south campus’s living room, Union South has served as a place for our campus community to gather, hangout and connect. The original Union South building was constructed in 1971, and the new Union South we’ve come to know and love opened in 2011. The new building has become a prime location for recreation, entertainment and, of course, food. In celebration of Union...
Must-Do Wisconsin Union Experiences Before Graduation
So, you’re graduating. First of all, congratulations! This is an exciting milestone! You may be wondering if there is anything else you should do before the big ceremony, or maybe graduation is still a few semesters away, and you’re just thinking ahead. Either way, as a graduating senior, I have put together a short list of things to do before your time on campus comes to an end. Whether you are graduating in a couple of months...
Five Things you Didn’t Know About the Wisconsin Union
No matter how many times you’ve been to Memorial Union or Union South, believe it or not, there are many things you probably don’t know about them and the organization behind them, called the Wisconsin Union. From pastries to hotels, there are many surprises to be uncovered. I am going to explain and maybe surprise you with five things you most likely didn’t know. Community Union, Not a Student Union The Wisconsin Union is known...