Terrace Views
The Brandy Old Fashioned Chocolate Bar: A Twist on an Old Fashioned Favorite 
Jul09

The Brandy Old Fashioned Chocolate Bar: A Twist on an Old Fashioned Favorite 

Madison’s own Willy Wonka? Yes, it’s true. In the heart of downtown Madison, Smitty’s Study Pub Baker and Pastry Chef Brian Koster is putting heart and art into chocolate and all of his culinary creations.  And you can try one of his delectable desserts as part of the regular menu options at Smitty’s Study Pub. Smitty’s Study Pub, located just across campus from Memorial Union on the eighth floor of the Fluno Center, offers guests a...

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Keeping Up with the Hoofers
Jul01

Keeping Up with the Hoofers

Update from Outdoor UW Director Dave Elsmo Through 2024 and into 2025, the Wisconsin Hoofers clubs have experienced a truly hallmark year. Membership, event participation, and leadership development have all seen meteoric growth. Each club has fostered a strong sense of community, and our programming continues to expand in both scope and impact. Teams Making Waves While the clubs remain the most visible part of the Outdoor UW...

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Wisconsin Union Culinary Talent Shines Nationally: Chef Michelle Dubis 
Jul01

Wisconsin Union Culinary Talent Shines Nationally: Chef Michelle Dubis 

Wisconsin Union Culinary Talent Shines Nationally: Chef Michelle Dubis  At the Wisconsin Union, we believe that great food and beverages have the power to bring people together. And we have incredibly talented culinary professionals who make that possible. Behind every delicious, house-made bite is a talented culinary professional pouring heart and creativity into the dish. Forget the negative stereotypes you may have heard about...

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Themed Music Weekends Bring the Beat to the Terrace
Jun18

Themed Music Weekends Bring the Beat to the Terrace

The unmistakable sound of live music floating across the Memorial Union Terrace: a sure sign that summer by the lake has returned to the Terrace with a months-long festival of entertainment and seasonal, delicious dining options.  This season, the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Music Committee is making your summer soundtrack even more unforgettable with a lineup of themed music weekends, each one a mini music festival. ...

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Updates from the Wisconsin Hoofers
May16

Updates from the Wisconsin Hoofers

Provided by Vice President of Information Systems AJ Beery Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club   In March, we headed out to Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Ore., to compete in the U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard National Championships and came home with the Men’s Snowboarding National Title. It was an incredibly rewarding moment, the result of four years of hard work and dedication. It all started back in 2022 when Michael Zeimentz and...

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Terrace Time Tastes: Staff Picks
May13

Terrace Time Tastes: Staff Picks

The sunburst chairs are back at the Memorial Union Terrace, and Terrace time deliciousness is calling your name.  We asked the people who know Memorial Union dining best, our very own Wisconsin Union team, what menu items they’re craving most when they sit lakeside at the Terrace or when they want to bring a taste of the Terrace home with them. From snackable bites to frozen delights, these picks come straight from the people who...

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