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...
Snowshoeing Tips
The winter season is too long to not get out and enjoy it, when you can! Outdoor UW is ready to help with rentable snowshoes. Head down to the Outdoor UW desk on the lower level of Memorial Union to rent your shoes, and start your adventure. Here are some tips to help you get started: Wear Warm Snow Boots One item you will not want to forget is a warm, waterproof and tall pair of snow boots. Snowshoeing is different from cross-country...
Wisconsin Union Holiday Gift Guide (The Staff Picks Version)
‘Tis the season of peppermint everything and sheer panic as we scroll for hours wondering what to give people for the holidays. You know the people we’re talking about: the people with everything, the people who say they will love anything you get, the work supervisors…While we can’t get you out of the staff holiday dinner or awkward conversations with your relatives at the family gathering, we CAN help with some gift picks from our...
Behind the Scenes at the Union: Jenny Lee, Wisconsin Union Human Resources
If you’ve ever wondered what working at the Wisconsin Union is like or are considering employment with us, some of the first team members you will interact with will be from our human resources department. This team is made up of 12 full-time staff who manage the Union’s application site and handle other responsibilities, including recruitment, onboarding and training. One of the many team members you may have the pleasure of meeting...