On Stands Now: Wisconsin Union Directorate Publications Committee Releases Spring 2023 Magazines
Whether you are a music fan, travel enthusiast, foodie or arts lover, the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Publications Committee (PubCom) has a magazine for you! The committee’s four student-run publications – EMMIE, Souvenirs, The Dish, and Illumination – come out each semester with a new crop of exciting stories that take readers to new countries, behind-the-scenes with artists, into the hearts of poets and into Madison’s...
Bloom Where You’re Planted: Students Recognized at 2023 Bucky’s Award Ceremony
Each spring, we are honored to recognize the hard work and dedication of Badgers at the annual Bucky’s Award Ceremony through the Center for Leadership & Involvement’s (CfLI) Student Leadership Program. The event provides a space to celebrate and applaud the valuable contributions University of Wisconsin–Madison students are making to improve campus and beyond. This year, we were able to spotlight the incredible work of 18...
Celebrating Our Graduating Wisconsin Union Interns
Spring brings the return of wonderful things to the Wisconsin Union – brightly colored Terrace chairs, sunny weather and live outdoor music. But, behind the scenes, it also means it’s time to say farewell to our wonderful graduating student interns as they embark on their next journey (and come back to visit us later!). As hard as it is to see them go, we are so excited for their next adventures. Join us as we celebrate two of our...
What A Difference A Day of the Badger Makes
The University of Wisconsin-Madison recently celebrated the resounding success of its annual fundraising campaign, Day of the Badger. This year’s campaign, which took place on March 28-29, raised nearly $1.7 million from 6,402 donations in just 1848 minutes. (Why 1848 minutes? Because that’s the year UW-Madison was established!) One of the primary beneficiaries of this year’s Day of the Badger campaign was the...
Five Ways to Take Advantage of the Terrace This Summer
Time flies when you’re having fun, and we’ve certainly been having a blast at the Wisconsin Union since the colorful sunburst Terrace chairs went into their annual hibernation in October 2022. We’ve snapped photos with Lady Liberty during Winter Carnival, harnessed our creativity at Wheelhouse Studios, watched jaw-dropping Wisconsin Union Theater performances and more, and suddenly it’s Terrace season again! The Terrace chairs made...
The Most Iconic Summer Job in Madison
Do you remember your first summer job? Do you still tell stories about memories you made and life lessons you learned? Now is the time to encourage the students in your life to start applying for summer jobs – and there’s no better place to work than the Memorial Union Terrace! The sounds of Lake Mendota, the smell of the grill and a sea of colorful Terrace chairs is one of the most quintessential summer experiences in...