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...
Make a Difference – Day of the Badger, 2023
Day of the Badger is a 1,848-minute-long celebration of all that it means to be a Badger – whether you’re an alumnus, Wisconsin Union member, friend, student or faculty member. Over the course of the celebration, which runs March 28-29, Badgers can donate to a cause of their choice. This year, the Wisconsin Union is raising money for the amazing people that make our programming possible: Wisconsin Union student leaders. Are you a fan...
From Student Employees to Full-Time Staff: Team Members Grow with the Union
You know that feeling: it’s the end of an awesome day spent at the Terrace. You’ve enjoyed hours of delicious food from the Brat Stand, soaked up the sound of a great band from the UW Credit Union Terrace Stage and watched a beautiful sunset from the seat of a sunburst Terrace chair. But now it’s time to head home, and all you want is to stay longer and keep the fun going. It’s funny, but the same thing happens when you work...
Spend Spring Break the Wisconsin Union Way, Wherever You Are
The frigid temperatures and mountains of snow that characterize Wisconsin winters can feel neverending, but we promise that the sunny light is at the end of the tunnel—that’s right, spring break is almost here! Whether you’re planning to spend spring break in Madison, on a beach somewhere warm, or anywhere in between, the Wisconsin Union can help you usher in the new season. Read on for suggestions on how to make the most of your...