Staff Spotlight: Sean Michael Dargan
Ready to learn about the man who is both behind the scenes and on stage? Meet Sean Michael Dargan, an avid musician and current Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Music and Games Committee Advisor. Picture of Sean Michael Dargan. Sean Michael Dargan has been a musician all his life, beginning when he was four and picked up the bagpipes for the first time. His passion for music has only increased throughout his life, leading...
Making Memories of a Lifetime Possible Through Union Membership
During a typical year, student leaders from the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD), the Union’s student programming board, create more than 1,000 free and low-cost events for Wisconsin Union members and guests to enjoy. The students in the 11 committees and six clubs that make up WUD work hard to plan, promote and execute a diverse event lineup throughout the year, ranging from game nights to free film screenings to live music...
10 Things to Do When Your Family Comes to Town
With spring in the air, the Memorial Union Terrace open once again and graduation right around the corner, there’s no better time than now to visit Madison, Wis. As a Madison native, I can say with complete certainty that you will never run out of fun things to do during a Madison spring. Even after living here for 21 years, I’m still finding new gems that the city has to offer. I’ve compiled a list of 10 of my favorite things to do...
Calling all Badgers…Terrace Season is Finally Here!
The first day of spring is officially behind us, and do you know what that means, my fellow Badgers? It means the Terrace season is finally here. The season of outdoor laughs, tasty grilled food, and sunset dates. On April 13, the Wisconsin Union Terrace opened up for the 2022 season. With a plethora of events planned, ranging from open mic nights to outdoor movie screenings to band performances, this Terrace season is...
Working at the Wisconsin Union: Real-World Experiences for Students’ Next Big Steps
Real-world experiences for students’ next big career step start at our buildings Memorial Union and Union South as well as our Wisconsin Union-run markets and cafes at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. We’re hiring for many positions. At the Wisconsin Union, many things make our employees’ experience different from other student jobs, including taking intentional time to nurture their professional skills, putting them first and...
Outdoor Adventure Tips and Ways to Prepare for Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor explorers and explorers-to-be, adventure awaits you in Wisconsin’s outdoors, and our team at Outdoor UW wants to help you build the skills for your next excursion. Photo by Andy Manis Outdoor UW offers courses through the Outdoor Explorer Series for outdoor enthusiasts and soon-to-be enthusiasts at every level of their adventuring. In this story, we’re sharing some outdoor tips as you consider your next venture into nature as...