Home Away From Home for the Holidays
Being away at college can disrupt treasured holiday traditions, especially during this pandemic. My parents and little sister live in Madison, but most of my family resides in New York. My grandfather isn’t comfortable traveling right now, so sharing the holidays with him and my extended family won’t happen this year. Sadly, the same is true for many UW-Madison students whose families aren’t nearby. The Wisconsin Union provides so...
Time to Shine: Kendra Ramthun’s Role in the Wisconsin Theater
“Break a leg” “Toi Toi Toi” “Encore” “Brava” My fellow readers, it is time to brush up on your theater lingo because in-person events are officially back at the Wisconsin Union Theater for the 2021-22 season! People are buying their tickets, finding their seats, and getting ready to once again bask in the glory of live shows. For some this is a return to normalcy, and for others, like Kendra Ramthun, the return to in-person...
Get Creative with Wisconsin Union Holiday Kits
Are you stuck, wondering what to get a loved one for Christmas? Is your office doing a gift exchange and you’ve run out of gift ideas for your coworkers? Or maybe you’re tired of the busy malls and long lines and want to find an easy way to give quality gifts this year? Never fear, the Wisconsin Union is here! Image of the four Holiday DIY Kits available for purchase. This holiday season the Wisconsin Union is...
Give the Gift of the Wisconsin Union This Holiday Season
Searching for meaningful, memorable gifts for your family and friends can sometimes feel like an impossible feat. Shopping online always seems to lead to steep shipping fees, but waiting for the perfect gift to jump out at you while shopping in-store often leads to disappointment or stress. That’s where we, at the Wisconsin Union, want to come to the rescue! Gone are the days of worrying about the lack of personalized gifts, because...
Update Your Winter Wardrobe at the Largest Ski Swap in the Midwest
A woman and children browse the ski boots during the 2016 Hoofer’s Ski and Snowboard Resale. (photo credit Owen Desai) The thought of trying out a new winter sport can be daunting with the amount of equipment required. That’s why we have the largest ski and snowboard swap in the Midwest right here at Union South, making it as easy as possible for you to get involved in the outdoors at a low cost. The Hoofer Ski and Snowboard...
Behind the Curtain
People love the theater because it affords us the ability to step outside our comfort zones, share our stories and those of our communities, and shift the emotions, minds, and attention of a roomful of people. The theater also gives a voice for people to share their stories and educate others. Isabel Zuckerberg My name is Isabel Zuckerberg, and I love the theater. I am a proud Guatemalan woman. I’ve been welcomed with open arms in...