New, Limited-Edition Mini Terrace Chair Takes on the World
What do the Wisconsin Union and the Earth have in common? Gorgeous colors and natural beauty. A beautiful, colorful day on the Memorial Union Terrace When you visit the Union, you’re lucky enough to have a front row seat to many of Earth’s most beautiful natural creations. For example, when you visit the Memorial Union Terrace in summer, you can sit in our vibrant orange, green and yellow sunburst chairs and watch mesmerizing sunsets...
Did You Know? Wisconsin Union Markets and Cafés History
Story by Verne Scholl and Shauna Breneman You may be familiar with the fact that we, at the Wisconsin Union, offer many options for deliciousness at Memorial Union and Union South. But did you know that we also run many markets and cafes across campus, which are open to all? Our first deli opened before 1988 in the Medical Sciences Center. We named it the I.C.U., because of its location in the former University Hospital. We designed...
Marking 20 Years with Director Mark Guthier
Twenty years ago, we welcomed Mark Guthier to the Wisconsin Union team as our third director in our organization’s more than 110-year history. Mark Guthier speaking at the kick off the start of the Tong Family Marina project on Sept. 15, 2018 – photo by Sam Molinaro Mark has led us through many milestones, beginning with the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin Union and continuing with the rebuilding of our south campus...
Free December 2021 Wallpapers – Gathering Season
Our graphic designers created exquisite wallpapers in celebration of December 2021. It has subtle references to our favorite summertime chairs, while bringing in images of Earth’s incredible flora. As we watch nature transition us into winter and paint our state in white snow and decorate our homes with icicles, we also move into a season of gathering. This season brings people who care about each other together across the miles...
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...