Souper Bowl Brings Super Artists Together to Make a Difference
A chance to make a difference and bring home a one-of-a-kind art piece comes to Madison, Wis., March 26 at a food and entertainment charity event called Souper Bowl XXVI. At the Bowl, visitors can support the building of affordable housing in Dane County in many ways, including purchasing bowls of soup and the bowls in which the soup is served. Many of the bowls at the event will have had their starts at the Wisconsin Union’s...
Free January 2022 Wallpapers – Building the Best New Year
We are ready to bid adieu to 2021 and to welcome in a new year. We are building a lineup of events, classes and activities to help you have an unforgettable 2022. Yes, 2022. We can hardly believe it ourselves. 2022 will bring with it more theater events, art classes, free film showings, the return of an in-person Winter Carnival, free music performances, and so much more. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Memorial Union,...
Mark Your Calendars: Winter Carnival is Almost Here!
Fast forward to a cold and blustery day two months from now. It’s February, which means the holiday season has come to a close, and the winter blues have started to settle in. Never fear! We, at the Wisconsin Union, have just the thing to raise your spirits and get you excited for all your favorite cold weather activities: that’s right, Winter Carnival is back and better than ever! Winter Carnival will take place Feb. 7-12 at Memorial...
Hoof On: Learn how to get more involved with the Wisconsin Hoofers
The Hoofers hallway at Memorial Union. Oh how time flies when you’re having fun! This year, 2021, the Wisconsin Hoofers are celebrating 90 years of adventure, fun and exploration. Now is the perfect time to learn more about what Hoofers has to offer, how you can join, and what makes being a Hoofer so great. The Wisconsin Hoofers consists of six clubs, the Mountaineering Club, the Outing Club, the Riding Club, the...
Behind the Scenes at the Union: Dave Elsmo
Outdoor UW Director Dave Elsmo Wisconsin native Dave Elsmo lives and breathes the outdoors. He discovered his love for sailing at the age of six, a passion that led him to become a sailing instructor and a member of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (UMN) Sailing Team. Ten years ago, he joined Outdoor UW at the Wisconsin Union as the head of sailing instruction and head sailing coach, two positions he held for seven years. A...
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...