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Events That Will Have You Falling for Fall Vibes 🍂
Oct18

Events That Will Have You Falling for Fall Vibes 🍂

It’s officially the season when we exchange our flip-flops for boots, and pumpkin spice becomes a food group ☕. So bundle up, and gear up for fall fun at Wisconsin Union events! Gather your crew to enjoy it all, or find your crew at experiences for a lifetime. Free Pumpkin Carving, Oct. 23 Carve a pumpkin outside of Union South! Hosted by the Wisconsin Union Directorate Global Connections Committee. Open to all students, staff,...

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Save the Date to Flock Together to Make a Difference: Fill the Hill, Oct. 24-25
Oct17

Save the Date to Flock Together to Make a Difference: Fill the Hill, Oct. 24-25

Once upon a time, some clever students filled an iconic University of Wisconsin–Madison location, Bascom Hill, with plastic, pink flamingos to welcome students to campus. In homage to the sassy scholars, once a year, Badgers and Badgers-at-heart around the world fill Bascom Hill with pink flamingos again; but with a twist the tradition’s inventors never predicted. Starting at 5 p.m. on Oct. 24 through 5. p.m. on Oct....

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Wisconsin Union Theater presents cinematic shadow puppet and music company’s reimagining of ‘Frankenstein’ 
Oct16

Wisconsin Union Theater presents cinematic shadow puppet and music company’s reimagining of ‘Frankenstein’ 

The worlds of film, music, shadow puppetry and theater combine in Manual Cinema’s performance of “Frankenstein” on Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Shannon Hall at Memorial Union, as part of the Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT) 2024-2025 season.  The Manual Cinema production combines Mary Shelley’s novel “Frankenstein” with biographical elements from Shelley’s life. The Emmy Award-winning team’s reimagining retains the original novel’s...

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Check Out the Wisconsin Union’s Coolest Campus CafĂ©s
Sep27

Check Out the Wisconsin Union’s Coolest Campus CafĂ©s

The University of Wisconsin–Madison can feel overwhelming at times due to the sizable campus and large student population. As a first-year student, I often felt lost among all the confusing buildings, longing for a space to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee in between class.  Luckily, I stumbled across the Robin’s Nest in the School of Human Ecology and found a small space of comfort amongst my hectic schedule. The Robin’s Nest was...

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Chilling with the Wisconsin Union
Jul08

Chilling with the Wisconsin Union

We know the Terrace during the summer can be overwhelming. With the countless activities, events and visitors, on the surface, it seems like there is never a slow moment. However, we promise there are quiet, relaxing times to enjoy our spaces. We looked into traffic information and upcoming events to help you plan your next visit accordingly. Check out what we found below!  Early Morning Yoga Whether you’re comfortable on land or in...

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Empowering Communities Through Art
Jun06

Empowering Communities Through Art

(Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison) Open arts studio Wheelhouse Studios may be physically located in Memorial Union, but, through an impressive range of community and campus partnerships, the team is spreading its art-making well beyond Wheelhouse studio walls. From partnerships with local high schools to well-being events with University Health Services (UHS), the Wheelhouse team is using the power of art to strive to improve lives....

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