New Crane Installed on Union Lakefront
By Dave Elsmo In March, the Tong Family Marina project finished the installation of a 55-foot-tall, 5-ton crane, which will serve as a critical piece of infrastructure to the new lakefront. This marks the culmination of a four-year design and construction process led by the Wisconsin Hoofer Sailing Club and Wisconsin Union leadership. The Sailing Club knew early in the project that it would need to replace its aging crane to update...
5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know about ‘the People’s Diva’ Renée Fleming
Known as America’s favorite soprano, Renée Fleming brings seemingly effortless elegance and stage presence as she spans octaves and captivates audiences around the world. The chance to witness the four-time Grammy winner’s talent in-person will come to the Wisconsin Union Theater’s Shannon Hall in Memorial Union on Oct. 24 as part of the Theater’s Concert Series. While Renée’s list of accomplishments, from performing at a...
Four Ways you Can Help Support Student Leadership and Experiences for a Lifetime
Despite all the changes of the past weeks, we are still here for you, creating events and activities and providing some services, such as pick-up dining options and Wiscard office hours. We treasure the opportunity to still serve you, create (online) experiences for a lifetime and provide student leaders with unmatched professional development opportunities. We wish we could gather with you in-person, but, as you may know, our...
Mental Health Awareness Month Wallpapers and GIFs
Beautiful and peaceful: these words came to mind when a Wisconsin Union artist shared this month’s wallpapers and GIFs that she created in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month. This month and always, give yourself permission to self-care. So get lost in the music that moves you. Try that smoothie recipe you’ve been meaning to make. Hug your canine and feline members. Read a book that you want to read, not one...
Best Wishes from the Wisconsin Union
All of us at Wisconsin Union miss having you at Memorial Union and Union South. It’s just not the same without you, without your vitality, your presence, and your enthusiasm. You really make the Union what it is for the campus, community and visitors, and your absence is surely felt each and every day. But we know we’re all where we’re supposed to be. We know we’re doing what we need to be doing. And that’s a good thing. But we...
Video Conference in Wisconsin Union Style
Until we can gather at Memorial Union again, we hope you enjoy these background images to bring the sights of your campus living room to your video conferences. They make picturing yourself enjoying the Memorial Union Terrace and Lake Mendota a whole lot easier. Below are instructions and images to help you add some Wisconsin Union style to your Webex and Zoom backgrounds. Click on each image below to download your backgrounds. How...