Behind the Scenes at the Union: Heather Good
For some people, finding a calling in life can provide hard. But, for Heather Good, she knew by the age of nine, after being in a local production of “The Nutcracker”, that she had a love for the performing arts and that she would someday work in the field. She didn’t know where or how, but she knew she had to continue to spread the joy theater brings. Today, Heather serves as the assistant director of administration, outreach and...
The Wisconsin Union Directorate: A Place to Make an Impact
From making pasta to creating beautiful magazines, the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) and Wisconsin Hoofers have something for everyone. And you can be a part of it! All 10 student-led committees and six incredible student-led clubs are looking for talented, driven students who are passionate about creating programming and making a difference. In this article, we give you a look into three of these clubs and committees. WUD...
Welcome from Wisconsin Union President Mills Botham
It’s that time of year again; back to school. And while many of you, like me, are wishing you could have just one more week of summer, there’s a great deal to look forward to during the academic year. Coming back to campus means coming back to the Wisconsin Union. With leadership opportunities and 2,300 student-led, mostly free events, we, at the Union, couldn’t be more excited that you’re here at the University of Wisconsin-Madison....
Student Leadership at Wheelhouse Studios
Throw on your art smock because we’re heading down to Wheelhouse Studios to meet the fantastic students who make it all possible. Wheelhouse Studios, located on the lower level at Memorial Union, is an art studio that is open to all but free for students and discounted for lifetime and annual Wisconsin Union members. Wheelhouse offers open studio time, special art events, a ceramics studio and even classes. From drawing and painting...
A Place to Celebrate: Everyone’s Favorite Madison Destination
It is with great anticipation that University of Wisconsin-Madison students, Madisonians, and Wisconsinites await the arrival of Terrace season each year. The beautiful sunsets, fabulous food and almost daily entertainment found on the Terrace are staples of a Madison summer. The 2016 and 2017 Terrace seasons included everyone’s favorite Terrace traditions along with many new services and activities. For example, new to the Terrace...
Daily Scoop: Then and Now
Friends who eat Babcock Ice Cream together, stay together. At least that’s the experience of the women whose picture hangs on the wall at Memorial Union’s Daily Scoop. Meet Mary and Margaret. Both are University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates who love Babcock Ice Cream, as indicated by a 1981 photograph which shows the two women on the steps at the Terrace, eating the delicious treat. Margaret Armstrong Schueller (right) knows exactly...